Harvests ease maize prices; beans remain costly. North stays wet, south begins second rains. Farmers urged to plant quickly, store safely, and vaccinate livestock.
North/east see heavy rains; central/south await onset. Maize steady, beans high. Farmers urged to weed, store safely, and prepare for second-season planting.
Above-average rains aid crops in north/east; dry spells linger in southwest/central. Prices high; farmers urged to plant, harvest, and protect from pests.