Articles tagged under: acreage
Spring Wheat Starts to Fight for 2022 Acres
Published October 21, 2021
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says next fall’s Minneapolis wheat prices are getting more attractive. "From what I've gathered from farmers, there's not that big of a difference in fertilizer costs for corn versus wheat. I…Make Acreage Decisions That Pay
Published October 15, 2021
When it comes to selecting the right acreage mix, Ever.Ag market analyst Mike North says it can be easy to lose sight of price. "We’re still staring at $12 soybeans, $5 corn and looking at $9.50 spring wheat and $7.50 winter…Grain Market Rally Provides Chance to Make Crop Sales
Published June 6, 2021
Summit Commodities market analyst Tim Marsh thinks U.S. corn acreage may turn out higher than the USDA forecasted. "I also think the USDA's corn yield at 179.5 bushels per acre is unrealistic given the lack of subsoil moisture in the…The Grain Market’s Attention Shifts to U.S. Acreage
Published March 1, 2021
As March begins and spring planting gets closer, Ever.Ag President Mike North says acreage discussions are top-of-mind. "We got the USDA's expectations at the Ag Outlook Forum. The combined corn and soybean acreage will be the highest on record if…Attention Shifts to USDA’s June Acreage Report
Published June 11, 2020
Northern Crops Marketing and Investments President Brad Paulson says traders are now turning their attention to the acreage report at the end of June. “We’ll see what USDA does with ethanol demand and the acreage will be a big deal,…More Hay Acreage Expected in 2020
Published March 31, 2020
U.S. producers intend to harvest 53.3 million acres of all hay in 2020, up two percent from 2019. States in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest are expecting increases in harvested acres for this year.Waiting for a Market Catalyst
Published March 11, 2019
Traders continue to carry a large short position in the grains, which could trigger a short covering rally. "We're looking for a catalyst, we have been for awhile. It could happen toward the end of the month, when we know…Sunflowers Show Potential Ahead of Planting Season
Published February 15, 2019
More than six weeks away from spring planting, National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says sunflowers are in a good position to pick up acres. "Producers are looking at many different options and there's consideration for the crop," explains…Acreage Shift Still Up in the Air for 2019
Published November 30, 2018
Farmers are still uncertain about their 2019 acreage mix. According to NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson, the timing of trade talks with China will impact the acreage shift. Given the late harvest, fertilizer availability may also impact decisions next…