Crops Articles
Wheat Volatility Expected Into 2023
Published November 27, 2022
U.S. Wheat Associates Vice Chairman Michael Peters is happy with the international demand for U.S. wheat. "Mexico, Philippines, Japan and Latin America really increased their imports of U.S. wheat. We have a pretty big footprint as far as our reach…A Win, Win and Win
Published November 27, 2022
The ethanol industry continues to fight for year-round 15 percent ethanol blends. "We saw the benefits of E-15 this summer with consumers saving up to a $1 (per gallon), but on average 16 cents a gallon across the country," said…River Improvement Noted
Published November 27, 2022
Basis levels on the river have had a dramatic uptick in the last few months. According to a USDA report, barge movements remain slow, but the New Orleans area grain terminals last week reported a 35 percent increase in barges…Beneficial Residuals
Published November 25, 2022
Crop input costs are up significantly this fall. FMC Regional Technical Manager Gail Stratman says that demands a fresh approach to weed control. "The cost of the post emergence herbicides, whether it is dicamba, glufosinate of glyphosate, has risen dramatically,…Dry Bean Scene
Published November 24, 2022
Tune into the latest Dry Bean Scene to hear more from U.S. Dry Bean Council Executive Director Rebecca Bratter on their harvest report webinar. The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by SRS Commodities, Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown…Endangered Species Impact Required
Published November 22, 2022
A federal appeals court has ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to consider the impact of a systemic insecticide known as cyantraniliprole. The ruling requires EPA to put protective measures in place by September of next year. This insecticide is used…Soil Fertility Minute
Published November 21, 2022
Dr. Lindsay Pease, who is with the Northwest Research and Outreach Center, is working on tile drainage research and its application in the Red River Valley. The Soil Fertility Minute is sponsored by Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council.Highly Variable
Published November 21, 2022
According to Pioneer field agronomist J.J. Jaehning, it was a highly variable year. "We went into spring with 150-to-250 percent of normal precip from mid-April to the middle of May which kept us out of the field. Guys were pleasantly…Corn Matters
Published November 20, 2022
The trade agreement between Mexico and Canada is under tension with Mexico's claim to halt import of GM corn. Hear more from MCGA President Richard Syverson in the latest Corn Matters.