Crops
USDA’s first Crop Progress Report of the year showed only 27% of the nation’s winter wheat crop is rated “good,” far below the trade’s expectations. The numbers show the battle against drought is brutal in winter wheat.
Nearly 4 million acres of CRP expire this year. Secy. Vilsack wrote to National Grain and Feed Association’s Mike Seyfert to share converting CRP is “unfeasible.” However, Vilsack did offer one caveat in his letter.
China came in with a major buy to start the week. USDA confirmed in its daily export sales report that Beijing purchased 1.084 million tonnes of U.S. corn marking the biggest buy since May of 2021.
Nick Gordiichuk estimates farmers will plant about 25% of their crops this year. He has no idea when he will get back into fields. Many contain landmines, unexploded rockets and war’s debris.
Commodity prices won’t grow less volatile over the next several months. So, what’s a potential game plan for locking in feed prices? Friday’s market action may be one example of what producers can do to manage risk.
Gear your control efforts toward weeds that emerge when air temperatures are between 40 and 70 degrees °F. These include ragweed species, common lambsquarters, burcucumber, kochia, common sunflower and marestail.
Ukrainian farmers had sown about 400,000 hectares (988,000 acres) with various spring crops by Thursday, or a tenth more than by the same date last year, despite the Russian invasion, said deputy ag minister.
Colorado farmer Brian Brooks thinks 80% of the dryland winter wheat in his area may not survive, as some acres didn’t even sprout. Prevent plant for spring may be his only option without moisture in the coming weeks.
USDA’s Prospective Plantings report came with some shocks as farmers revealed 2022 planting plans. Despite the higher than expected soybean acreage numbers, some analysts say the soybean balance sheet is still tight.
For weed control in soybeans you need a back-up plan to your back-up plan this season.
Do your planting intentions align with the USDA data released on March 31? Share your thoughts in our poll.
Concern about water quality has spurred nutrient reduction incentive programs and, in some cases, regulations. If you haven’t been affected by one, you probably soon will be.
The Ukranian government announced removal of corn and sunflower oil export license requirements to allow for easier exports, while also hoping the sale of the commodities will provide money for spring planting.
From changes in corn and wheat acres to more producers looking to plant soybeans, FBN’s 2022 Planting Report could be an early indication of what USDA’s March Prospective Plantings report will show later this week.
Here’s one way to know whether you work with a reputable seed company. Along with that, it’s time to put out lures and traps for various pests, including wireworms, armyworms and voles.
Experts say you don’t need to worry about the bright yellow, blue, black and red Joro spider — it’s one of the few creatures that preys on a bug that attacks Southern crops.
Less than a week from USDA’s Prospective Plantings report, it seems the market isn’t consumed by possible acreage outcomes. Instead, outside interest fueled prices as investors see commodities as a safe bet.
The crisis in Ukraine continues as farmers prepare to plant. And now there are reports planted acres in the country could fall by half this spring as Russia is accused of deliberately targeting Ukrainian agriculture.
Spring is officially here – and planting intentions are all the buzz. Here’s seven different acreage estimates for corn, soybeans and wheat.
Preview 2.1 SC herbicide from UPL targets tough broadleaf weeds and will be available for use on about half a million soybean acres this season.
Experts say using less herbicide, or cutting the rate of product per acre, isn’t a good solution.
A labor dispute that shut down operations at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd on Sunday is set to aggravate a shortage of commodities, and a prolonged lockdown could hurt farmers ahead of the spring planting season.
The northern corn rootworm lays eggs that can sit in soils between two and five years before hatching. That complicates control measures.
The fundamentals in both the grain and livestock markets didn’t change this week. So, why did prices see such a volatile trading week? Joe Vaclavik and Don Close break down this week’s market action on U.S. Farm Report.
As the crisis in Ukraine continues and the world debates whether Ukraine will plant crops this year, what is best-case and worst-case scenario for agriculture in Ukraine? U.S. Farm Report analysts weigh the scenarios.
Post-emergent herbicide supplies can be harder to find this year. Industry professionals recommend making a plan and considering a new approach to weed management to get ahead this growing season.
Scientists expect corn hybrids containing the technology will help farmers regain the upper hand over a variety of above-ground and below-ground pests that current technology is struggling to contain.
The U.S. is the second or third top importer for each of the three major components of fertilizer. Top producers of the major components of fertilizer include China, Russia, Canada, Morocco and Belarus.
The U.S. is “no where near” having 100% of the fertilizer products farmers need at planting, according to The Fertilizer Institute. Soil sampling and good nutrient stewardship principles are more important than ever.
Brazil’s soybean crop seems to be shrinking. Estimates by AgResource earlier this month show a soybean crop under 120 MMT, and it’s yet another slash to crop estimates that are at a level not even USDA has touched yet.