Articles tagged under: harvest
A Late Harvest Threatens Feed Supplies
Published November 25, 2019
Late harvest discussions filled the halls at the Minnesota Farm Bureau annual meeting this past weekend. Bejou, Minnesota farmer Mike Gunderson hasn’t started corn harvest yet and says there will be challenges getting feed for cattle. "I still have oat…Corn Market Finds Support from Export Sales and Harvest
Published November 21, 2019
Roy E. Abbott Futures President Roy Abbott says the corn market is finding a little support from export sales and the slow harvest pace. "I would expect if the corn is left in the field over the winter it would…Harvest Pressure Impacting Grain Markets
Published November 21, 2019
Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson says even though harvest progress has been slow, the pipeline is filling up causing harvest pressure. "Something I've been discussing in the last few weeks is the fact that basis levels were incredibly good…Variable Corn Moisture Near Wimbledon, ND
Published November 21, 2019
The corn moisture is variable near Wimbledon, North Dakota. Farmer Mike Clemens says much of the corn is between 30 to 36 percent moisture. "Late maturity corn is well over 30 percent moisture. Other varieties seeded towards the end of…NASS Extends Weekly Crop Progress Reporting
Published November 21, 2019
The National Agricultural Statistics Service is continuing to collect crop progress data due to harvest delays. The weekly reports were originally scheduled to end last week. NASS will evaluate the harvest progress for all crops each week to determine how…A Frustrating Harvest for Local Sugarbeet Growers
Published November 21, 2019
The 2019 sugarbeet harvest frustrated local growers. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Dan Younggren says a significant amount of beets did not get harvested. "American Crystal Sugar Company got two-thirds of the crop out of the ground. That's…Lower Quality Sunflowers Being Harvested in 2019
Published November 19, 2019
Compared to 2018, the quality of this year’s sunflower crop in the Northern Plains is lower. A National Sunflower Association report shows an average test weight of 29.4 pounds, down from 31.5 pounds from last year. Oil content is also…Propane Problems Continue for Midwest Farmers
Published November 18, 2019
There continues to be a crunch for propane throughout much of the Midwest. The situation can be attributed to late planting across the United States and now a compressed harvest season. "On top of that it has been cold, so…Harvest and USMCA are Top Priorities for VanderWal
Published November 18, 2019
Volga, South farmer Scott VanderWal only planted half of his intended acres this past spring. This fall has been tough as well with snow and rain, but VanderWal is making harvest progress. "We've harvested most of the soybeans, but there…