1.   And it is understandable when taxpayers, who have their dues deducted before they receive their wage or salary, see themselves contributing towards keeping farmers on the land.

2.   At issue is how to justify payments that keep farmers in business.

3.   But sweet corn has kept many farmers from bankruptcy and rescued an otherwise foundering agricultural economy.

4.   Corn and soybean futures were mixed as rain was expected to keep farmers out of the fields and slow the supply to the market.

5.   Dry weather expected in the Midwest over the next several days also may keep farmers from marketing hogs.

6.   Early rains kept farmers from preparing fields for planting and lack of rain since late March left fields without the moisture needed for planting seed, Evans said.

7.   Heavy rain can keep farmers from moving equipment into fields.

8.   Heavy rains kept farmers from muddy corn fields this spring, delaying plantings and forcing the switch to soybeans, which can be planted later in the season.

9.   Heavy rains kept farmers from their fields this spring, as the ground grew too soft for heavy planting equipment.

10.   If the concept of herds for hire catches on, the extra business could help keep livestock farmers in business.