Articles tagged under: Soybeans
Canadian Canola, Corn and Soy Production Declines in 2019
Published December 6, 2019
Canada’s farmers produced more wheat, barley and oats in 2019, while canola, corn and soybean production are down year-over-year. According to the latest Statistics Canada Production of Principal Field Crops report, total wheat production at 32.3 million tonnes. The slightly…Marketing Opportunities May Come in the Springtime
Published December 5, 2019
The current market environment is presenting both challenges and opportunities for farmers. Iowa State University agricultural economist Chad Hart says the challenges with corn and soybeans started in the spring. The crops were planted late, matured late and even some…Protecting a Farmer’s Investment
Published December 2, 2019
In preparation for 2020, BASF Technical Service Representative Mark Storr says decisions are being made in farm country on chemicals and crop protection. Farmers are considering all of the ways to protect their investment moving forward. "In the case of…More Soybeans Than Corn Expected in Argentina
Published November 27, 2019
The new government in Argentina is raising export taxes on soybeans to 35 percent, but Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier still expects Argentina’s farmers to plant more soybeans than corn. "There was a lot of forward contracting to…Consider Rotation to Better Manage White Mold in 2020
Published November 27, 2019
White mold was prevalent across soybeans grown in the Northern Plains this year. Syngenta Agronomy Services Representative Nathan Popiel says rotation may be one tool to help farmers in 2020. "Sometimes rotation doesn’t do a good job if there’s a…Changes to Coarse Grain Crop Insurance
Published November 27, 2019
The USDA Risk Management Agency is changing crop insurance for coarse grains in 2020. The changes give producers in select sorghum and soybean growing counties more flexibility to choose enterprise units or optional units by Following Another Crop or Not…U.S. Soy Focuses on Africa Market Potential
Published November 20, 2019
While the U.S. and China trade talks continue, the U.S. soy industry is continuing to diversify its markets. U.S. Soybean Export Council Senior Director Ed Beaman says emerging markets include Pakistan, India and others. "Egypt, Morocco and other areas of…Regional Basis Bids Improve for Wheat and Soybeans
Published November 20, 2019
Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network improved for spring wheat, while the corn is mostly unchanged and the bean basis improved five to six cents since early in November. Corn basis…Harvest Wraps Up for Niagara, ND Farmer, But Challenges Remain for 2020
Published November 15, 2019
It was a relief for Niagara, North Dakota farmer Mike Kelly when the last of the 2019 soybean crop went through the combine and into the bin. The hopes of finishing harvest anytime soon were small after two feet of…