Articles tagged under: Illinois
Fertilizer Availability May Override Cost Concerns
Published October 27, 2021
As farmers in the Eastern Corn Belt wrap up harvest, many are preparing for next season. Based in central Illinois, Bennett Consulting owner Matt Bennett thinks availability of inputs will be a bigger issue than cost. "Once the soil temperature…Basis Opportunities in Farm Country
Published October 24, 2021
The basis remains unusually strong during this harvest season. "These processors, especially when you look at the margins they have in ethanol with fuel costs the way they are, they're going to be looking for a regular supply," said Sam…A Harvest Update From Illinois
Published September 23, 2020
In central Illinois, market analyst Matt Bennett says there have been good drying days and the corn harvest is underway. The soybeans are also going through combine. "We saw some incredible yields and we also saw some nitrogen loss. We…Illinois Crop Conditions Vary
Published July 23, 2020
McGillicuddy Corrigan Agronomics owner and agronomist Karen Corrigan says the corn and soybeans in Illinois vary. "It depends on where you're at, because you can drive five miles and the crop situation is different. In June, my area of the…Grain Traders Monitoring Rainfall Across Corn Belt
Published June 19, 2020
The forecast for the weekend rains added some uncertainty to the grain markets. Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson says traders are closely watching the weather. "I think it will come down to who gets the rain and who doesn't.…Analysts Shift Attention to Planting Progress
Published April 10, 2020
Now that USDA’s April Supply and Demand report is out, planting the 2020 crop is the next focus for traders. Planting progress will vary by region. "We're well aware in central Illinois what farmers in the Northern Plains are dealing…A Slow Maturing Crop Drags On
Published September 13, 2019
Driving from central Illinois to North Dakota, Gulke Group president Jerry Gulke says the early planted corn continues to be challenged. The late planted corn looks good, but walking in the fields, the ears are small. "It may not have…Crop Conditions Vary Greatly from IL to ND
Published July 9, 2019
The crops from the Champaign - Urbana, Illinois area to Fargo, North Dakota differs. That's according to University of Illinois Extension farm broadcaster Todd Gleason. Gleason took a long drive on Sunday to look at the crops. "The best looking…A Record-Setting Year in Dekalb County, IL
Published June 24, 2019
Between Rockford and Dekalb, Illinois, CHS Eldred grain merchandiser Steve Meisch said the crop is way behind schedule. This is an unusual year for northern Illinois. "I believe our average was around 212 (bushels per acre) last year. That's typical…