Articles tagged under: corn
With Enough GDU’s, the Corn Caught Up
Published June 28, 2018
The corn crop has taken off in that area north of Bagley, Minnesota. Robert Johnson, who farms at Clearbrook, had a slow start to the planting season. "We had a little struggle getting the crop in this spring because we…Don Wick Interview with Dr. Fred Below
Published June 26, 2018
RRFN's Don Wick interviews Fred Below.A Fast Growing Corn Crop
Published June 26, 2018
In southeastern North Dakota, most growers starting planting corn in early May. Since that time, the corn has enjoyed fast growth. CHS-Dakota Plains Ag assistant general manager Dan Olsen, who is based at Gwinner, North Dakota, appreciates the fast growth.…Feed the Corn for High Yield Success
Published June 25, 2018
The all-time record corn yield is 542 bushels per acre. With last year’s average yield nationwide of 177 bushels per acre, there is opportunity for growth. University of Illinois Professor of Plant Physiology Dr. Fred Below is advocating next-level management…Forecasts Come Ahead of Friday’s Acreage Report
Published June 25, 2018
Allendale is forecasting U.S. soybean acreage at 89.4 million acres and corn at 88.6 million. That compares to the March USDA Prospective Plantings Report estimate of 88 million acres for corn and 88.9 million acres for soybeans. Allendale expects spring…Changes in June Acreage Report “A Wild Card”
Published June 21, 2018
USDA will release its planted acreage report on June 30. According to market analysts, there could be an increase in planted acres for both corn and soybeans. However, Citizens Elevator Vice President of Grain Angie Setzer says changes in the…Uneven Corn Stands Reported
Published June 21, 2018
Crop conditions vary widely across the region. NorthStar Genetics regional sales manager Kyle Krump says the poorest stands are being seen in the early-planted corn in the southern Red River Valley, particularly in Wilkin County and southern Cass County. Those…Trade and Market Outlook Highlighted at Ag Speaker Series
Published June 19, 2018
Silveus Financial held an agricultural speaker series Monday afternoon in Jamestown, North Dakota. Farmers heard about trade relations and a post planting market outlook from Chicago broker Mark Borrett. Silveus Financial founder Cy Monley says it's important farmers understand these…A Lot of Story Left with June USDA Report
Published June 14, 2018
The June USDA Supply and Demand Report delivered positive news for the markets. Citizens Elevator Vice President of Grain Angie Setzer says the report is a reminder to not get married to the bearish narrative, yet. "We really found ourselves…