Articles tagged under: corn
A Respectable Corn Crop in the Works
Published October 3, 2020
Soybean harvest is about 40 percent complete in the Frederick, South Dakota area. Frederick Seed owner Rich Achen says yields are variable, depending on planting conditions. "Some yield are average, while others are maybe more above average. Anything that was…Corn Drying Down Nicely in the Northern Plains
Published October 2, 2020
Dekalb Asgrow Technical Agronomist Derek Pruitt says the corn is drying down nicely in the Northern Plains. The agronomist reminds farmers to be aware of standability with reports of some of the early varieties already under 20 percent moisture. "Generally…Now is the Time to Lock In Profits
Published October 2, 2020
As prices go higher for corn and soybeans, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo advises farmers to lock in profits if you have them. "The profit per acre mindset has to be really at the top of your…New MN Corn Growers Association Leaders Focus on E15
Published October 2, 2020
Advancing E15 is one priority for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association’s new president and board chairman. President Tim Waibel raises corn, soybeans and hogs near Courtland, Minnesota. "The biggest goal is likely getting E15 implemented in this next year and…Ohio Farmer Takes Over As NCGA President
Published October 1, 2020
The new president of the National Corn Growers Association, John Linder, wants to help the U.S. corn and ethanol industries recover and grow from the COVID-19 pandemic. "It's tough. Ethanol plants are feeling a lot of pain and we're really…USDA Quarterly Grain Stocks Well Below Trade Expectations
Published September 30, 2020
Old crop corn carryout was at two billion bushels in Wednesday’s Quarterly Stocks Report. This is a 10 percent decline from one year ago. USDA raised demand by 2.67 million bushels and lowered harvested acres to 81.3 million. Old crop…The Silage Crop is Coming Off Fast
Published September 30, 2020
The sooner you can chop corn silage after a hard frost, the better. That’s according to NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center livestock specialist Karl Hoppe. Proper corn silage fermentation requires adequate moisture to reduce dry-matter loss and spoilage. "If it's…Regional Basis Bids Remain Mostly Unchanged
Published September 29, 2020
Basis bids at the six Northern Plains grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network remain unchanged for spring wheat for nearby delivery. Corn and soybean basis levels are also mostly unchanged from last week. Spring wheat basis for…Prioritize Corn Fields for Harvest
Published September 28, 2020
Dairyland Seed western region agronomist Brian Weller says the soybean yield reports vary. "The yields range from 20 bushels per acre in drought stricken fields to areas with good rains and fertility with 75 bushels per acre." Once soybean harvest…