Articles tagged under: corn
Seasonal Basis Bids Continue
Published September 23, 2022
Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network are reflecting seasonal harvest bids. Spring wheat bids range from 50 to 98 cents under the December Minneapolis futures contract. Corn basis ranges from 30…Corn Harvest Coming ‘Fast and Furious’
Published September 17, 2022
Golden Harvest Corn Portfolio Manager Andy Ackley is looking forward to seeing the early harvest results. "It seems like we'll have a nice, long fall and that's great for grain fill." Ackley is optimistic about the yield potential.From Small Grains to Silage
Published September 13, 2022
North of Bismarck, North Dakota, Clark Coleman is getting ready to chop silage. "About 10 days ago, we had a really nice rain shower that came through. It turned the corn green again," says Coleman. "Now, it's started to dry…A Closer Look at the Corn Yields and Ending Stocks
Published September 12, 2022
USDA is forecasting corn yields at 172.5 bushels per acre, in-line with trade expectations. Ever.Ag market analyst Jenny Wackershauser is interested in the U.S. corn ending stocks data from the September USDA report. "We're sitting at 1.2 billion on corn.…Corn Needs Growing Degree Days
Published September 9, 2022
The cooler start to summer got the crop off to a later start. NDSU Small Grains Agronomist Claire Keene says the corn needs a few more days of warm temperatures to finish out. "Certainly the hot temperatures have helped us…New Corn Traits to Consider
Published September 9, 2022
As farmers start to think about next season, DEKALB Brand Manager Jamie Horton says there are new products and traits to consider. "SmartStax Pro with RNAI technology is the first corn root worm control product with three modes of action…More Time Needed
Published September 7, 2022
The corn is getting close to black layer west of Hillsboro, North Dakota. Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner says more growing degree days are needed for the corn to finish up. "On a good, warm day in the upper 80s…Pro Farmer Tour: The SD Corn and Soybeans Aren’t Great
Published August 23, 2022
On its first day, the western leg of the Pro Farmer crop tour traveled from Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Grand Island Nebraska. Pro Farmer’s Chip Flory says the southeastern corner of South Dakota is terrible. "One year ago when…Good Rains for the Soybeans, Corn Needs More GDUs
Published August 23, 2022
Mid-August rains are good for the soybeans growing near Warren, Minnesota. North Star Ag Services owner Jacob Edgar says it should end up being a good crop. "The beans are putting on pods at the top, filling up. The majority…