Articles tagged under: corn

Regional Basis Bids Unchanged

Published May 22, 2019

Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network were mostly unchanged from last week for spring wheat and soybeans. The only exception was a five-cent widening of the spring wheat basis in Minot…
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Market Motivation to Get Corn in the Ground

Published May 21, 2019

Planting delays in the Corn Belt likely means less overall corn production. That thought has allowed the corn market to rally, with new-crop prices increasing above $4. "If that market rally continues, the motivation to get some corn in the…
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What Do Farmers Need to Know About Prevent Plant?

Published May 17, 2019

As time goes on, and more rain falls, fewer acres may go in the ground. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Senior Insurance Specialist Kirsten Huschka says prevent plant is an option as farmers face final planting dates. "It's important to talk…
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Corn Growers Calling for Adequate Trade Assistance

Published May 16, 2019

The National Corn Growers Association, along with state organizations, is calling on the Trump Administration to provide adequate trade assistance. According to the NCGA, increasing tariffs on Chinese goods, coupled with retaliatory tariffs, bring continued uncertainty to corn markets."The payment…
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Prevent Plant is Becoming More of a Reality

Published May 15, 2019

Corn planting in Minnesota and South Dakota is lagging well behind last year’s pace and the USDA five-year average. Based at Britton, South Dakota, DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing says prevent plant is becoming more of a reality. "Planters are…
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Fertilizer Can Be Forgiving with Corn Planting

Published May 13, 2019

Fertilizer supplies may become tight as more and more tractor tires turn in the fields. NDSU Extension soil specialist Dave Franzen says so far supplies are okay. "However, there will be tremendous pressure on them this week. I wouldn't be…
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