Iowa ag secretary Mike Naig says, given a choice, most farmers would choose better access to markets over ‘trade aid’ from the federal government. “But in recognition of the fact that our markets are being impacted by trade uncertainty, I think it may very well make sense to have a trade assistance package much like …
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May 14
Getting the most out of the shortened growing season
Farmers have been struggling to get their crops planted this spring and that means getting nutrients get into the plants as early as possible is crucial. In this Managing for Profit, Mike Zwingman with Verdesian Life Sciences says growers can still maximize nutrient uptake and improve yields despite the condensed growing season. Continue reading Getting …
May 13
Ag groups frustrated with latest tariff hike
Ag groups are discouraged by the latest round of tariff hikes as the U.S.-China trade war continues. Kimberly Atkins, vice president and chief operating officer with the U.S. Grains Council, says farmers need a win now more than ever. “They’re struggling right now with low prices, weather concerns, and now additional concerns on the …
May 13
High river levels impede shipping
High water is hurting soybean growers in more ways than one. Many Missouri growers are delayed getting in fields, and markets are further lowered by limited barge shipping. Tom Steever spoke to Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, who says high river levels add insult to injury. To find out more, visit mosoy.org. Brought …
May 13
52% of Missouri corn planted
Missouri corn as of Sunday is just 52% planted and well below a year ago. Corn emergence is 31 percent. Soybeans planted reached five-percent, 34 percentage points behind last year, according to the Missouri office of USDA NASS. Twenty-two percent of cotton is planted and rice reached 54 percent. Winter wheat headed was 51 percent, …
May 13
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 13, 2019
Jul. corn closed at $3.56 and 1/2, up 4 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at 8.02 and 1/2, down 6 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $287.30, unchanged Jul. soybean oil closed at 26.61, down 18 pointsJul. wheat closed at $4.37, up 12 and 1/4 centsJun. live cattle closed at $109.75, down …
May 13
Minnesota corn planting improves 15% in last week, but still 44% behind normal
Corn planting in Minnesota improved from six to 21 percent complete this past week. But the USDA says this year’s pace still lags well behind the five-year average of 65 percent. West-central Minnesota farmer Zach Johnson says his first 500 acres are in. “Some of it we pushed in a little bit early. The soil …
May 13
Nebraska’s corn planting at 46 percent
Photo courtesy Farm Credit Services of America Corn planting in Nebraska stood at 46 percent as of Sunday, well behind the five-year average of 72 percent. Nine percent of the corn crop had emerged. Soybean planting was at 20 percent compared to 32 average. Eight percent of sorghum was planted. Winter wheat rated 67 percent …
May 13
Iowa corn planting nears halfway mark
Photo courtesy Iowa Soybean Association Iowa farmers had 48 percent of the state’s expected corn crop planted as of Sunday, just over a week behind the five-year average of 76 percent. Only five percent of the corn crop had emerged. West central Iowa had the highest percentage of corn planted at 67 percent, while northeast …
May 13
Agronomist optimistic about planting progress in Minnesota
An agronomist who covers southern Minnesota is hopeful a lot of corn gets planted this week. Jon Zuk with Winfield United says the outlook is promising. “I think we have two rain chances, (one) on Tuesday and (one on) Thursday, that are pretty minimal. And actually the last couple days with the wind and the …