Articles tagged under: Northern Plains
Lerner: Cool Temps Expected for the Next Few Days
Published September 25, 2020
A deep trough of low pressure is forecast to bring unusually cold temperatures to the Midwest in the next few days, with freezing temperatures occurring across much of the Northern Plains into the Corn Belt. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural…The Frost Impact is Variable for Northern Plains Crops
Published September 10, 2020
World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner said the biggest damage to corn, soybeans and flax from this week’s frost and freezes is likely in the Canadian Prairies. In the Dakotas, there is lots of variation from one area…Record High Dry Bean Acreage in ND, Potato Number is Record Low
Published June 30, 2020
Nationwide, canola acreage is down eight percent from last year. The planted area for canola in North Dakota totals more than 1.5 million acres, down nine percent from last year. Minnesota canola acreage increased. Dry bean acreage throughout the country…Closer to Average Temps in the Northern Plains Forecast
Published May 11, 2020
Over the weekend, overnight lows dipped into the 20s and 30s for much of the region. These below-freezing temperatures are concerning, especially in areas where crops are starting to emerge. DTN agricultural meteorologist Bryce Anderson says the second half of…More Chinese Corn Purchases Could Narrow Local Basis
Published March 25, 2020
Corn basis is widening at ethanol plants as demand dries up. In the Northern Plains, basis widened by 5 to 10 cents in the last week. Bids range from 50 to 70 cents under the May futures contract, with ethanol…Ethanol Prices Remain Steady in Northern Plains
Published March 24, 2020
According to NDSU Extension bioenergy and bioproducts economist David Ripplinger, ethanol prices are still holding up in the Northern Plains. "Spot prices in the Dakotas and Minnesota are higher to the point where firms may still be breaking even. That's…A Swing in Local Corn Basis Noted
Published March 6, 2020
Compared to basis levels noted at the six regional grain elevators in mid-February, spring wheat basis has widened at five of the six elevators. Spring wheat basis ranges from 25 to 71 cents under the May futures contract. Corn basis…What Does La Nina Mean for the Northern Plains?
Published February 15, 2020
According to Creighton University Department of Atmospheric Sciences professor emeritus Dr. Art Douglas, the wet weather pattern impacting the north central portion of the U.S. is starting to fade as La Nina develops. Douglas says data from the past seven…Unknowns Remain for U.S. Corn
Published January 10, 2020
Following Friday's USDA reports, unknowns remain for the 2019 corn crop. CHS Hedging market analyst Curt Abfalter says corn is still standing. “The latest USDA harvest progress report said less than ten percent of the corn acres still haven’t been…