Articles tagged under: corn
USDA Releases Baseline Projections Through 2029
Published November 4, 2019
USDA released their long-term baseline projections for agricultural commodities through 2029. Notably, USDA is projecting next year’s corn planted acreage at 94.5 million acres and soybean acres at 84 million acres. This year’s corn yield is projected at 168.4 bushels…Pioneer Agronomy Update: Monitor Stalk Integrity
Published November 4, 2019
When prioritizing corn fields for harvest, farmers are monitoring moisture levels. Pioneer field agronomist Jesse Moch says stalk conditions are even more important. "You've got to know how the stalks are; that's the number one thing," says Moch. "As you…A Two-Edged Harvest Sword
Published November 2, 2019
The freezing temperatures are a two-edged harvest sword for East Grand Forks, Minnesota farmer Matthew Krueger. Temperatures were too chilly to lift sugarbeets, so he harvested soybeans instead. "Yields so far are probably about ten to 15 percent lower than…Harvest Price Options Set for Crop Insurance
Published November 1, 2019
Diversified Services Risk Management Analyst Rich Morrison says now that the harvest price option is set for crop insurance, farmers with revenue protection should visit with their crop insurance provider. "We ended up down one dime on corn and down…Soybean Harvest in SE North Dakota is Moving Along
Published October 31, 2019
A large percentage of the soybeans are out in southeastern North Dakota. Scott German, who farms at Oakes, North Dakota, says corn is another story. "It's going at a snail's pace. With this cold air, the grain dryers are pretty…Corn and Soybeans Being Harvested Near Peever, SD
Published October 29, 2019
In the Peever, South Dakota area, farmer Bob Metz is harvesting corn and soybeans. "We're going to try and finish the soybeans this week. The crops are better than expected, as wet as it's been. It's not as good as…NDSU Extension Hosting Fall Ag Challenges Webinars
Published October 28, 2019
North Dakota State University Extension is offering a new daily webinar series focused on navigating fall challenges. The series starts Tuesday, October 29 at noon and wraps up Monday, November 4. Topics included in the series include, unharvested wheat, forage…Corn Yields Not Bad at Harvest, Basis Still Strong
Published October 24, 2019
Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback says farmers are reporting respectable early harvest yields. "We're starting to get reports from farmers in many areas that got planted in early June. The corn yields are down about 10 to 15 bushels an…Farmers with Harvest Delays Should Contact Their Insurance Provider
Published October 24, 2019
Farmers with a Federal crop insurance policy can now request more time to harvest crops by filing a Notice of Loss with their Approved Insurance Provider. The end of the insurance period for spring-planted wheat and barley is October 31…