Crops Articles
CoBank Agronomy Report Offers a Prosperous Outlook
Published March 16, 2021
Farmers not only have an upcoming opportunity to plant, but also a time to prosper. According to a new CoBank report, U.S. farmers are in a sound financial position heading into this spring. A cyclical turn in grain prices and…NorthStar Genetics Acquired by Rob-See-Co
Published March 16, 2021
Rob-See-Co has acquired the Minnesota-based seed company NorthStar Genetics. NorthStar Genetics brands will be sold through the 2021 growing season. In 2022, Rob-See-Co plans to solely sell Innotech brand soybeans, along with NorthStar and their own corn products. The company…Plan Now for Season-Long Weed Control
Published March 12, 2021
There will be more acres going into soybeans this year. Valent Product Development Manager John Pawlek says the supply chain has kept up with demand, but preparation is warranted. "I would personally recommend getting the product now. Having the product…ND Winter Show Didn’t Miss a Beat
Published March 12, 2021
The North Dakota Winter Show was one of the last in-person agricultural events in the state in 2020. One year later, the 84th year of the show is able to happen once again even despite setbacks associated with the coronavirus…Countervailing Duties Imposed on Phosphate Fertilizer Imports
Published March 12, 2021
The U.S. is imposing countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer imports from Russia and Morocco for the next five years. The International Trade Commission ruled these imports have negatively impacted the U.S. market. Mosaic sought the investigation, saying the foreign subsidies…Positive Farm Financials Heading into Spring
Published March 12, 2021
According to a new report from CoBank, farmers are in good financial shape heading into the spring planting season. Strong grain markets and sizable government support have resulted in an increase in net farm income. With prevented plant acres coming…Snow Events May Not Be Enough to Improve Dry Conditions
Published March 11, 2021
Drought conditions increased in the previous week across the Northern Plains, but the recent snow events aren't factored into the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says the dryness could improve, but this information will need…Cordonnier: CONAB Report Doesn’t Reflect Quality Problems
Published March 11, 2021
CONAB, Brazil’s crop supply agency, raised their latest soybean production estimate to more than 135 million tonnes. Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says the increase comes from an acreage increase. "They increased acreage 200,000 hectares. It's a big…CONAB Boosts Corn and Soybean Production in Latest Report
Published March 11, 2021
Brazil’s crop supply agency CONAB released their March production report on Thursday. CONAB raising planted soybean acreage by 200,000 hectares and increased soybean production from 133.8 million metric tons to 135.1 million tonnes. Soybean planted area was raised from 38.2…