Articles tagged under: corn
Surprising Corn Acreage Forecast
Published March 31, 2022
One of the most anticipated USDA reports of the year shocked the grain trade. The biggest surprise in the prospective plantings report is the U.S. planted corn estimate at 89.5 million acres. That’s 2.5 million acres lower than trade expectations.…Farmers Business Network Releases Planting Intentions Survey
Published March 30, 2022
Farmers Business Network released a survey-based report on planting intentions. The report forecasts corn acreage at 91.1 million. If realized, this would be more than two million acres below last year. The biggest decline is projected in North Dakota. FBN…U.S. Moving Corn to Russia-Ukraine Buyers
Published March 21, 2022
Last week, the U.S. was loading corn to move to Spain and Italy. According to Reuters, ships bound for both countries both had 35,000 tons of U.S. corn each. Russia’s war with Ukraine has buyers scrambling to look for alternative…How Bad Was South America’s Drought on the Crops?
Published March 19, 2022
The market is trying to determine how much damage has been done to the crops in Argentina and Brazil. Corn and Soybean Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says the drought was very severe in southern Brazil and that brought the soybean…Watch What Happens with U.S. Corn Production
Published March 18, 2022
With uncertainties surrounding global corn production, Brock Associates owner Richard Brock is watching what happens in the United States. Brock is hearing from seed dealers there’s more demand for certain varieties of corn than soybeans this spring in the Midwest.…Grand Forks Residents Seek City-Wide Vote for Corn Wet Mill
Published March 13, 2022
Grand Forks, North Dakota residents are petitioning for a city-wide vote on the FuFeng Group’s proposed corn wet mill. A Facebook group called the GF Community Awareness of FuFeng Project shows has more than 700 community members. In the group,…Management Options Assist in Corn Resistance
Published March 10, 2022
Another Successful Farming webinar took place Wednesday. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ken Ostlie kicked it off by discussing different management options and their varying solutions. "If we're talking about soils and insecticides, they aren't going to give us a…Higher Grain Prices Not Good for Feeding Livestock
Published March 5, 2022
When corn prices are close $8 per bushel, it’s more expensive to feed cattle. Top Third Ag Marketing Senior Risk Management Specialist Ed Duggan says these upward grain prices aren’t great for the livestock sector. "The livestock markets are taking…Food vs. Fuel Shows Up Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Published March 5, 2022
According to Reuters, the Biden administration is considering whether waiving the U.S. biofuel blending mandates could stabilize rising prices for food ingredients. Corn and soybean oil prices continue to increase since Russia invaded Ukraine. Reuters says there are concerns at…