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SD Corn Comments
Published June 3, 2019
Did you know South Dakota is home to 173 dairy farms? Hear more about how dairy is being celebrated throughout June in this week’s Corn Comments, a feature from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.Rural Perspectives: Episode 15
Published June 3, 2019
USDA has announced a new round of Market Facilitation Program payments. In episode 15 of Rural Perspectives, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Education Specialist says some details are still being sorted through. "What we know is because of the trade…SD Planting Pace “All Over the Board”
Published June 3, 2019
The next two weeks will be critical for the U.S. corn crop. In South Dakota, Doug Noem, who farms near Bryant, has about half of his corn in the ground. Noem is starting to plant soybeans. There are many unknowns…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published June 3, 2019
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi talks about prevent plant. Grisafi says a historically large number of PP corn acres is still a possibility. Listen to the…A Prevent Plant Decision is Tough
Published June 3, 2019
Grain traders continue to guess the number of prevented plant acres this year. INTL FCStone market analyst Mark Lucas says the decision to take prevented plant is a tough one. "It's not a good situation either way. I think ultimately…Planting is a Problem in South Central MN
Published June 2, 2019
Golden Harvest District Sales Manager Brian Langeland covers south central Minnesota. Langeland says planting progress along the I-90 corridor is the problem area. "We've had at least seven inches of rain. There are lots of farmers who have some corn…Fungicide Timing Critial for Scab
Published June 2, 2019
The timing for Fusarium head blight is still several weeks away, but planning ahead can ease some of the challenges. Berthold, North Dakota farmer Mark Birdsall says timing of the fungicide application is critical. "Everybody's working hard to try and…Northern Corn Rootworm Showing Resistance
Published June 2, 2019
Northern corn rootworm resistance is happening in the most common Bt traits in southeastern North Dakota. NDSU Extension entomologist Jan Knodel says resistant corn rootworm beetles were found at Sargent and Ransom Counties. Knodel says scouting and rotation are key…The Start of a Corn Market Rally
Published May 31, 2019
University of Illinois Agricultural Economist Todd Hubbs thinks we are just at the start of a market rally. Corn acreage will be down, the only question is how much. Hubbs expects yields to be down substantially. "Based on field trials,…