Articles tagged under: Soybeans
Spotty Planting Across Indiana
Published June 18, 2019
Layfayette, Indiana farmer Alan Kemper has most of his corn and soybeans planted. "My farm is the exception, however. It's extremely spotty." Other farmers in the area are enrolling in prevented planting. It is a rare occurance for those farmers.…Utterback Friendly to Corn, Soybean Market Potential
Published June 13, 2019
Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback remains friendly to the corn market, even though it was the soybean market pulling the corn higher this week. "USDA did throw us a surprising gift with the significant reduction in corn yield. It's out…Regional Basis Keeps Steady
Published June 12, 2019
Basis bids for the six grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network remained mostly unchanged from the past week. Warren, Minnesota had an eight-cent improvement in spring wheat basis to 50 cents under the July contract. The corn…Dicamba Application Deadlines Inch Closer
Published June 11, 2019
With the spraying season underway, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers and applicators of the Special Local Needs label for use of dicamba on soybeans. Only those certified can apply FeXapan, XtendiMax and Engenia herbicides over the…South Koreans Tour ND Soybean Crop and Supply Chain
Published June 11, 2019
When South Korea buyers purchase soybean meal for livestock feed, they want quality. U.S. soybeans offer that quality via good amino acid content. U.S. Soybean Export Council Country Director in South Korea Hyung Suk Lee said expanding U.S. soybean meal…Corn Production Expected to Decline for 2019/20
Published June 11, 2019
According the USDA supply/demand report, U.S. corn production for 2019-2020 is expected to decline 1.4 billion bushels. That would bring production to 13.7 billion bushels, which compares to a pre-report estimate of 14.2 billion bushels. Unprecedented planting delays will be…SD Farmers Still Working Hard to Get a Crop In
Published June 10, 2019
South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the northern part of South Dakota had drier conditions in the last week. The corn is variable. "Corn is finally emerging from the fields that were planted weeks ago. Now,…Soybeans Off to a Fast Start
Published June 7, 2019
According to FMC Retail Market Manager Sam Lockhart, the soybeans are taking off very quickly in the Red River Valley. "The soil temperatures have been really warm, especially with the recent 90 degree days," said Lockhart. "I'm watching growers plant…SD Planting Pace “All Over the Board”
Published June 3, 2019
The next two weeks will be critical for the U.S. corn crop. In South Dakota, Doug Noem, who farms near Bryant, has about half of his corn in the ground. Noem is starting to plant soybeans. There are many unknowns…