Articles tagged under: corn

ND Corn Still Two Weeks Behind on Average

Published July 12, 2019

NDSU Extension Cereal Agronomist Joel Ransom says the warmer weather is moving North Dakota corn along. "It's nice to see things starting to pick up pace," says Ransom. "The crop is filling the rows. Each day we can see additional…
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Market Analysts Keep Close Watch on Corn

Published July 12, 2019

Market analysts were closely watching the market close following Thursday’s USDA reports for a peek at the longer-term market sentiment. Now, all eyes are on the corn market. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn contemplates if the…
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Getting the Most Out of a Late Planted Crop

Published July 12, 2019

Crop conditions vary widely across South Dakota. Mycogen Seeds commercial agronomist Ryan Bell says the best conditions are in the northeast corner of the state. That compares to southeastern South Dakota, where some crops are just starting to emerge. "With…
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Increased Demand for ND Corn in Eastern Corn Belt

Published July 12, 2019

Carrying about 460,000 bushels of corn, 115 rail cars left the Pillsbury, North Dakota area last week enroute to the eastern Corn Belt. Fewer corn acres are causing a shortage for business use. The Arthur Companies General Manager Kevin Karel…
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Regional Basis Levels Mixed

Published July 10, 2019

Cash basis levels at the six grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network are mixed, a similar situation for at least two weeks reflecting a change to the September contract. Corn basis levels range from 37 to 90…
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SD Corn Could Use Some Heat

Published July 9, 2019

The corn that did get planted near Mitchell, South Dakota needs heat. Chet Edinger farms in the area and says stands are decent. "It all depends on the heat units. The corn that did get in is late and behind…
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SD Farmer Using a Mix of Cover Crops on Unplanted Acres

Published July 9, 2019

Near Wilmot, South Dakota, farmer and rancher Jason Frerichs was able to plant 85 to 90 percent of his crop. Southern Roberts County continues to get a couple inches of rain at a time. "All things considered, our crops look…
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Pioneer Agronomy Update at Herman, MN

Published July 9, 2019

While planting was a bit delayed for Herman, Minnesota farmers, a lot of crop was put into the ground in mid-May. "I didn't think we'd have any knee-high corn by July 4, but a lot of it chest high," says…
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