Articles tagged under: corn
Concerns with Crop Maturity
Published September 4, 2019
With continued cool and wet weather across the Northern Plains, there is growing concern with the corn and soybean crops. In the Cooperstown, North Dakota area, Ag Advantage Consulting owner Jonathan Erickson says while the row crops have potential, they…Basis Bids Showing Harvest Pressure
Published September 4, 2019
Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network are beginning to show some harvest pressure as old crop months roll into the new crop futures months. Spring wheat basis range from 67 cents…The Market Needs Confirmation of Lower Crop Numbers
Published September 4, 2019
CHS Hedging market analyst Steve Wagner thinks weather is a bigger factor for the Northern Plains than the rest of the Corn Belt. "Nerves get jangled when the wheat harvest moves into September. As far as moisture, we're sitting very…Grain Elevators Prepare for a Challenging Crop
Published September 4, 2019
North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice-President Stu Letcher says when it comes time to harvest corn, quality could challenge grain elevators and available markets. "Crop uncertainty is the biggest concern." Even if the corn makes it across the finish…Time Needed for the Crop to Finish
Published August 30, 2019
The immaturity of the corn crop was a recurring theme during the Red River Farm Network crop tour. Most of the corn seen on the tour is in the dough-to-early dent stage. "There's a little concern about development and with…Excellent Quality, But Lower Wheat Yields at Minto, ND
Published August 29, 2019
In northeast North Dakota, Minto farmer Steven Schuster says wheat yields are down compared to the last couple of years. "The wheat quality was excellent, but we would've liked to see ten more bushels per acre. We're lucky because I…RRFN Crop Tour Visits Central North Dakota
Published August 29, 2019
In the Carrington, North Dakota area Swanson Seeds associate sales representative Doug Retzlaff says the soybeans have great potential. “The August rains were beneficial for the soybeans, but we'll see if the pod count adds up with the late rains.”…A Strong Corn Crop in Northern South Dakota
Published August 28, 2019
At Frederick, South Dakota, there is some nitrogen deficiency in fields. Yet, Frederick Seed owner Rich Achen says there could be fairly strong yields. “On a lot of these fields, we’re at early dent for the majority of the corn.…A Roller Coaster Ride Growing Season
Published August 28, 2019
The 2019 growing season is like a roller coaster, according to Ron Wegleitner in Claremont, South Dakota. The first big hill on that roller coaster was the late planting conditions. "We've had lots of rain, with drown out in areas.…