Crops
Most years you won’t see fall anhydrous applications kick-in and help your corn crop until around V6 or V8 when the corn is about knee-high, says Ken Ferrie. This week’s podcast offers some recommendations.
A series of tornado outbreaks across the South and Midwest in mid-December was devastating for states like Kentucky and Tennessee. Individual agricultural companies, as well as groups, continue to pull together to help.
As California farmers’ try to battle back from extreme drought, hope is coming in the form of snow. The state’s average snow water equivalent percentage of snowpack jumped from 19% on December 10 to 98% today.
A new report by EPA shows despite increased restrictions on dicamba, more than 3,500 issues were reported this year with dicamba drifting onto other crops. Three grower groups say the data could have significant gaps.
From increased input prices, to a dimmer outlook on corn export demand, analysts say there are a multitude of factors driving the outlook into the new year. Analysts weigh in on their price picture projections for 2022.
In 2020, this segment of the food industry grew by over 10%. In fact, the growth over the past decade has been 10% compounded annually. Should you have a part in the growing trend?
Hurricane-force winds that raked the U.S. Plains belt last week appeared to cause varying degrees of damage to a winter wheat crop that was already struggling with dry conditions, Kansas crop observers said.
It was another volatile week in the commodity markets. So, what’s helping and hindering prices? Darin Newsom of Darin Newsom Analysis and Tommy Grisafi of Advance Trading break down the factors impacting the markets.
Everybody seems to be talking about cover crops. Rightfully so because, managed correctly, they can provide environmental benefits. Higher yield? Well, maybe, but probably not, at least in the near term.
Residents in eight states are still picking up following what’s now been deemed the deadliest December tornado in history. Farmers in Tennessee are humbled by help from friends and strangers.
What really makes yield per acre? It’s not plant population — that’s merely one component, as we were reminded of in 2021.
As airlines jet out to reduce their carbon footprint, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel are taking flight. And analysts say it could be a demand boon for U.S. farmers.
Devastation Caused by Mid-December Tornado Mounts as Farms and Extension Research Facility Flattened
The devastation created by a rare mid-December tornado is still being assessed. Thousands of structures were demolished in the storms. University of Kentucky’s research station in Princeton was destroyed.
California could see monumental rain and snow this week. The powerful storm is expected to drench the West Coast, as forecasters say the system could bring a month’s worth of rain in a matter of days.
The latest CPI shows drivers are seeing motor fuel prices up 58% at the pump compared to a year ago. In total, the new data released Friday shows U.S. inflation jumped 6.8% last month, the fastest rate in 39 years.
Most of the report’s focus was on wheat; USDA made little change to corn and soybeans for both domestic and South American production.
As harvest wraps up preparations for next season, and the drive to Win the Furrow, are already underway. Fall strip-till is happening and getting it done right is important for stand counts and yields next season.
Global demand has been stable even as shrinking supplies have pushed prices to multiyear highs, but recent shortfalls in some U.S. exports are an example of how U.S. products are priced out of the market when costs soar.
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Don’t let the excitement of getting in the field this spring provoke planting mistakes.
Commodity markets were on a rollercoaster ride this week, with a sharp drop to end November and then a recovery to end the first few days of December. Analysts say that volatility might just be getting started.
Rising costs could lower fertilizer rates in 2022.
What really makes yield per acre? It’s not plant population—that’s merely one component.
This population of waterhemp is currently resistant to six herbicide groups and is now “activating detoxification genes before the herbicides can do harm,” says one researcher.
As an agriculture cooperative that provides a host of warehousing and logistics services in a highly time-sensitive industry.
Open slots and false bottoms are being created as farmers build strips for their spring planting pass.
Hurricane Ida ravaged Louisiana agriculture this fall. The hurricane brought as much as two feet of rain in some areas, as producers grappled with losses and aftermath as those in surrounding states stepped into help.
As the frantic pace of harvest winds down, we can reflect on another season of abundant effort.
USDA’s recent 10-year price projections showed economists expect crop prices to decline, and for analysts and economists digging into the numbers, sustainable aviation fuel was missing from expected soybean demand.
Major investments are bringing more products to the field.