Corn
Kernel depth and fill contribute significantly to yield in newer hybrids. It’s one reason a ‘Hail Mary’ fungicide pass might still offer ROI and keep corn standing until combines roll.
Infection may not directly impact herd health, but it can have implications for nutritional management.
Rich Nelson, Chief Strategist with Allendale, Inc. says corn was lower Wednesday, seeing some profit taking after getting overbought but the rest of the grain and livestock complex were also lower.
The amount of damage that can occur in crops depends largely upon these factors — how cold it gets and for how many hours, and the plants’ stage of development.
Mike Zuzolo, Global Commodity Analytics, says soybeans saw risk off selling as China aligned itself with Russia and India, which signals no deal between the U.S. and China any time soon.
A prematurely collapsing ear shank stops grain fill, leading to yield reductions that can reach as high as 40%.
Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek says live and feeder cattle futures are back into new contract and all-time highs after showing considerable resilience last week and despite a selloff in the equities. Grains sell off on tariff concerns.
Crops in parts of the Corn Belt may have run out of gas with the onset of flash drought. As a result, the crop may be going backward from USDA’s August estimates.
The corn crop faced tight tassel wrap and other pollination challenges in 2025. Here’s what one Kansas farm does to minimize risk and safeguard yield potential.
Gulke says next week’s action in corn futures is important because a continued rally could provide the first buy signal in the corn market in over six months.