Articles tagged under: wheat

Hard to Take China Chatter Seriously

Published December 6, 2018

Brazilian agriculture consultant and Greenbush, Minnesota native Kory Melby is beginning to hear rumors of possible amounts of soybeans China will purchase from the U.S. "Chinese chat rooms are discussing eight million tons of soybeans bought by the end of…

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Statistics Canada Report Shows Lower Canola Production

Published December 6, 2018

In the November Statistics Canada production report, Canada’s all wheat production is reported at 31.8 million metric tons, in the middle of trade estimates. Canola production is at the lower end of trade guesses at 20.3 million tonnes. Pea and…

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Farmers Reflect on This Year, Prepare for Next Year

Published December 5, 2018

While the 2018 crop year presented its fair share of challenges, there were some small successes. In northeast North Dakota, Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso says wheat and canola were strong performers. "Both crops beat the heat and drought…

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Acreage Shift Still Up in the Air for 2019

Published November 30, 2018

Farmers are still uncertain about their 2019 acreage mix. According to NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson, the timing of trade talks with China will impact the acreage shift. Given the late harvest, fertilizer availability may also impact decisions next…

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Northern Ag Expo to Address Local Production Challenges

Published November 21, 2018

Palmer amaranth, an update on federal dicamba guidelines and look at other local crop production challenges are topics that will be addressed  during the Northern Ag Expo. The show is all about helping farmers plan for the upcoming season and wrap…

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Regional Basis Bids Steady

Published November 21, 2018

Basis bids at the local grain elevators the Red River Farm Network follows are steady to five cents better. Soybean basis ranges from $1.30 under to $1.55 under the January futures. Corn basis ranges from 52 cents under to 65…

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Regional Basis Levels Unchanged

Published November 15, 2018

Cash basis bids around the region is relatively unchanged for corn and soybeans. Wheat basis improved 10 to 25 cents at a few locations. At the six grain elevators the Red River Farm Network follows, wheat bids are quoted 40…

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Details Being Worked Out on USMCA

Published November 12, 2018

The Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Gregg Doud, explains there are some details being worked out on the U.S. Canada Mexico Agreement, like Canada’s wheat grading system. "We've got some variety issue language we…

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Pay Attention to Carry in the Market

Published November 6, 2018

As farmers consider ways to market the crop, Innovus Agra LLC farm management coach Bret Oelke says to look at opportunities to sell the carry. There is opportunity in corn, soybeans and spring wheat. "The further out you go within…

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Final Harvest Price Insurance Options Available

Published November 5, 2018

The end of October determined the final harvest price for revenue-based crop insurance. Ihry Insurance agent Reed Ihry says wheat dropped 5.71 percent, corn dropped 7.07 percent and the biggest drop in the soybeans was at 15.35 percent. "With an…

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