Crops Articles
Soy Crush Ramps Up
Published February 25, 2023
There's been a rush of investment into soy crush plants. In a soybean market webinar, CHS Vice President North America Grain Marketing Chris Pothen said soybean meal and oil demand is increasing. "We see a two-to-three percent growth globally on…An Early Dry Season For Brazil
Published February 24, 2023
At the CHS Hedging Virtual Grain Summit, DTN/Progressive Farmer Senior Ag Meteorologist John Baranick said South America continues to struggle with weather as they fall behind with second crop corn planting. “We’re actually forecasting increased temperatures and an earlier start…Soil Fertility Minute
Published February 24, 2023
On this week's Soil Fertility Minute, University of Minnesota Extension Nutrient Management Specialist Fabian Fernandez joins us to talk about timing of urea application. The Soil Fertility Minute is sponsored by the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council.Improving Fertilizer Efficiency
Published February 24, 2023
Soil health is an important step in improving fertilizer efficiency. Helena agronomist Steven McKechnie says a lot of biological products are being promoted for fertilizer efficiency. "Biologicals tend to have probelms with consistency but the industry is getting better as we…Little Frost in the Ground
Published February 23, 2023
A December snowstorm may get the credit for a more timely start to this year's planting season. According to North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison, there isn't much frost in the ground. The December storm was challenging, but…Traders Focused on Brazil Planting Progress
Published February 22, 2023
Traders continue to watch harvest and second crop corn planting progress in Brazil. Loewen and Associates market analyst Matt Hines says the pace continues to lag. "They're around 25-30 percent complete right now, but typically this time of year they're…Corn Matters
Published February 22, 2023
Applications for the Minnesota Department of Ag Soil Health Grant Program are due March 20. Hear more from Minnesota Corn Growers Association Past President Byran Biegler in the latest Corn Matters.MN Wheat Minute
Published February 22, 2023
The Cover Crop Cafe talks are starting up once again. Tune in to On-Farm Research Coordinator Melissa Carlson in the latest MN Wheat Minute to find out more.Get a Handle on Crop Insurance Options
Published February 22, 2023
Ihry Insurance agent Reed Ihry encourages farmers to get in touch with their county Farm Service Agency office and their crop insurance agent to get a handle on the best options for their operation. "We like to meet with our…