Harvest
The 2019 harvest story is far from over. Normally, harvest would be close to wrapping up, instead, snow covered corn fields are a common sight in some states. So, just how will USDA count those bushels in January?
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.
Shots of cold air all month means November could end up being colder than normal. Mike Hoffman’s forecast shows January could be the same.
As Iowa braces for another cold snap, propane suppliers are having to prioritize shipments, saving product for homes and livestock producers. Experts say the propane shortage could get worse before it gets better.
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.
Was this week’s rainfall enough to fight drought conditions, and what is meteorologist Mike Hoffman expecting in the next 30 days?
Analysts believe accurate corn and soybean yield reports may not arrive until January.
The forecast this week could bring some snow to portions of the country, but U.S. Farm Report’s Cindi Clawson has bigger concerns about the shot of cold air.