Articles tagged under: wheat
Consider Wheat Disease Control
Published May 23, 2022
Planting has only started but farmers are being reminded to consider the disease threat. NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop says farmers should stick to their original plans for disease control with wheat acres. "With late planting, some people may…Profit-Taking in Wheat Markets Going Into Weekend
Published May 20, 2022
There was profit-taking in the wheat markets on Friday. Ever Ag market analyst Matt Tranel says that follows the run up in prices following India’s export ban. "That wasn't necessarily a surprise, but it was a disappointment to the markets.…USDA Updates U.S. New Crop Production Estimates
Published May 13, 2022
In the May WASDE report, USDA lowered new crop corn production more than trade estimates on a four bushel per acre yield decline from the March Planting Intentions report. Corn production is forecast at 14.5 billion bushels on a yield…Wheat Remains in the Plan
Published May 13, 2022
A large percentage of spring wheat is seeded in South Dakota and southwest North Dakota. WestBred Regional Manager Peter Comis says it is a different situation in other parts of the region. "It is still at a standstill." Despite the…Match Nitrogen to Yield Potential
Published May 6, 2022
With the high cost of nitrogen and a delay in spring planting, NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen encourages farmers to match nitrogen to yield potential. Especially in the northern Red River Valley. "On our nitrogen calculator, we have high…Solving a Global Wheat Demand Puzzle
Published May 3, 2022
As long as there’s uncertainty surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war, market volatility will remain. Ukraine typically exports 20 million tons of wheat each year. "About ten percent of the total world trade is coming from Ukraine," said Vince Peterson, president, U.S.…White House Wants to Boost U.S. Wheat and Oilseed Production
Published May 3, 2022
As part of a $33 billion request for Ukrainian aid, the White House would like to see wheat and oilseed production increase in the United States to help address global food shortages. President Biden is asking Congress for $500 million…More Wheat and Durum, Less Canola and Barley
Published April 27, 2022
Canadian farmers are expected to increase wheat and durum acres while reducing barley and canola acres from last year. Statistics Canada’s planting intentions report says farmers intend to plant 20.9 million acres of canola. That is down seven percent from…The Acreage Battle at Play in the Markets
Published April 15, 2022
Corn and soybeans closed mixed before the holiday weekend, while the wheat market saw more of a substantial sell-off. U.S. Commodities Vice President Jason Roose says the acreage mix continues to be in play. "At $7 corn and $16 beans,…