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Mentor, MN Farmer Welcomes Recent Rains
Published August 14, 2019
Mentor, Minnesota farmer John Swanson welcomed the recent rains. The area has been dry. "Our corn looks quite good. Wheat took a little hit because of the dry conditions in July after pollination," says Swanson. "The soybeans are looking better…Pioneer Launches Corn Yield Estimator Mobile App
Published August 14, 2019
Farmers are looking at what's coming down the pipeline from Pioneer in corn and soybean production. The latest is a new Corn Yield Estimator in the Pioneer Mobile app. Corteva Agriscience U.S. Digital Ag Lead Jeremy Groeteke says convenience is…Wheat Near Hallock, MN Has Good Quality
Published August 14, 2019
Light rain kept Sugden Harvesting owner Rick Sugden from combining spring wheat near Hallock, Minnesota earlier this week. "The spring wheat we've harvested so far is really nice quality and test weight. It's also got 13 to 14 percent protein."…What Happens After the Report Dust Settles?
Published August 14, 2019
As the dust settles from the August USDA reports, the grain trade is shifting their focus. According to AgResource Company President Dan Basse, weather is one story in the markets. The portions of the Midwest will need more rain to…Frustration Continues with EPA Granting Small Refinery Waivers
Published August 13, 2019
Frustration continues to build from ethanol supporters as the Environmental Protection Agency continues to grant small refinery waivers. The agency recently released 31 small refinery exemption waivers under the Renewable Fuel Standard. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says the…Rains Hit Midwest, But More Moisture Needed
Published August 13, 2019
Crop progress and the weather will continue to be the focus for the markets moving forward. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says in the last week, Illinois received some much-needed rains. "Not everyone was treated equally, but…Soybeans Could Be the Bullish Story in August Report
Published August 13, 2019
The Money Farm director Luke Swenson is surprised at the soybean yield estimate in Monday’s report from USDA. At an estimated 48.5 bushels/acre, Swenson says soybeans are the bullish story. "We shaved five million acres off of expected production. They…A Bearish USDA Report for the Corn
Published August 13, 2019
Monday’s USDA report was bearish for corn, causing the markets to hit trading limit lows. Gulke Group President Jerry Gulke says an estimated U.S. corn yield at 169 bushels/acre and production numbers are a surprise. "By reducing the acres and…Trade Disputes Tiring NW MN Farmers
Published August 13, 2019
Farmers are tired of the trade war. That’s one takeaway from a roundtable discussion between northwestern Minnesota farmers and Minnesota Senator Tina Smith Monday night. Crookston farmer Tim Dufault said he's tired of reading that farmers are okay with the…