Articles tagged under: soybean
The Challenge of Growing a SD Crop
Published August 27, 2019
The Redfield, South Dakota area crop is variable. Driving within two miles of Jim Klebsch's farm, north of town, it’s evident there’s been lots of moisture. There are muddy fields with no crops, soybeans with wet feet, a blooming sunflower…Lower Corn, Soybean and Wheat Production Forecast for MN
Published August 13, 2019
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is projecting lower corn, soybean and wheat production for Minnesota this year. Minnesota corn production is forecast at 1.28 billion bushels, down six percent from last year. USDA NASS says corn yields are forecast at…Equity Drive Continues for Epitome Energy
Published August 7, 2019
While the zoning and regulatory process continues for a Crookston, Minnesota soybean crush facility, Epitome Energy President and CEO Dennis Egan says the equity drive continues. "We actually brought on a firm out of Sioux Falls with 40 years of…ND Soybeans “Fairly Close to Normal Bloom Period”
Published June 14, 2019
With a delay in soybean planting, NDSU Extension Agronomist Hans Kandel reminds farmers to consider soybean bloom when applying herbicides. "If someone planted soybeans May 19, they were basically ahead compared to normal heat units. Based on that information, I'd…Southern MN Farmers Struggle with Corn Planting
Published May 29, 2019
In a typical year, Lincoln County, Minnesota farmer Bob Worth would be planting corn, soybeans and spring wheat. So far this year, all he’s growing is frogs and fish. The cold, wet weather isn’t doing much to help the over…Wet Conditions Keep SD Farmers Out of Fields
Published May 17, 2019
Wet conditions are keeping South Dakota farmers from making much planting progress. Astoria, South Dakota farmer David Iverson says there are some challenges. "We had a lot of rain and snow earlier, into May," explains Iverson. "One afternoon I went…MN Senate to Consider Financial Support for New Crush Facility
Published April 22, 2019
Included in the Minnesota omnibus Senate agriculture finance bill is funding for a Crookston soybean crush and biodiesel facility. Callaway farmer Bill Zurn says the $5 million available for the Soy Innovation Campus at the University of Minnesota Crookston would…Basis Levels Stay Flat
Published April 17, 2019
Corn, soybean and spring wheat basis values remained relatively flat over the past week at the six grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network. Soybean basis levels are unchanged ranging from 95 cents to $1.30 under the May…More Corn, Less Soybeans
Published March 29, 2019
Mother Nature will make the ultimate decision, but USDA is forecasting an increase in corn acres. According to the Prospective Plantings Report, corn acreage will total 92.8 million acres. That compares to an average pre-report trade guess of 91.3 million.…