Articles tagged under: Soybeans
Have a Plan for Stored Soybeans
Published November 23, 2018
Once harvest is complete, North Dakota farmers are storing soybeans for a better price. Utterback Marketing president Bob Utterback does not like the idea of storing soybeans long term. "This means we're betting South America will have a weather scare…Many Unknowns with the Late Soybean Harvest
Published November 21, 2018
University of Minnesota Extension Crops Educator Angie Peltier says there are soybean fields damp or still covered in snow near the Crookston, Minnesota area. "Some people are worried and resigned to the fact they may not be able to get…Keep Cash Flowing in Tough Times
Published November 21, 2018
Due to poor prices and high basis levels, farmers are choosing to store unsold portions of this year’s crop. While there is uncertainty in the commodity markets, there is opportunity. Once the crop is in the bin, what can farmers…Maintain Quality in Higher Moisture Soybean Storage
Published November 21, 2018
Farmers may harvest soybeans with a higher moisture content than usual this year. NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang says to maintain better quality of those soybeans, farmers should store the crop at no greater than 18 percent moisture.Northern Ag Expo to Address Local Production Challenges
Published November 21, 2018
Palmer amaranth, an update on federal dicamba guidelines and look at other local crop production challenges are topics that will be addressed during the Northern Ag Expo. The show is all about helping farmers plan for the upcoming season and wrap…Regional Basis Bids Steady
Published November 21, 2018
Basis bids at the local grain elevators the Red River Farm Network follows are steady to five cents better. Soybean basis ranges from $1.30 under to $1.55 under the January futures. Corn basis ranges from 52 cents under to 65…What’s Left for Western ND Harvest
Published November 21, 2018
In western North Dakota, there are still sunflowers and corn to harvest. "We had ice before the snow. I'm afraid there won't be any more sunflower harvest," says WinField United Agronomist Kyle Okke. "It will need to be really cold…Delayed Soybean Harvest Not Ideal
Published November 20, 2018
The delayed harvest is not ideal for local soybean growers. Marion, North Dakota farmer and independent crop consultant Matt Danuser says the soybeans are averaging 55 bushels per acre, decent for the crop. It’s just tough to combine with the…Working Through Storage Challenges
Published November 19, 2018
Minnesota Grain and Feed Association Executive Director Bob Zelenka says grain storage is filling up.