Articles tagged under: Soybeans
We’re All Ears: Under Pressure – A Year in Review
Published October 18, 2021
Corn and soybean farmers across the Midwest experienced a range of weather conditions in 2021, from early-season drought to heavy rain throughout the Corn Belt. Farmers also managed various disease, insect and weed pressures, including tar spot, Sudden Death Syndrome,…Oilseed Crops Offer Good Profit Potential for 2022
Published October 15, 2021
When NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson starts to do back-of-the envelope calculations on next year’s acreage, the commodities that lead the charge on bottom-line potential are oilseed crops. "Leading the pack is canola. There's aggressive canola contracts already…Basis Stays Strong in Northern Plains
Published October 15, 2021
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 October 15, 2021
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.…