Articles tagged under: corn
Unchanged Harvest Basis Across Region
Published September 18, 2019
Basis bids at the six regional elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network remain mostly unchanged from two weeks ago for wheat. Ulen, Minnesota is the exception as they posted a feed wheat basis of $2 under the December…The Warmth is Welcome for Corn and Soybeans
Published September 18, 2019
Warmer temperatures will benefit the slow maturing corn across the region. Pioneer product agronomist Zach Fore says whether or not the corn will reach the finish line depends on the location. "There are some areas in North Dakota and Minnesota…Stronger Commodity Markets Expected Once Combines Run
Published September 18, 2019
S & W Trading market analyst Andy Shissler thinks farmers will see stronger commodity markets once the combines start to run. "In Iowa and Illinois, the corn will have a difficult time getting to black layer. We're going to have…Corn Maturity Still a Big Concern for Farmers
Published September 18, 2019
Warm temperatures will help boost corn maturity. NDSU Extension Cereals Agronomist Joel Ransom says the corn crop will gain some much-needed growing degree units. "These warm days are beneficial, but there aren't enough of them yet. I think our growing…A Long Way to Go with the ND Harvest
Published September 17, 2019
U.S. Custom Harvesters Inc. President J.C. Schemper is in Langdon, North Dakota harvesting crops. "We have five machines that sat all last week because of the rains. The wheat harvest is about half complete across the county and canola is…Corn Potential is Determined by the Frost Date
Published September 13, 2019
It’s been a challenging year for the Volga, South Dakota area. There is mud and water in fields, but Scott VanderWal says the corn that was planted has potential. "It all depends when we get our first frost," he says.…A Slow Maturing Crop Drags On
Published September 13, 2019
Driving from central Illinois to North Dakota, Gulke Group president Jerry Gulke says the early planted corn continues to be challenged. The late planted corn looks good, but walking in the fields, the ears are small. "It may not have…A Long Way to Go
Published September 11, 2019
The progress of the crop is the big focus at the Big Iron Farm Show. Valley City, North Dakota farmer Monte Peterson says corn and soybeans have a long way to go. "We've had a chilly and wet August into…Corn Starting to Dent Near Lake Benton, MN
Published September 9, 2019
The corn near Lake Benton, Minnesota is just starting to dent. That’s according to farmer Bob Worth. "The corn is 50 to 60 percent dented. We only planted corn on May 15," says Worth. "Corn in the area that's planted…