Articles tagged under: corn
Basis Improvement Not Expected Soon
Published August 3, 2018
Wide basis levels continue to hamper the cash grain markets. Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson is not expecting the basis to improve any time soon. "For corn and beans, it's just going to continue to be a problem. It's interesting,…Timely Rains Helping ND Row Crops
Published July 30, 2018
In dry portions of Nelson and Walsh County, North Dakota, the row crops caught rain at the right time. That's according to Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso. However, now white mold may become a concern. "These cool mornings and…Hoeven Receives NCGA President’s Award
Published July 20, 2018
On the final day of Corn Congress, National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes presented the organization’s President’s Award to North Dakota Senator John Hoeven. Skunes, who farms at Arthur, North Dakota, said Hoeven is a longtime advocate for agriculture.Decent Crops in NW MN and NE ND
Published July 19, 2018
During the CHS Ag Services-Allegiant Showcase Plot Tour Wednesday at Sherack, Minnesota, farmers had a chance to look at corn, soybeans, wheat and sugarbeets. Sales Manager Chris Kolstoe is pleased with those crops. "I would say across northwest Minnesota and…A Flash Drought in ’17, A Beautiful Crop in ’18
Published July 18, 2018
One year ago, the western Dakotas were facing severe drought conditions. Pioneer field agronomist Larry Lunder, who is based at Mandan, says the crops are in better shape this year. "Right now, we're about 180 degrees turnaround from where we…Oakes, ND Crops Receive Heavy Hail Damage
Published July 10, 2018
After a July 8 storm, soybean and corn crops south of Oakes, North Dakota now lay shredded in fields. Area farmer Scott German has never seen hail damage to this extent. According to the National Weather Service, hail diameter ranged…A Lag in SD Winter Wheat Harvest
Published July 10, 2018
In South Dakota, two percent of the winter wheat is harvested. That’s behind last year’s 13 percent. USDA’s NASS says the winter wheat is rated 47 percent good to excellent. Spring wheat conditions are 51 percent good to excellent, with…U.S. Crop Continues to Fare Well
Published July 10, 2018
Monday’s USDA Crop Progress and Condition report shows 75 percent of the nation’s corn crop in good to excellent condition, a drop of one point. 37 percent of the corn is silking, more than double the 18 percent average. 71…Spoon Feed Nutrients to Stressed Plants
Published July 9, 2018
Many farmers planted into colder than average soil this year, which can often translate into early season stress. However, there are options to improve plant viability. Compass Minerals Plant Nutrition field representative Marissa Mann says a telltale sign in this…