Articles tagged under: corn
More Soybeans Than Corn Expected in Argentina
Published November 27, 2019
The new government in Argentina is raising export taxes on soybeans to 35 percent, but Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier still expects Argentina’s farmers to plant more soybeans than corn. "There was a lot of forward contracting to…Wet Corn and Propane Shortages Stop ND Harvest
Published November 25, 2019
North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says propane shortages and extremely wet corn are bringing harvest to a standstill. "The corn coming in has test weights ranging from the low-40s to the high end of 56…High Moisture, Poor Field Conditions for Corn Harvest
Published November 25, 2019
Corn harvest progress is slow in northeastern South Dakota, as moisture content remains high and field conditions are poor. Despite the challenges, Houghton, South Dakota farmer Troy Knecht says yields are surprising. "I'd say it's a little bit above average.…A Late Harvest Threatens Feed Supplies
Published November 25, 2019
Late harvest discussions filled the halls at the Minnesota Farm Bureau annual meeting this past weekend. Bejou, Minnesota farmer Mike Gunderson hasn’t started corn harvest yet and says there will be challenges getting feed for cattle. "I still have oat…Variable Corn Moisture Near Wimbledon, ND
Published November 21, 2019
The corn moisture is variable near Wimbledon, North Dakota. Farmer Mike Clemens says much of the corn is between 30 to 36 percent moisture. "Late maturity corn is well over 30 percent moisture. Other varieties seeded towards the end of…Regional Basis Bids Improve for Wheat and Soybeans
Published November 20, 2019
Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network improved for spring wheat, while the corn is mostly unchanged and the bean basis improved five to six cents since early in November. Corn basis…CONAB Raises Soybean Production Outlook
Published November 13, 2019
Brazil’s crop supply agency CONAB raised its soybean production outlook for the current 2019-20 growing season. CONAB expects both planted area and yields to increase. With about half of the expected soybean area yet to plant CONAB estimates Brazil’s soybean…Navigating a Tough Harvest and Prepping for 2020
Published November 9, 2019
The agriculture industry is exploring ways to help farmers navigate the tough harvest and plan ahead. University of Minnesota Extension Dean Bev Durgan says there’s work being done regarding tile drainage to help farmers to prepare to move water out…Fall 2019 is “Like a Stuck Record”
Published November 9, 2019
For both farmers and ranchers it has been a battle this year. Shayne Isane of Badger, Minnesota says the challenges started at wheat harvest and haven’t stopped. "Managing both the crops and cattle is like a stuck record. We struggled…