Articles tagged under: corn
Market Motivation to Get Corn in the Ground
Published May 21, 2019
Planting delays in the Corn Belt likely means less overall corn production. That thought has allowed the corn market to rally, with new-crop prices increasing above $4. "If that market rally continues, the motivation to get some corn in the…What Do Farmers Need to Know About Prevent Plant?
Published May 17, 2019
As time goes on, and more rain falls, fewer acres may go in the ground. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Senior Insurance Specialist Kirsten Huschka says prevent plant is an option as farmers face final planting dates. "It's important to talk…Final Corn Planting Dates Start in Late May
Published May 17, 2019
With many farmers and market analysts talking about prevented planting as an option this spring, final planting dates for corn become important. The final corn planting date for crop insurance in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio is June 5, while…Wet Conditions Keep SD Farmers Out of Fields
Published May 17, 2019
Wet conditions are keeping South Dakota farmers from making much planting progress. Astoria, South Dakota farmer David Iverson says there are some challenges. "We had a lot of rain and snow earlier, into May," explains Iverson. "One afternoon I went…Corn Growers Calling for Adequate Trade Assistance
Published May 16, 2019
The National Corn Growers Association, along with state organizations, is calling on the Trump Administration to provide adequate trade assistance. According to the NCGA, increasing tariffs on Chinese goods, coupled with retaliatory tariffs, bring continued uncertainty to corn markets."The payment…Prevent Plant is Becoming More of a Reality
Published May 15, 2019
Corn planting in Minnesota and South Dakota is lagging well behind last year’s pace and the USDA five-year average. Based at Britton, South Dakota, DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing says prevent plant is becoming more of a reality. "Planters are…Fewer Corn Acres Could Have a Market Impact
Published May 15, 2019
Planting delays are evident across the Midwest, and the markets are starting to factor them in. With the possibility of fewer planted corn acres, the grain trade has all eye on the June USDA crop report. "I've heard as much…Fertilizer Can Be Forgiving with Corn Planting
Published May 13, 2019
Fertilizer supplies may become tight as more and more tractor tires turn in the fields. NDSU Extension soil specialist Dave Franzen says so far supplies are okay. "However, there will be tremendous pressure on them this week. I wouldn't be…USDA Report Confirms Large Grain Supplies
Published May 10, 2019
The May USDA Supply and Demand Report confirmed large U.S. and global supplies of grain. Stewart-Peterson Senior Market Advisor John Heinberg says large supplies seem to be a trend in 2019. "Looking at the carryout number on corn going up…