Articles tagged under: Soybeans
Mayville, ND Farmer Anticipating Record Yields
Published October 31, 2018
For Mayville, North Dakota farmer Wayne Nelson, soybean harvest is in the books. "With all the hard freezes we had, the soybeans went through the combine really well." says Nelson. "Soybean yields were excellent. For our farm, it might be…Wet Weather Has Cattle Producers Adjusting
Published October 30, 2018
One factor that entered into the cattle complex this fall was rain and snow. "As a result, some producers chose to leave calves on grass with cows. They did better that way rather than in a feedlot with unfit conditions."…China Could Survive Without U.S. Soybeans
Published October 30, 2018
In the next three months, NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson thinks the U.S. find out very quickly if China can survive without U.S. soybeans. "My personal opinion is I don't think they'll have to buy many beans at…A Wrap on Sugarbeet and Soybean Harvest
Published October 26, 2018
Casselton, North Dakota farmer Joe Morken has finished his sugarbeet and soybean harvest. Morken says sugarbeet tonnage and sugars could have been better with more timely rains. "The latest company report expected the crop to come in around 29 ton…Early Maturing Soybean Yields Strong in North Central, ND
Published October 26, 2018
Farmers in the Minot, North Dakota area continue to make good harvest progress. "A ton of acres have been harvested over the past 10 days," says Courtney Meduna, a technical agronomist for Dekalb Asgrow. "A lot of farmers are finishing…Variability Will Tell the Story of Soybean Yields
Published October 24, 2018
Hillsboro, North Dakota farmers are busy harvesting sugarbeets, corn and soybeans. Lovas Ag Consulting owner Sarah Lovas says recent weather has been favorable for bean harvest. "With the help of the sun and wind, I've been finding moisture in the…Soybeans: A Viable Protein Source for Cattle
Published October 23, 2018
Low soybean prices may make the crop an affordable protein supplement for cattle feeders. Dr. Mary Drewnoski, beef system specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, says soybeans are about 40 percent crude protein. "When using unprocessed soybeans in cattle diets, the challenge…Brocket, ND Farmer Wraps Up ’18 Harvest
Published October 23, 2018
The 2018 harvest season is a wrap for Brocket, North Dakota farmer Austin Sundeen. "About a week ago, we were able to start on corn again at 19 to 20 percent moisture. Stalk quality held up good and ear drop…Regional Basis Levels Improve for Corn
Published October 23, 2018
The national basis levels for corn is steady at 42 cents under the December futures contract. Regional basis is improving for corn, compared to two weeks ago. Corn basis at the six local elevators the RRFN follows range from 60…