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Minimal Frost Damage
Published September 23, 2022
Most of the crop will not be affected by last week's cold temperatures. "There's still some pretty green beans out there, but I think for the most part on soybeans, we're looking okay," said Derek Pruitt, technical agronomist, Dekalb Asgrow.…Seasonal Basis Bids Continue
Published September 23, 2022
Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network are reflecting seasonal harvest bids. Spring wheat bids range from 50 to 98 cents under the December Minneapolis futures contract. Corn basis ranges from 30…Protect Your Margins
Published September 23, 2022
It can be difficult to pull the marketing trigger with the volatility seen in the grain markets. Advance Trading Commodity Research Analyst Brian Basting says farmers need to protect margins. "In the history of corn and soybean prices, we haven't…Average Yields for American Crystal
Published September 23, 2022
American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Joe Hastings says the pre-pile campaign has been going well. "Sugar content is coming up one percent per week. At pre-pile, we're hanging around the mid-15s for an average. It looks to be a…The Juggling Act of Sugarbeet Harvest
Published September 23, 2022
Pre-pile sugarbeet harvest continues at Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative. Vice President of Agriculture Mike Metzger says the juggling act continues. "Pre-harvest is always a challenge, because it's a constant juggling act of Mother Nature, factory slice and a voluntary grower delivery…Dry Beans Fill Out Nicely
Published September 23, 2022
M.R. Consulting owner Mark Ramsey says farmers in northeastern North Dakota are making good harvest progress. "Wheat yields are average, at best, which is what you can hope for when you're seeding in late May or early June. The quality…A Boost in Sugar Content Needed for Beets in Southern MN
Published September 23, 2022
Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative began pre-pile harvest on Monday. Vice President of Agriculture Todd Geselius says the beet crop is about as expected. "It's variable. Some areas have really nice sugarbeets. Other areas were planted later, it was really…Small Grain Harvest is a Wrap in Williston, ND
Published September 23, 2022
U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated President J.C. Schemper is back home harvesting in Nebraska after finishing up the small grain harvest in western North Dakota. "North Dakota had a great crop with 40 to 50 bushel durum. The durum had good…Dry Bean Scene
Published September 22, 2022
U.S. Dry Bean Council International Representative Jose Barrios talks about market access for dry beans in this week's Dry Bean Scene. The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by SRS Commodities, Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown Bean Company, and…