Articles tagged under: Soybeans
An Average Soybean Crop, Corn Breaking Near Harvey, ND
Published September 25, 2018
Harvey, North Dakota farmer Bill Ongstad says the soybean crop is average. In areas with rain, the crop is yielding about 40 bushels/acre. "There are a lot of soybeans left to combine. Then, there's corn. There are some people that…Temperature Control Priority in Storing Soybeans
Published September 25, 2018
As farmers make room or seek storage for harvested soybeans, NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang says temperature control is important. "We need to start out with a good quality soybean. That means we don't end up with a lot of…Short-Term Trade Pain Could Have Long-Term Consequences
Published September 25, 2018
When it comes to trade, University of Minnesota Grain Marketing Specialist Ed Usset says short term pain may become long-term pain. "I am very concerned that even if tomorrow we all kissed and made up and got back to business…Brazilian Farmers Take Advantage of the Trade War
Published September 24, 2018
Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says South American farmers are trying to take advantage of the trade war between China and the U.S. "Brazilian farmers think they are in the driver's seat. I'd have to agree with them.…Taiwan Trade Delegation Visits MN
Published September 24, 2018
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson says a trade delegation from Taiwan is visiting Minnesota this week. "There will be a delegation of one dozen folks coming from Taipei and the surrounding area and doing a little tour of the Midwest…Waiting for a Harvest “Slam Dunk”
Published September 24, 2018
At Hillsboro, North Dakota soybean harvest is just getting started. Lovas Ag Consulting owner Sarah Lovas says harvest hasn’t been a “slam dunk” yet. "Moisture was as low as 11 percent in the soybeans we've been able to harvest, but…Still Some Green Beans in South Central ND
Published September 24, 2018
Farmers are waiting for soybean harvest to take off in south central North Dakota. Based in Ashley, North Dakota, Maverick Ag owner Mark Rohrich says there are still a lot of green soybeans in fields. "Some I tried combining tested…U.S. Soybean Exports to E.U. Increase
Published September 24, 2018
A report from the European Commission says United States farmers are now supplying more than half of the European Union’s soybeans. From July through mid-September, U.S. soy exports to the EU were 133 percent higher than the same time period…Rains Halt Soybean, Corn Harvest in ND and MN
Published September 21, 2018
While the recent rains brought the soybean harvest to a halt, farmers were able to get some of the crop off. WinField United agronomist Jason Hanson says yields have been better than expected in the region. "Right now, one decent…