Wheat
Smut, a gray, moldy growth on corn ears, is present in most cornfields every year, but rarely at the level of 2012.
The corn and wheat markets saw a weaker trade for the week as May corn closed nearly $.30 lower, while the wheat market slipped $.15 lower.
Corn prices jumped Friday on rumors that China had taken advantage of a recent price break to secure U.S. corn.
December 12 Corn closed .38 ¾ lower for the week with little explanation.
As harvest is winding down, it is important to have a plan in place to take advantage of any post-harvest rally conditions.
Zac and Amy Harris tell the story of the 2011 wheat crop on their farm near Hobart, Okla., in the southwestern part of the state.
Check out 10 hours of wheat harvest condensed into a 4-minute time-lapse video.
Diversifying his operation and including manure management put him on the road to regenerative agriculture. Today these practices provide him with premiums and new commodity sales potential.
Wheat harvest is kicking off in major wheat growing areas, while wrapping up in the South. As combines roll, growers are facing below break-even prices, even with the recent Chinese buying spree.
There are plenty of tools at a grower’s disposal, and Farm Journal’s wheat agronomist uses his handheld GreenSeeker on the farm.