Crop Production
Estimated corn plantings raised more than expected to 89.92 million ac., all wheat acres also above expectations.
Come join Ken Ferrie at this year’s Farm Journal Corn and Soybean College, hosted by Crop-Tech Consulting, July 26-27 in Heyworth, Ill.
Supply chain issues and concerns about sourcing inputs for the 2022 growing season prompted more farmers to try e-commerce for pricing inputs this year as FBN says their website saw an uptick in traffic and sales.
Nebraska farmers have faced various challenges this spring and which may cut into yield prospects for the 2022 season.
Enjoy this roundup of stories from Farm Journal’s May/June 2022 issue.
The 70% in the good-to-excellent rating for the U.S. corn crop is two percentage points lower than last week’s 72%.
Sizzling heat hit much of the U.S. this week. The NOAA reports May 2022 was among “Earth’s top 10 warmest months,” and that 2022 is the sixth-warmest year on record so far.
Record-breaking heat. Unprecedented flooding. Hail that proved to be devastating to corn fields in Nebraska. The extreme weather can all be attributed to a ridge of high pressure parked over the country.
After hitting record highs, fertilizer prices are finally cooling down.
Be on the lookout for this mother of clones.
Potassium’s behavior in the soil sets it apart from other nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. That means you must manage it differently.
Farmers in North Dakota are busy planting this weekend. But with water still standing in fields, there’s the possibility of 1 million acres in prevent plant. Tommy Grisafi and Brian Splitt break down the markets.
Less than 50% of the continental U.S. is in moderate drought for the first time since November, but with another drought record still running strong, forecasts show drought could grow over the summer months.
Payments from the first phase of the Emergency Relief Program are going out to farmers.
Fertilizer prices, led by CF Industries, fell in Thursday’s trading. Nitrogen prices reportedly plunged 30%, partly due to demand destruction.
To help stem a food crisis, USDA announced it will allow CRP participants in the final year of their contract to request voluntary termination following the end of the nesting season for 2022.
Crucial Rains Finally Drenched Portions of Texas, Is It Enough to Save the State’s Crops and Cattle?
Texas received crucial rains this week, reviving farmers’ hopes of producing a crop this year. A dire drought situation already robbed farmers of their winter wheat, but rains are now sprouting hope for other crops.
Soybean prices are up 7.4% since May 9, with prices surging again this week. The July soybean contract posted closes in the green four out of five days this week, kicking the week off with a 63¢t price jump.
U.S. wheat futures fell sharply on Wednesday following a report about efforts by the United Nations to restore Ukraine grain shipments along with news of potential Russian wheat exports.
Lenexa, Kan., (May 16, 2022) — Farm Journal announces Michelle Rook, one of the most experienced and respected reporters in agriculture media, has joined the company as a national reporter.
A dust storm rippled through the Midwest late last week, followed by rain in some parts and continued heat in others. This weather event highlights soil safeguarding needs, according to Conservation Agronomist Roberts.
Three requests for information were published by the Federal Register. The requests outlined information about competition in regard to producers’ access to fertilizer, seed and ag inputs, as well as food retail.
What if a partial solution to the plight of millions of dying children was a mere bowl of grain, but the sustaining food was pushed away in the name of science? Welcome to the saga of Golden Rice.
Supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions grip agricultural markets today , with wheat seeing the most significant spike in volatility in 2022.
It is far too common to see waterways in Louisiana clogged by giant salvinia, an invasive aquatic plant native to South America. Now, Louisiana is looking at an alternative use for the noxious plant — paper.
Here is a guide to the products available in the corn and soybean markets.
Post-emergent herbicide supplies can be hard to find this year. To overcome this challenge, make a plan and consider a new approach to weed management.
Take control of on-farm inventory to balance supply chain turbulence.
Short-dated new crop options help farmers manage risk around USDA reports or other market-moving events with a lower premium. Geopolitical events have introduced new risks for producers in 2022.
Farmers and ranchers have had to endure high winds for months. The powerful gusts haven’t just been annoying; it’s caused disasters across the U.S. High winds have been the culprit of wildfires and more.