Articles tagged under: corn
Corn Pollination in the I-States Still a Couple Weeks Away
Published July 20, 2019
Top Third Ag Marketing market analyst Ed Duggan says corn pollination in Illinois and Indiana is still a couple of weeks off. "In Illinois, I think we're going to be into the first week of August," says Duggan. "Most of…Row Crops Benefiting from the Heat and Humidity
Published July 16, 2019
The row crops are benefiting from the recent heat and humidity in the Devils Lake, North Dakota area. Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says the corn has really shot up height-wise. However, the soybeans could still use some…ND Corn Still Two Weeks Behind on Average
Published July 12, 2019
NDSU Extension Cereal Agronomist Joel Ransom says the warmer weather is moving North Dakota corn along. "It's nice to see things starting to pick up pace," says Ransom. "The crop is filling the rows. Each day we can see additional…More Options for Post Emergence Herbicide Application
Published July 12, 2019
Farmers are applying post-emergence herbicides on corn. BASF Technical Marketing Manager Daniel Waldstein says Armezon Pro can help. "This product can be applied from pre-emergence to 30 inch tall corn. Typical use rates for Armezon Pro are 15 to 20…Market Analysts Keep Close Watch on Corn
Published July 12, 2019
Market analysts were closely watching the market close following Thursday’s USDA reports for a peek at the longer-term market sentiment. Now, all eyes are on the corn market. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn contemplates if the…Getting the Most Out of a Late Planted Crop
Published July 12, 2019
Crop conditions vary widely across South Dakota. Mycogen Seeds commercial agronomist Ryan Bell says the best conditions are in the northeast corner of the state. That compares to southeastern South Dakota, where some crops are just starting to emerge. "With…Increased Demand for ND Corn in Eastern Corn Belt
Published July 12, 2019
Carrying about 460,000 bushels of corn, 115 rail cars left the Pillsbury, North Dakota area last week enroute to the eastern Corn Belt. Fewer corn acres are causing a shortage for business use. The Arthur Companies General Manager Kevin Karel…Markets Don’t Believe Recent WASDE Report
Published July 11, 2019
RML Trading market analyst Terry Fichtner says Thursday’s close says the markets don’t believe the recent WASDE report. "Corn acres were raised just a hair, yields left alone and this tells me we're looking ahead at the August report." Fichtner…Regional Basis Levels Mixed
Published July 10, 2019
Cash basis levels at the six grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network are mixed, a similar situation for at least two weeks reflecting a change to the September contract. Corn basis levels range from 37 to 90…