Farmers are concerned a growing season full of challenges could culminate with an early frost. Brent Tharp with Wyffels Hybrids says late planted corn is trying to catch up, and probably needs an extended fall. “I still think if we stay on this Growing Degree track that we’re on, we’ll finish it with a normal …
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Jul 23
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 23, 2019
Sep. corn closed at $4.25 and 1/2, up 3 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $8.85 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $306.40, down $2.00Aug. soybean oil closed at 28.01, up 28 pointsSep. wheat closed at $4.87 and 1/4, unchangedAug. live cattle closed at $109.05, up 60 centsAug. lean hogs …
Jul 23
NPPD’s Environmental Stewardship
Here is another in a series of reports on how Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is “Powering Nebraska”. Today, we’ll hear from Joe Citta, director of corporate environmental and water resources for NPPD. Citta says an important part of environmental stewardship is making sure NPPD is compliant with all the formal rules and regulations. But …
Jul 22
Regulations limiting drone potential for farmers
A remote sensing specialist says adoption of drone technology in agriculture has been slower than expected. In 2013 the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems predicted agriculture would be the industry most impacted by drones. Trevor Witt with Kansas State University Polytechnic says that hasn’t been the case. “Probably largely because of the regulatory restrictions but …
Jul 22
Illinois corn silking way behind
As of Sunday, 36% of Illinois corn was silking , way behind last year when it was almost 100 percent. Corn condition 78-percent fair to good. Soybeans emergence is 96 percent. Soybeans blooming were at 30 percent, well behind last year and the five-year average of 72 percent. Two percent of soybeans were setting pods. …
Jul 22
Wisconsin heat boosts crops
Hot and humid conditions boosted crop growth in Wisconsin last week but severe thunderstorms interrupted fieldwork and hay baling. Cooler, more stable air had moved into the state by Sunday. Corn silking was 10 percent complete, 12 days behind last year and 8 days behind the 5-year average. Corn condition was steady, at 60 percent …
Jul 22
Soybean gall midge an emerging threat
An integrated pest management specialist is concerned about the proliferation of soybean gall midge. Bruce Potter with the University of Minnesota says 2018 was the first year the insect was identified in the state. “Some of it had been blamed on disease earlier. But in Minnesota we’re fairly fortunate. The bigger problems tend to be …
Jul 22
Arkansas crops: 58% rice and 56 percent soybeans rated good to excellent
Tropical Storm Barry brought timely rain to some areas, while causing major flooding damage in others. According to the USDA’s latest Crop and Weather Report, 58 percent of the rice crop is rated good to excellent and 18 percent of the crop is heading. University of Arkansas rice agronomist Jarrod Hardke says the rainfall saved …
Jul 22
Nebraska’s crop ratings still among the highest
Nebraska continues to have some of the highest crop ratings in the country this week. The state’s corn crop is rated 77 percent good to excellent, while soybeans check in at 73 percent. Corn silking, as of Sunday, was 40 percent, compared to 70 percent normal. Three percent was in the dough stage. Soybeans blooming …
Jul 22
Budget negotiations heat up in Washington ahead of August recess
Lawmakers and the White House are rushing to advance a budget deal the House can vote on before the August recess. The Trump Administration is concerned about the debt ceiling and is seeking $150 billion in cuts to mandatory programs, including commodity programs. To avoid the cuts, Congress must agree on higher funding limits. But …