Articles tagged under: spring wheat
Spring Wheat Seeding Begins, a Decline in Acreage Expected
Published March 29, 2021
Spring wheat seeding is underway, but North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson says many farmers are waiting for warmer soil conditions. "Hopefully during that waiting period they'll catch some moisture to help early germination look more…What About Spring Wheat?
Published March 21, 2021
Spring wheat seeding is starting in south-central South Dakota. "Fortunately for them, this was well-timed," says South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson. "After the crop was seeded, the southern portion of the state was covered in a wet…U.S. Spring Wheat Tariffs on Hold
Published March 5, 2021
A four-month agreement between the European Union and the United States to halt tariffs on airplanes will also stop tariffs on U.S. spring wheat imports. The U.S. wheat industry is pleased with the short-term tariff removal. U.S. Wheat Associates President…Acreage Decisions Can Still Change Between Now and Spring
Published February 24, 2021
During the USDA’s Ag Outlook Forum, the agency estimated an increase in corn and soybean acres for 2021. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm says a lot can change between now and spring. "Wheat is also an unknown…Northern Plains Corn Basis Bids Improve Slightly
Published January 21, 2021
Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network are unchanged for spring wheat. Spring wheat basis bids range from 35 to 70 cents under the March contract. Corn basis improved by five cents…Northern Plains Basis Levels Stronger at Year End
Published December 30, 2020
Basis levels at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network remain mostly unchanged from the previous week. Soybean basis remains 40 to 80 cents under the March futures contract. Corn basis levels is 25 to…Spring Wheat Acres at Risk
Published December 27, 2020
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn thinks spring wheat is at the most risk of losing acres in 2021. "Minneapolis Wheat needs to wake up right now or there won't be much planted. It works to plant…Boost in Canadian Wheat Acres Driven By Winter Wheat and Durum
Published December 4, 2020
According to IntelliFARM President Brian Voth, the increase in the Statistics Canada wheat numbers are being driven by winter wheat and durum. "It looks like a big number, but when you break it down, most of it is coming out…Decent Spring Wheat Results in Northern Plains
Published September 25, 2020
Spring wheat harvest has gone pretty good the Northern Plains this year. "We've seen some great results," said Jeff Koscelny, global commercial lead, WestBred. "We are really proud of the WestBred genetics we've been able to provide farmers." While there’s…