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Fall 2019 is “Like a Stuck Record”
Published November 9, 2019
For both farmers and ranchers it has been a battle this year. Shayne Isane of Badger, Minnesota says the challenges started at wheat harvest and haven’t stopped. "Managing both the crops and cattle is like a stuck record. We struggled…Lower Test Weight Corn Being Noted Near Ord, NE
Published November 8, 2019
On Friday, U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated President J.C. Schemper was in Ord, Nebraska picking corn. "There's still drowned-out spots. The wet spring impacted the corn with lower test weights. We could have more delays soon." Schemper has a couple of…Cramer Discusses Trade Issues with President Trump
Published November 8, 2019
President Donald Trump and North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer discussed the U.S. and China trade talks via phone on Thursday night. "President Trump never overplays his hand with China; neither does China." Cramer sees cautious optimism for a trade deal.…ND Corn Farmers Want Harvest Flexibility from USDA
Published November 8, 2019
The majority of corn is standing in North Dakota. North Dakota Corn Growers Association President Randy Melvin, who farms at Buffalo, says the weather will determine how much more can be harvested. "One of my concerns talking to producers is…A Ho-Hum USDA Report
Published November 8, 2019
The big story in the November Supply and Demand report is that USDA didn’t make any big changes. "Everyone wants big stuff in reports. Sometimes you get that and other times you don't," explains S & W Trading President Andy…Lower Ending Stocks Noted for U.S. Corn and Soybeans
Published November 8, 2019
USDA lowered 2019-20 global ending stocks for corn and soybeans, but raised global wheat ending stocks. Global corn production is forecast to be down 1.8 million tonnes to 1.39 billion tonnes. USDA lowered global soybean ending stocks by 600,000 tonnes…Lots of Changes for Corn in November USDA Report
Published November 8, 2019
There were lots of changes for corn in the November USDA Supply and Demand report. USDA lowered corn production estimates to 13.66 billion bushels. Last month’s estimate was 13.77 billion bushels. Corn yield is forecast at 167 bushels/acre, lower than…USDA Lowers Wheat Supplies in November Report
Published November 8, 2019
USDA lowered wheat supplies, reduced domestic use and lowered ending stocks in the November Supply and Demand report. USDA reduced wheat supplies 42 million bushels on updated production estimates in North Dakota and Montana, where a significant amount of acreage…Harvey, ND Farmers Dealing with Yield Losses and a Wet Crop
Published November 8, 2019
The soybean and dry edible bean harvest is the focus right now for Harvey, North Dakota farmers. The Arthur Companies agronomy manager Travis Larson says yields are acceptable, but some of the bean crop is getting left in the field.…