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Oilseed Crops Offer Good Profit Potential for 2022

Published Yesterday

When NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson starts to do some back-of-the envelope calculations on next year’s acreage, the commodities that lead the charge on bottom-line potential are the oilseed crops. "Leading the pack is canola. There's been some…

Basis Stays Strong in Northern Plains

Published Yesterday

The Northern Plains continues to see some of the best basis levels as harvest continues. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn remains friendly for basis through January. "I think there will be a point in December where…

Make Acreage Decisions That Pay

Published Yesterday

When it comes to selecting the right acreage mix, Ever.Ag market analyst Mike North says it can be easy to lose sight of price. "We’re still staring at $12 soybeans, $5 corn and looking at $9.50 spring wheat and $7.50 winter…

USDA Raises Soybean and Corn Yield Forecast in October Report

Published October 14, 2021

The USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service is forecasting U.S. corn production for grain is forecast at 15 billion bushels, up slightly from the September forecast. USDA is forecasting U.S. corn yields at 176.5 bushels per acre, slightly higher than trade…

Variable Corn and Soybean Yields as Harvest Progresses

Published October 11, 2021

According to Pioneer Seeds Field Agronomist Larry Lunder, corn and soybean yields vary for the eastern part of North Dakota and western Minnesota, depending on the field history and rains that fell in the growing season. Corn harvest for grain…

Input Uncertainty Complicates Farm Decisions

Published October 8, 2021

Forward selling corn will be very difficult with the input cost uncertainty. "I don't think fertilizer prices are quite at 2008 levels, but if farmers don't have coverage, they're left in a dilemma," said Randy Zimmerman, grain merchandiser, West Central…

Farmers Trying to Avoid Losses at Soybean Harvest

Published October 5, 2021

Fields are drying down fast and there’s been a good start to soybean harvest in North Dakota. Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder is hearing reports of variable yields and green soybeans. "It's been a struggle to get some of the…

A New Soy Crush Facility Would Boost Local Basis

Published October 4, 2021

A soy crush facility being considered in the Casselton, North Dakota area. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says adding another soybean processor in the state would improve basis for local farmers. "North Dakota always has a dramatic, negative basis.…

Acreage Battle Heats Up

Published October 4, 2021

Corn and soybeans are already fighting for next spring’s acres. "The battle lines are drawn between the soybeans and the grains," said Mike Zuzolo, president, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting. "We have supply-led rallies still in tact for the grains…

Dry Weather Takes a Toll on Corn and Soybeans

Published October 1, 2021

Near Henning, Minnesota, farmers are making good soybean harvest progress. Farmers Elevator General Manager Steve Fiskum says many dryland soybeans coming into the elevator are averaging 12 to 25 bushels per acre. Irrigated soybean yields range from 50 to 60…

Articles tagged under: Soybeans

Oilseed Crops Offer Good Profit Potential for 2022

Basis Stays Strong in Northern Plains

Make Acreage Decisions That Pay

USDA Raises Soybean and Corn Yield Forecast in October Report

Variable Corn and Soybean Yields as Harvest Progresses

Input Uncertainty Complicates Farm Decisions

Farmers Trying to Avoid Losses at Soybean Harvest

A New Soy Crush Facility Would Boost Local Basis

Acreage Battle Heats Up

Dry Weather Takes a Toll on Corn and Soybeans

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