Articles tagged under: Soybeans
Mahnomen, MN Harvest Better Than Expected
Published October 22, 2018
Near Mahnomen, Minnesota, farmers have switched from corn back to soybean harvest. West Central Ag Services Territory Manager Clyde Kringlen says both yield and quality has been satisfactory. "Probably better than expected if I'm being honest. Some sunshine and wind…Making Progress on South Dakota Soybeans
Published October 20, 2018
Grand Forks, North Dakota-based custom harvester Kent Braathen is harvesting sunflowers, corn and soybeans west of Onida, South Dakota. The crops haven't been impacted too badly by drought. "We're looking at beans that are 30 to 50 bushels per acre in…Natural Gas Supply and Pressure Challenges Halt MN Grain Dryers
Published October 19, 2018
Red River Grain Company General Manager Kelly Longtin says it hasn't been an easy drying season. There was a lack of supply and pressure challenges for the natural gas pipeline around Breckenridge, Minnesota. "It stemmed from the main line. The pressure…Above Average Crops Coming Off in Kidder County.
Published October 18, 2018
In the Dawson, North Dakota area, soybean and corn harvest are in full swing. Elite Ag Services owner Neil Fanta says farmers are taking off average to above average crops. "Soybean quality has been real nice and moisture content seems…Oakes, ND Farmers Picking Away at Corn Harvest
Published October 17, 2018
After a spell of wet and cool weather, Oakes, North Dakota farmer Scott German says harvest is starting to pick up again. Between rain showers, farmers were able to make forward progress on the corn. "There wasn't much progress on…Farmers Choosing to Store Soybeans
Published October 17, 2018
Farmers are choosing to store soybeans, which takes additional management if the moisture content is high. This harvest season, Rolette, North Dakota farmer Ryan Pederson is storing and drying more soybeans than a typical year. "We have a continuous flow…Northern Plains Farmers Resume Harvest
Published October 16, 2018
After the bout of wet and cool weather, farmers in the Northern Plains are resuming harvest. "We had a good run on soybeans before that spell," says Wilmot, South Dakota farmer Jason Frerichs. "The soybean yields have been average to…Don’t Pray and Store
Published October 12, 2018
Due to poor prices and high basis levels, farmers are choosing to store unsold portions of the 2018 soybean crop. While there is uncertainty in the commodity markets right now, there is opportunity. Citizens Elevator Vice President of Grains Angie…Grain Market Focus Shifts to Weather, Harvest Challenges
Published October 12, 2018
Now that Thursday’s USDA report is out of the way, independent grain marketing specialist Elaine Kub says the market can respond to current harvest problems. "It's very rare harvest delays would be justifiably bullish. However, wet conditions are so widespread…