Articles tagged under: Soybeans
Livestock, Grain Markets Close Mixed
Published May 8, 2018
Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen says it was a decent day in the grain and oilseed markets, especially for soybeans. The livestock markets were under pressure for most of the day on Tuesday.A Boost for Spring Wheat, Oats in SD
Published May 7, 2018
South Dakota farmers are getting the spring wheat crop in the ground. Farmers have 51 percent of the spring wheat crop planted, with six percent of the crop emerged, which is well behind last year. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service…Potatoes, Sugarbeet Planting Improves in MN
Published May 7, 2018
Warm and dry weather conditions across Minnesota encourages fieldwork. Farmers are applying anhydrous and dry fertilizer, tilling the field and planting small grains, potatoes and sugarbeets. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says half of Minnesota’s sugarbeet crop is planted. Twenty-eight…U.S. and China Discuss Trade
Published May 7, 2018
The United States and China have not scheduled another round of negotiations. Trade officials from both countries met Thursday and Friday. The U.S. wants China to reduce its trade gap with the United States by $200 billion over the next…A Slow Start for Planting at T-T Ranch
Published May 4, 2018
Farmers in the Grace City, North Dakota area are in the field, but for Justin Topp, it has been a slow start. “Farmers have started, but things are moving fairly slow. The well-drained fields have been seeded. Now, farmers are…USDA Releases Proposed Biotech Rule
Published May 4, 2018
USDA’s proposed biotech label rule is is designed to bring clarity to a very complex issue. The Russell Group president and partner Randy Russell says the most difficult challenge is with the refined ingredients. “If 92 percent of corn, 94…Dollar Index Influencing Markets
Published May 3, 2018
The commodity markets have maintained a more mellow tone. Ag News Daily market analyst Mike Pearson says, in this case, no news is good news. However, a couple additional market factors have been seen. Over the past two weeks, the…Less Anxiety Seen Over Trade
Published May 2, 2018
The markets go up and down, but Citizens Elevator Vice President of Grain Angie Setzer says there has been a calming effect on the trade. "The potential trade war still remains the 500-pound gorilla in the room. However, it's quieted…Fieldwork Just Starting in South Dakota
Published May 2, 2018
Chester, South Dakota farmer Keith Alverson has about 20 percent of his corn crop in the ground. “We’re likely going to start beans this weekend," he says. "We’ve had some rain the last few evenings. It’s delayed starting anything. People are…