Articles tagged under: corn
Wet Fields Delay SD Planting Progress
Published April 23, 2019
Wet fields are delaying planting progress near Peever, South Dakota, but farmer Bob Metz says it’s nice to have good soil moisture. "The seed guys are a little bit behind on delivering because of the recent snow. Otherwise, they probably…Spring Wheat and Lentils Being Planted in Western ND
Published April 19, 2019
Crops like spring wheat and lentils are being planted in western North Dakota. Coleharbor, North Dakota farmer Paul Anderson is planting lentils. "After that, we'll follow with wheat, soybeans, corn and sunflowers. We're starting herky jerky." When it comes to…WTO Rules on Chinese Tariff Rate Quotas
Published April 18, 2019
A World Trade Organization dispute panel has ruled that the Chinese government unfairly administers annual tariff rate quotas. The TRQs include imports of corn, rice and wheat into the country. The decision follows a separate ruling in late February that…Don’t Rush into Spring Planting
Published April 18, 2019
Farmers are gearing up for the 2019 planting season. According to Peterson Farms Seed agronomist Adam Spelhaug, farmers in eastern North Dakota should be in the field by the end of the month. "The biggest thing is don't rush. It…Basis Levels Stay Flat
Published April 17, 2019
Corn, soybean and spring wheat basis values remained relatively flat over the past week at the six grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network. Soybean basis levels are unchanged ranging from 95 cents to $1.30 under the May…Regional Basis Bids Unchanged
Published April 10, 2019
Cash grain basis bids at the six grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network remained mostly unchanged from last week. Corn basis at Ulen, Minnesota did improve by 10 cents to 35 cents under the May futures contract.…No Surprises in April Supply/Demand Report
Published April 9, 2019
In the April supply/demand report, USDA reduced U.S. wheat feed and residual use by 10 million bushels and lowered exports by 20 million bushels. That resulted a 31.5 million bushel increase in wheat ending stocks, and carryout is estimated at…Brazil Soybean Crop Finishes Strong
Published April 4, 2019
Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says Brazil’s soybean crop is finishing on a strong note. "I just made a few adjustments upwards in my estimate. The Brazilian soybean crop is raised to 115 million tonnes. There were lots…USDA Forecasts Increase in Corn, Overall Planted Acres for ND
Published April 3, 2019
According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, North Dakota’s corn planted acreage is forecast to be 4.05 million acres, a 29 percent increase from 2018. Gulke Group president Jerry Gulke says spring wheat lost its luster, along with soybeans.…