Crops Articles
More Split-Applications and Topdressing Anticipated
Published March 9, 2019
At this point, it looks like it will be a late spring. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jeff Moon, who is based at Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, says that will be an issue for fertilizer application. "A lot of fall work…USDA South American Production Estimates Mostly Unchanged
Published March 8, 2019
USDA reports Argentine corn production is at 46 million metric tons, unchanged from one month ago. This is also close to trade expectations. Soybean production is at 55 million metric tons, unchanged from one month ago and slightly below trade…Running Out of Enthusiasm
Published March 8, 2019
Local soybean growers are running out of enthusiasm on potential soybean sales to China. North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Nancy Johnson says they are waiting for proof of sales. In the meantime, the soybean industry isn't hearing many…Dry Bean Scene
Published March 8, 2019
North Dakota State University plant pathologist Julie Pasche is taking an integrated approach to dry bean disease management. Listen to more in this week’s Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.Retail Fertilizer Prices Soften
Published March 8, 2019
For the first time in several months, retail fertilizer prices are softening. DTN reporter Russ Quinn says half of the fertilizers were down slightly. "The last time we had multiple fertilizers lower was December 2018." While slightly lower than last…Planting Delays Could be a Spark for the Market
Published March 8, 2019
With the amount of snow piled up, farmers seem resigned to the fact that it will be a late spring. Bolt Marketing market analyst DuWayne Bosse says planting delays could become a market factor. "Usually, a late spring is an…Weekend Storms Expected
Published March 7, 2019
Two major late winter storms are expected to impact the central and eastern United States in the next week. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the first system will impact the Midwest causing new or prolonged flooding. "Some of the impacts…Evaluating ROI for Water Management Projects
Published March 7, 2019
Ellingson Water Management has developed a tool to evaluate the return-on-investment for tiling systems. Derek Ellingson, who covers the Red River Valley, explains this new option. "We have propriety software, considering past yields and rain data and coming back with…A Temporary Situation
Published March 6, 2019
BNSF Director of Marketing for Agricultural Products Greg Guthrie says the company views the weather-related freight delays as temporary. "We are pulling additional resources, locomotives and personnel from across the system to make sure we mitigate as best we can,…