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The Market Needs Confirmation of Lower Crop Numbers

Published September 4, 2019

CHS Hedging market analyst Steve Wagner thinks weather is a bigger factor for the Northern Plains than the rest of the Corn Belt. "Nerves get jangled when the wheat harvest moves into September. As far as moisture, we're sitting very…

Rains Hit Midwest, But More Moisture Needed

Published August 13, 2019

Crop progress and the weather will continue to be the focus for the markets moving forward. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says in the last week, Illinois received some much-needed rains. "Not everyone was treated equally, but…

A Promising August and September Forecast

Published July 29, 2019

Farmers are paying closer attention to the weather forecast as the harvest season gets closer. With a late planted crop throughout much of the Northern Plains, an extended warm season is needed to bring that crop to maturity. North Dakota…

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Farmers Sharpen Up Their Soybean Marketing Tools

Published July 26, 2019

Farmers heard more about the current market environment, the fall weather outlook, basis and more during a seminar hosted by the North Dakota Soybean Council. When soybean prices aren't ideal, Colfax farmer Jay Myers, who represents North Dakota on the…

An Early Fall Frost – Yes or No?

Published July 22, 2019

There is talk that an early frost could be in the fall forecast. Some forecasters say yes, while others say no. That fall forecast is challenging to accurately forecast. According to Nutrien Senior Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass, it can be…

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Strong Demand for High Quality, New Crop Hay

Published July 19, 2019

Badger, Minnesota farmer Shayne Isane is waiting to cut his second hay crop of the year. While the first cutting was high-quality, over five inches of rain since July 1 is creating challenges. Isane says the second crop has potential,…

Kennedy, MN Area Remains on the Dry Side

Published July 5, 2019

Kennedy, Minnesota farmer Rob Rynning says conditions are dry in the northwest corner of the state. Those dry conditions are bringing out the bugs. "Most everybody had at least one post-emergence insecticide application for flea beetles," says Rynning. "We're starting…

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Farmers Continue to Battle Wet Conditions in Central ND

Published July 5, 2019

Wednesday morning, Wimbledon, North Dakota farmer Joe Ericson had over an inch of rain in the gauge. That rain added to already saturated soils in the central part of the state. Ericson says both the soybeans and corn are behind.…

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Heat Units Needed to Get the Soybeans ‘Back on Track’

Published July 5, 2019

Based at Lakota, North Dakota, Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso says it’s going to take nice weather this month to get the soybeans back on track. "It's going to take some 80-90 degree days. I'm not overly concerned at…

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The Potential for a Short Growing Season

Published July 3, 2019

With a delayed crop, a long growing season will be needed. That may be a challenge. According to World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner, data is causing concern. "There are three weather cycles playing out right now including…

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The Market Needs Confirmation of Lower Crop Numbers

Rains Hit Midwest, But More Moisture Needed

A Promising August and September Forecast

Farmers Sharpen Up Their Soybean Marketing Tools

An Early Fall Frost – Yes or No?

Strong Demand for High Quality, New Crop Hay

Kennedy, MN Area Remains on the Dry Side

Farmers Continue to Battle Wet Conditions in Central ND

Heat Units Needed to Get the Soybeans ‘Back on Track’

The Potential for a Short Growing Season

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