Articles tagged under: corn
A Trade Agreement with China Could Boost Corn
Published November 2, 2018
If the U.S.and China do come to an agreement on trade, the soybean market could react sharply higher. Zaner Group Ag Hedge Lead Ted Seifried says the corn market will also likely benefit. "With all of the talk of corn picking…“A Big Corn Crop” Expected in Northeast South Dakota
Published November 1, 2018
South Dakota farmers made good harvest progress over the past week. In the Houghton area, farmer Troy Knecht says soybean yields are around average. About half of Knecht's soybeans were impacted by hail. "Other than that, there were enough hard…Mayville, ND Farmer Anticipating Record Yields
Published October 31, 2018
For Mayville, North Dakota farmer Wayne Nelson, soybean harvest is in the books. "With all the hard freezes we had, the soybeans went through the combine really well." says Nelson. "Soybean yields were excellent. For our farm, it might be…A Wrap on Sugarbeet and Soybean Harvest
Published October 26, 2018
Casselton, North Dakota farmer Joe Morken has finished his sugarbeet and soybean harvest. Morken says sugarbeet tonnage and sugars could have been better with more timely rains. "The latest company report expected the crop to come in around 29 ton…Variability Will Tell the Story of Soybean Yields
Published October 24, 2018
Hillsboro, North Dakota farmers are busy harvesting sugarbeets, corn and soybeans. Lovas Ag Consulting owner Sarah Lovas says recent weather has been favorable for bean harvest. "With the help of the sun and wind, I've been finding moisture in the…Brocket, ND Farmer Wraps Up ’18 Harvest
Published October 23, 2018
The 2018 harvest season is a wrap for Brocket, North Dakota farmer Austin Sundeen. "About a week ago, we were able to start on corn again at 19 to 20 percent moisture. Stalk quality held up good and ear drop…Regional Basis Levels Improve for Corn
Published October 23, 2018
The national basis levels for corn is steady at 42 cents under the December futures contract. Regional basis is improving for corn, compared to two weeks ago. Corn basis at the six local elevators the RRFN follows range from 60…Mahnomen, MN Harvest Better Than Expected
Published October 22, 2018
Near Mahnomen, Minnesota, farmers have switched from corn back to soybean harvest. West Central Ag Services Territory Manager Clyde Kringlen says both yield and quality has been satisfactory. "Probably better than expected if I'm being honest. Some sunshine and wind…Making Progress on South Dakota Soybeans
Published October 20, 2018
Grand Forks, North Dakota-based custom harvester Kent Braathen is harvesting sunflowers, corn and soybeans west of Onida, South Dakota. The crops haven't been impacted too badly by drought. "We're looking at beans that are 30 to 50 bushels per acre in…