Crops Articles
Sunflowers Exceed Expectations
Published November 13, 2022
At Bremen, North Dakota, Donny Allmaras is pleased with the local sunflower crop. "The sunflowers actually turned out quite well, even in the drought areas," said Allaras. "In the good spots, they were well in excess of 3,000 pounds."Crop Turned Around From a Late Start
Published November 12, 2022
The 2022 season began with logistical challenges and weather delays. "One thing that we are upfront about is we had some soybean germination issues in the industry, not just Peterson Farms Seed, but around our region which was caused by…FMC Brings a New Foliar Disease Tool to Market
Published November 11, 2022
FMC is launching Adastrio fungicide on a limited commercial basis for the 2023 growing season. This foliar fungicide combines three modes of action and is the first fungicide using the newest molecule in the SDHI class, fluindapyr. Adastrio is labeled…Dry Bean Scene
Published November 10, 2022
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation has extended the Gateway Incentive Program to the Soy Transportation Coalition. Tune into the latest Dry Bean Scene to hear more from St. Lawrence Seway Management Corporation Director of Market Development Bruce Hodgson. The…An Uneventful Beet Campaign
Published November 9, 2022
SES Vanderhave Regional Sales Manager Nick Revier is thankful this season’s sugarbeet harvest was uneventful. "We needed it with how many challenges we had this spring," said Revier. "Typically, we look at that crop freezing off in September, but this…A Fortunate Fall
Published November 9, 2022
Asgrow Dekalb Technical Agronomist Derek Pruitt says farmers in his trade area had a very good harvest. "For as much as we preach the best practices to increase yields, like early planting, that didn't hold up this year; we were…China Steps Up Soybean Buying
Published November 9, 2022
China has been an active buyer of soybeans the past couple of days. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson suspects China is buying ahead of relaxing COVID restrictions. "They need to get some product. I think they're trying to…South America Holds the Keys
Published November 9, 2022
U.S. wheat ending stocks were down from last month, but corn and soybean supplies increased. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm says global ending stocks only had small changes. "Corn ending stocks pretty much came in right on…USDA Projects Wheat Ending Stocks at a 15 Year-Low
Published November 9, 2022
In the monthly USDA supply and demand report, USDA increased domestic wheat usage five million bushels to 1.09 billion bushels, raised feed usage by seven million bushels and left wheat exports unchanged at 775 million bushels. Ending stocks are forecast…