Articles tagged under: prevent plant
Potential for a Wild, Volatile Market Ride Ahead
Published August 12, 2019
The Farm Service Agency will release their prevent plant and failed/planted acreage numbers today. Roy E Abbott Futures president Roy Abbott says buckle in for a wild, volatile, market ride. "I think the market is concerned about the dry weather…A Lot of Unanswered PP Questions Ahead of USDA Report
Published August 8, 2019
CHS Hedging Director of Risk Consulting Services Kent Beadle is getting asked a lot of prevent plant questions at Farmfest. "Every question starts and ends with what ends on August 12. We're very interested in that ourselves," says Beadle. "We're…The Rain Hasn’t Shut Off for Southern MN Farmers
Published July 22, 2019
This summer, the rain hasn't really shut off for farmers in south central Minnesota. Sherburn farmer Rochelle Krusemark says the area has received over 20 inches of rain since the start of planting. "It almost seems like the weather has…Southern MN Farmers “Working on Plan C”
Published July 11, 2019
The wet weather continues to create challenges for farmers and ranchers trying to put up hay and plant cover crops. According to Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association President Mike Landuyt, some producers in the southern part of the state are even working…SD Farmer Using a Mix of Cover Crops on Unplanted Acres
Published July 9, 2019
Near Wilmot, South Dakota, farmer and rancher Jason Frerichs was able to plant 85 to 90 percent of his crop. Southern Roberts County continues to get a couple inches of rain at a time. "All things considered, our crops look…Taking Advantage of Early Haying and Grazing
Published July 1, 2019
It’s been a wet spring and summer in south central North Dakota. While Gackle farmer and rancher Warren Zenker got some crop in the ground, there are a substantial amount of prevent plant acres. Zenker plans to plant cover crops…Sorting Through Cover Crop Options
Published July 1, 2019
With earlier grazing and haying of cover crops, that means producers are developing a slightly different cropping plan. NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist Abbey Wick is busy helping farmers sort through cover crop options. Most are looking for a plan…Farmers Seek Clarity in Haying and Grazing Date Change
Published June 27, 2019
As farmers and ranchers digest the new date for grazing and haying cover crops on prevent plant acres, questions are arising. Agricultural organizations are helping provide clarity. "First of all, this date adjustment is currently only for 2019. There is…Farmers Considering Different Cover Crop Options
Published June 27, 2019
Millborn Seeds forage and cover crop specialist Matt Metzger says warm season annual forages, including millet and sorghum sudangrass, are in high demand. "This year, farmers are using warm season forage crops further east. Farmers may not have livestock of…