Crops Articles
USDA Lowers U.S. Corn Acres and Yield in Latest Report
Published June 11, 2019
USDA reduced U.S. corn acreage by three million acres and lowered corn yield to 166 bushels/acre in its latest report. Commodity Risk Management Group market analyst Mike North explains the significance of the corn yield and acreage shift. "This confirms…South Koreans Tour ND Soybean Crop and Supply Chain
Published June 11, 2019
When South Korea buyers purchase soybean meal for livestock feed, they want quality. U.S. soybeans offer that quality via good amino acid content. U.S. Soybean Export Council Country Director in South Korea Hyung Suk Lee said expanding U.S. soybean meal…Crop Emergence is Slow Going
Published June 11, 2019
Crary Industries territory sales manager Jason Harland covers Iowa and Missouri. Harland says crop emergence is well behind the norm. There hasn’t been much opportunity for weed control. "It's hit and miss everywhere in the state and that window is…SD Farmers Still Working Hard to Get a Crop In
Published June 10, 2019
South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the northern part of South Dakota had drier conditions in the last week. The corn is variable. "Corn is finally emerging from the fields that were planted weeks ago. Now,…MN Farmers Consider Peru and Colombia Markets
Published June 10, 2019
Fourteen Minnesota farmers and ranchers are back in the U.S. following a trade trip to Colombia and Peru the first week of June. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen led the delegation. He says there is potential for many Minnesota commodities,…Small Grains Look Good
Published June 10, 2019
Few problems are being reported in Minnesota’s small grains crop. According to the small grains and pest survey, aster leafhoppers and grasshoppers have been seen in west-central Minnesota and the southern Red River Valley. The first wheat stem sawfly adults…Soybeans Off to a Fast Start
Published June 7, 2019
According to FMC Retail Market Manager Sam Lockhart, the soybeans are taking off very quickly in the Red River Valley. "The soil temperatures have been really warm, especially with the recent 90 degree days," said Lockhart. "I'm watching growers plant…NDSU Extension to Host Cover Crop Cafe Talks
Published June 7, 2019
With difficult planting conditions this spring, NDSU Extension is hosting a series of Café Talks on cover crops in prevented planting situations. Farmers can ask Extension specialists about cover crop options based on rotation, soil type, fertility and more. The…Dry Bean Scene
Published June 7, 2019
Warm and dry weather is allowing farmers to get the dry edible bean crop in the ground. Kelley Bean Company general manager in Minnesota and North Dakota John Bartsch says a few acres have been switched from soybeans to dry…