Articles tagged under: corn
Utterback: Watch for Seasonal Corn Rallies
Published May 13, 2020
USDA’s projection of a very large corn carryout will keep pressure on corn prices. Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback recommends farmers use seasonal rallies to catch up on corn sales. "I think there's more of a chance corn will try…Keeping a Close Eye on Ethanol Demand
Published May 13, 2020
Ethanol demand has been the biggest driver of the corn market. That's why the weekly report from the Energy Information Administration is being closely watched by traders. The latest report shows ethanol production for the week ending May 8 at…USDA Will Reconnect with ND Survey Respondents in May
Published May 13, 2020
In May, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service will be contacting North Dakota survey respondents who previously reported unharvested corn and soybeans. If the new data shows a need for changes, NASS will update January 10 estimates in the June…Crop Watch
Published May 12, 2020
Fieldwork varies across the Northern Plains. "In the western part of North Dakota, conditions look alright. Moving east and north, there are some wet pockets of ground that is taking awhile to get into," said Spencer Wagner, ag sales manager,…Ethanol Demand Surprises Trade
Published May 12, 2020
An increase in ethanol demand in the USDA May Supply and Demand report surprised traders. "The markets didn't see the bear get fed in the U.S. figures," said Mike Zuzolo, president, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting. "What really surprised me…Global Corn Production May Also Hit a Record
Published May 12, 2020
USDA expects record world 2020/21 corn production and use and larger ending stocks. Ending stock are expected to be 339.6 million metric tons. Global soybean production is forecast to be up 26.6 million tonnes to 362.8 million, with the Brazil…USDA Forecasts Record Corn Production
Published May 12, 2020
USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate projects U.S. new crop corn production at a record 16 billion bushels on a yield of 178.5 bushels per acre. Corn usage is expected to rise 245 million bushels to 6.6 billion bushels.…Planting Patience Can Go a Long Way
Published May 11, 2020
Right now, a little planting patience can go a long way. "Farmers are probably better off putting in corn and soybeans when the ground conditions are right," said Evan Twedt, technical agronomist, DEKALB Asgrow. "We tell people the earlier planting…May USDA Report Released Tomorrow
Published May 11, 2020
On Tuesday, the USDA will release the May Supply and Demand report. This is the first month the agency forecasts in the new crop marketing year. The USDA will also update old crop demand numbers. NDSU Extension Crops Economist and…