Corn
In the hustle and bustle of harvest, it might be crazy to think about stopping in between fields to clean your combine. If you don’t, you might set yourself up for bigger challenges next year, and in years to come.
The first two of 16 U.S. Crop Watch fields were harvested last week, though for the most part, the producers report that harvest activity has been on the lighter side and will likely ramp up in the coming days.
Because corn went down green, and before black layer, there is an incredible amount of biomass in fields that needs managed. Start strategizing what you can do now.
At this point, is it worth the risk of tearing up fields to gather the grain only to spend money to dry the crops? Should you instead take the gamble of in-field loss and just leave the crops until next spring.
A propane shortage is plaguing the Midwest, with some farmers forced to store their wet corn until spring, but now some are worried it could also mean a shortage of anhydrous ammonia this spring.
As Old Man Winter fast approaches, many farmers will be left with a long to-do list come spring.
Snow is blanketing much of the U.S., which adds more complexity to an already-challenging harvest. Leaving corn and soybeans standing in fields over winter puts you at greater risk of yield loss in-field.
Corn is coming in wetter and with lower test weights than normal. For many farmers this might mean they don’t have the drying capacity to keep up with harvest—but does the local elevator?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says farmers are expected to harvest the largest soybean crop on record, but they have to deal with a constricted market in which to sell their crop.
Farmers in North Dakota and South Dakota woke up to a dismal sight on Wednesday; more than 5 inches of snow blanketed much of the region.
2019 has already been a struggle for many producers, as weather woes are creating a rollercoaster of emotions. However, the production challenges could last into winter according to Ken Ferrie. He helps get you prepared.
Harvest is in full swing, but the impact of a difficult planting season is still apparent from the combine perch.
Monday’s Crop Progress shows 30 point delays in both corn and soybean harvest in Minnesota.
See all of the report data, coverage and analysis of USDA’s Oct. 10 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) and Crop Production reports.
A mycotoxin with the propensity to hurt livestock and even humans that consume it, fumonisin is making its way through parts of Okalahoma and Texas well-above normal levels. Farmers with the mold are likely to face discounts and possibly be unable to feed grain to livestock.
A corn maze tribute to Star Wars’ leading lady.
In light of low prices, producers might be best served by using existing bins or building new ones for corn, capturing local basis and turning storage into a cash cow in 2018, says Jerry Gulke of the Gulke Group.
Study corn plants prior to harvest to see what when right and what when wrong with your nitrogen management strategy. Use this time to set yield expectations for this year and make corrections for next season.
The grain markets are in a constant lull, says R.J. O’Brien’s Chris Modaff. He shares what is needed to add some action back into the markets.
Track and field coaches regularly tell runners they must start strong and finish strong to win the race. The same can be said for growing corn. As you work toward a strong finish this fall, conduct pre-harvest field checks to help corn harvest go more smoothly. These recommendations will add bushels to the bin and set the groundwork for a successful 2018 season.
Worried about corn infected with mold or stalk quality issues? You’re not alone. But what to do now, with harvest rolling and grain put into storage? Is it too late to make a difference?
Stalk rots, wind storms and other challenges throughout the year may mean you have down corn. While this is never ideal and often brings yield loss, you can manage your losses through a few steps.
U.S. farmers harvested an estimated 14.407 billion bushels of corn this past year
Illinois farmers are winding down the harvest, with 97 percent of the state’s corn crop having been brought in as of last week.
AgDay’s Tyne Morgan takes us to the Show-Me State where the heat has pushed this year’s crop to be ready a month early.
As yield projections inch higher and the corn prices sink, Jerry Gulke wants farmers to act as though they have nerves of steel.
As you work toward a strong finish this fall, conduct pre-harvest field checks to help corn harvest go more smoothly.
Manhattan, Ill., farmer Dave Kestel says while yields are still impressive, they would have been extraordinary if they would have just caught one of those summer rains.
After a three-week hiatus, USDA returned this week with its weekly Crop Progress and Condition Rating reports.
Here’s the advice Mark Gold of Top Third Ag Marketing gave farmers at 2013 Corn College in Coldwater, Mich. He spoke with Farm Journal Radio’s Pam Fretwell.