Articles tagged under: corn
Watch GDUs with Late Planted Silage Corn
Published August 15, 2019
Much of the corn silage crop is behind schedule this year. The late crop, coupled with concerns of an early frost, could shorten the growing season. Mycogen Seeds Commercial Agronomist Jon Erickson says farmers should closely watch Growing Degree Units.…Adjusting to Challenging Supply Chain Logistics
Published August 14, 2019
Nearly one year ago, Northern Plains farmers were preparing for a reduction of exports out of the Pacific Northwest. NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson says one year of experience and domestic demand will help local farmers this year. "Two…Mentor, MN Farmer Welcomes Recent Rains
Published August 14, 2019
Mentor, Minnesota farmer John Swanson welcomed the recent rains. The area has been dry. "Our corn looks quite good. Wheat took a little hit because of the dry conditions in July after pollination," says Swanson. "The soybeans are looking better…Pioneer Launches Corn Yield Estimator Mobile App
Published August 14, 2019
Farmers are looking at what's coming down the pipeline from Pioneer in corn and soybean production. The latest is a new Corn Yield Estimator in the Pioneer Mobile app. Corteva Agriscience U.S. Digital Ag Lead Jeremy Groeteke says convenience is…Lower Corn, Soybean and Wheat Production Forecast for MN
Published August 13, 2019
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is projecting lower corn, soybean and wheat production for Minnesota this year. Minnesota corn production is forecast at 1.28 billion bushels, down six percent from last year. USDA NASS says corn yields are forecast at…A Bearish USDA Report for the Corn
Published August 13, 2019
Monday’s USDA report was bearish for corn, causing the markets to hit trading limit lows. Gulke Group President Jerry Gulke says an estimated U.S. corn yield at 169 bushels/acre and production numbers are a surprise. "By reducing the acres and…USDA Releases August Supply/Demand Numbers
Published August 13, 2019
With supplies rising and use falling, U.S. corn ending stocks for 2019/20 are up 171 million bushels to 2.1 billion. That's according to USDA's August supply/demand estimates. U.S. corn exports were lower in the report, while global corn production and…Strong Corn Yields Projected by USDA
Published August 13, 2019
USDA is forecasting the U.S. corn crop at 13.9 billion bushels, an increase of 26 million from July’s estimate. The corn yield forecast is 169.5 bushels per acre, 3.5 bushels higher than one month ago. USDA is reporting Illinois, Indiana,…Wet Conditions Linger in MN
Published August 12, 2019
The crops near Murdock, Minnesota are still suffering from the spring’s wet conditions, according to farmer Mike Yost. "In July and early August, rainfall has been about normal. We do not need moisture at this point and time." Yost says…