Crops Articles
Soybean Ending Stocks Down 170 Million Bushels From Last Month
Published October 9, 2020
The USDA soybean ending stocks are projected at 290 million bushels. That’s well below the average trade guess of 352 million. The drop reflects a smaller supply and higher exports. The U.S. corn carryout is 2.1 billion bushels, which was…Late-Planted Beans Hurt by Frost
Published October 9, 2020
Dairyland Seed Regional Agronomist Bruce Weller covers most of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Weller is seeing a mixed performance from the soybeans. "The folks that were able to get the crop in early and didn't get hit by…Farm Service Agency to Set WHIP+ Sign-Up Deadline
Published October 9, 2020
Later today, the USDA's Farm Service Agency is expected to make an announcement setting an end of the month deadline for the WHIP+ program. At this time, it’s unclear how this program deadline will be impacting the status of pending…Farmers Finishing Up Soybean Harvest Near Reynolds, ND
Published October 8, 2020
Valley United Co-op General Manager Paul Coppin expects soybean harvest to wrap up soon in the Reynolds, North Dakota area. "We're probably 80 to 90 percent done with soybeans here. We've had such a perfect fall here compared to previous…Dry Bean Scene
Published October 8, 2020
The dry edible bean harvest is wrapped up for Walhalla, North Dakota farmer Patrick Dunnigan. Get the details in the Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, BASF, Johnstown Bean Company and SRS Commodities.Evaluate Field Conditions Now
Published October 8, 2020
According to AgriGold regional team leader Pat Radermacher, corn moisture levels are coming down nicely. "We took out a plot near Elbow Lake, Minnesota and moisture levels ranged from 15-to-22 percent at that location." Radermacher encourages farmers to step back…Moving From Beans to Corn
Published October 8, 2020
The end of the soybean harvest season is in sight for farmers in the Grand Forks area. "The bean size is a little smaller than years past, but guys are pretty happy with getting bean harvest done by mid-October," said…MFU Minute
Published October 7, 2020
It's been an amazing harvest season for farmers in Minnesota. Get the details from Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish in the latest MFU Minute.Plan Weed Control Now for a Better 2021
Published October 7, 2020
Harvest time is an opportunity to scout fields for possible weed escapes. Corteva Market Development Specialist Jeff Moon believes that knowledge will be helpful next year. "You're going over every acre that you have. If you see some things that…