Corn

Got tar spot? Economic data shows two passes can offer ROI, depending on the hybrid. However, if your crop got dinged at pollination that’s a different scenario and might require a revised game plan that takes yield estimates into consideration.

Southern rust has now been confirmed in at least 15 states, and with high heat and humidity this week, along with strong winds, agronomists are encouraging farmers to scout their corn fields, as conditions are ripe for the disease to spread.

Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing says soybeans are seeing a slight bounce early in the session on trade news.

Rich Nelson of Allendale, Inc. says funds returned to sell in corn and soybeans on weak technicals, weather and crop ratings.

Mike Minor, Professional Ag Marketing, says corn and soybeans continue to see fund selling and broke below key moving averages Tuesday morning.

Eric Snodgrass, senior science fellow, Nutrien Ag Solutions says nighttime temperatures in areas of the Corn Belt could set new records which may have a negative effect on corn pollination. In fact, there’s evidence the record hot evenings the last 45 days have already taken a toll.

More reports of ‘overly tight tassel wrap’ are coming in across the Corn Belt – including from the reigning world champion corn grower. Hula shares how he strategically uses his planter to minimize pollination risks.

Corn, soybeans and wheat ended lower on Monday seeing some profit taking after higher weekly closes in the grain complex last week according to Darren Frye, Water Street Solutions. Weather was also a factor.

Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek says the cattle futures opened lower on Monday on follow through selling after the bearish reversals scored on Friday. Corn and soybeans fall with rains over the weekend in the Corn Belt.

Jerry Gulke, president of the Gulke Group, says corn made a bullish weekly reversal and that technical action could signal a bottom in the market.