Corn

The flow of nitrates from farm fertilizer and treated wastewater into the Illinois River that contributes to a dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico has fallen, a new study says. Researchers believe one likely factor, the use of newer, more robust varieties of corn, could make the drop a long-lasting one.

Hail across many pockets of the Midwest means some farmers face tough replant and crop insurance decisions.

As a part of its most recent marketing efforts, NASCAR released a promotional video professing its love for American ethanol.

The fund-led rally in soybeans is presenting a selling opportunity. While not as strong, there’s also a selling opportunity in the corn market on the corrective rebound.

AgWeb.com will have full coverage of USDA’s April reports, following the 11 a.m. Central Time releases.

USDA’s March planting intentions were much higher than expected for corn and lower than anticipated for soybeans. This was likely the highest acreage figure the market will see for corn and the lowest for soybeans this year.

AgWeb.com will have full coverage of USDA’s March 9 reports, following the 11 a.m. Central Time releases.

Too much supply, not enough demand and limited prospects for a significant improvement in export demand leave the grain and soybean markets grasping for bullish news on the weather front. A summer weather rally may happen, but I wouldn’t use pen if writing that into your marketing plan.

Curtis Thompson, weed management specialist, has compiled information about seven corn herbicides newly available for the 2016 growing season.

Weekly Export Inspections Report highlights.