Crops Articles
Use Caution with Spring Anhydrous Application
Published May 1, 2018
Farmers should use some caution when planting after a spring anhydrous application. University of Minnesota Extension Soil Scientist Dan Kaiser says it really depends on soil moisture. "If you look at the point of injection, there's a round shape between…Grains Close Higher, Livestock Close Mixed
Published May 1, 2018
Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Bryan Strommen says Tuesday was a decent day for the grains.Fieldwork Underway at Underwood, MN
Published April 30, 2018
Underwood, Minnesota farmer Lance Peterson started fieldwork last Friday and plans to start planting this week. Peterson says there are lots of irrigated potatoes raised in the area and potato growers are planting. Corn will be the first thing planted…Year-Round Use of E15 Will Take Time
Published April 30, 2018
President Trump wants up to a 15 percent ethanol blend to be sold year-round, but it will take at least one year to implement. “If we rush things along and don’t get sued, hopefully, we’ll be able to sell E15…SD Corn Comments
Published April 30, 2018
Farmers play a vital role in agricultural policy. Learn more in this week's Corn Comments, an update from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.SD Governor Signs Travel Order
Published April 30, 2018
With the delayed planting season, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard signed an executive order to allow over-width planting, fertilizer and ag chem equipment to travel during nighttime hours. Those vehicles must be equipped with flashing lights that are clearly visible…Diverse Coalition Supports Crop Insurance
Published April 30, 2018
A coalition of 65 agriculture groups submitted a letter to every member of Congress, seeking support for crop insurance. This coalition opposes any amendments that would limit participation in crop insurance, make insurance more expensive during the current economic downturn…Mixed Grains, Livestock at Close
Published April 30, 2018
AgResource Company market analyst Ben Buckner tells RRFN weather will continue to dictate market direction moving forward.Wheat Quality Council Gears Up for Kansas Tour
Published April 29, 2018
Starting Tuesday morning, the Wheat Quality Council’s Hard Red Winter Wheat Tour will trek across Kansas. Executive Vice President Dave Green says there is a lot of interest in this year’s wheat crop. "We have about 94 people on the…