Articles tagged under: planting
Creating a Spring Planting Checklist
Published April 6, 2020
Spring planting will be here soon. As farmers create a planting checklist, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Bridgette Readel reminds them to share it with others. "If we're not in charge of the farm this year, do we have all…Farmers Eager to Start Spring Fieldwork
Published April 3, 2020
Farmers in northwestern North Dakota are counting the days until spring fieldwork can begin. Based in Lignite, Dakota Agronomy Partners manager Katie Woodbury says this past week’s snowstorm has things on hold. "We had a lot of acres that were…A Few Acreage Changes Could Happen
Published April 2, 2020
Farmers are still making decisions on a few acres. "With all of the issues going on with ethanol right now, corn is discouraging," said Greg LaPlante, president, GL Crop Consulting. "Farmers may not plant as many acres as intended. It…Grain Prices Could Continue to Struggle
Published March 31, 2020
According to Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi, USDA planting intentions are typically accurate to the final acreage count. "Farmers love planting corn. They will plant corn until June 25 if they have to in order to get the…Analysts Shift Focus to U.S. Planting
Published March 31, 2020
Now that the USDA Quarterly Stocks and Planting Intentions reports are released, Martinson Ag Risk Management president Randy Martinson says analysts are shifting their focus to U.S. planting conditions. "Our focus is shifting from South America to North America." Martinson…Corn Planting Intentions Surprise Analysts
Published March 31, 2020
Market analysts were surprised with USDA’s estimate of increased corn planting. "When you take into account where corn prices dropped from when these numbers were taken, there's a chance people may rethink acreage," said Bryan Doherty, senior market advisor, Total…Ag Retailers Prepare for Spring Planting
Published March 27, 2020
Spring planting preparation for retailers could get more complicated this year. According to Agricultural Retailers Association President and CEO Daren Coppock, restrictions related to the coronavirus are making an impact. "We've been working on lots of transportation-related issues, people that…Watch for Sudden Death Syndrome
Published March 25, 2020
Sudden Death Syndrome is a concern going into the 2020 cropping season. According to Syngenta soybean seed care product manager Paul Oklesh, cool wet soils are favorable for the disease. "This really thrives in a cold, wet environment. I encourage…NDSU Extension Advises Farmers “Don’t Make Changes to Planting Intentions”
Published March 20, 2020
NDSU Extension is advising farmers to not make changes to planting intentions due to the coronavirus outbreak. Market volatility is expected to continue until the number of new cases in the U.S. starts to decline. However, NDSU Extension crops economist…