Articles tagged under: Soybeans
Lessons Learned from the 2019 Growing Season
Published August 23, 2019
There are lessons to learn in every growing year. Dairyland Seed District Seed Manager Keith Rekow says one of the biggest lessons learned in 2019 is getting the importance of getting seed slots closed. "Farmers need to go back to…“Mixed Emotions” About Conditions
Published August 22, 2019
Despite growing season challenges, farmers are feeling more optimistic as the crop moves towards maturity and goes in the bin. It was a delayed planting season for Rolla, North Dakota farmer Doyle Lentz. However, that delay may have saved some…SD Corn and Soybeans Have Wet Feet
Published August 21, 2019
There’s an old saying that soybeans don’t like wet feet. Oldham, South Dakota farmer Gary Duffy is eager to see what happens with this year’s soybean crop. "They've had wet feet all season. We're not sure what will happen," says…A Challenging Year For U.S. Soybean Exports
Published August 19, 2019
The trade war made it a challenging year for U.S. soybean exports. According to the U.S. Soybean Export Council, shipments to China are about one-third of what they were in previous years. The U.S. soybean industry is looking to increase…Adjusting to Challenging Supply Chain Logistics
Published August 14, 2019
Nearly one year ago, Northern Plains farmers were preparing for a reduction of exports out of the Pacific Northwest. NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson says one year of experience and domestic demand will help local farmers this year. "Two…Mentor, MN Farmer Welcomes Recent Rains
Published August 14, 2019
Mentor, Minnesota farmer John Swanson welcomed the recent rains. The area has been dry. "Our corn looks quite good. Wheat took a little hit because of the dry conditions in July after pollination," says Swanson. "The soybeans are looking better…Pioneer Launches Corn Yield Estimator Mobile App
Published August 14, 2019
Farmers are looking at what's coming down the pipeline from Pioneer in corn and soybean production. The latest is a new Corn Yield Estimator in the Pioneer Mobile app. Corteva Agriscience U.S. Digital Ag Lead Jeremy Groeteke says convenience is…Soybeans Could Be the Bullish Story in August Report
Published August 13, 2019
The Money Farm director Luke Swenson is surprised at the soybean yield estimate in Monday’s report from USDA. At an estimated 48.5 bushels/acre, Swenson says soybeans are the bullish story. "We shaved five million acres off of expected production. They…USDA Releases August Supply/Demand Numbers
Published August 13, 2019
With supplies rising and use falling, U.S. corn ending stocks for 2019/20 are up 171 million bushels to 2.1 billion. That's according to USDA's August supply/demand estimates. U.S. corn exports were lower in the report, while global corn production and…