Reading Time: 2 minutes Prospects for corn and soybean crops in Iowa and Minnesota are the strongest in at least 22 years, scouts on Pro Farmer’s annual tour of top grain-producing states said on Thursday, but diseases already lurking in fields could limit yields at harvest.
Crop tour finds huge Minnesota, Iowa crops, but diseases lurk
Crop tour finds strong corn, soy potential along with diseases in Illinois, western Iowa
Reading Time: 2 minutes Corn yield potential and soybean prospects are significantly above average across Illinois and western Iowa, though plant diseases could threaten final yields, scouts on an annual crop tour of the Midwest said on Wednesday.
Nebraska soy, Indiana corn show best potential in years, crop scouts say
Reading Time: 2 minutes Nebraska’s soybean pod count is the highest in at least 22 years, and its corn yield potential is the strongest in four years, scouts said on Tuesday during the second day of Pro Farmer’s annual tour of major grain-producing states.
U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans rally as rains threaten more planting problems
Reading Time: 2 minutes Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grain and soybean futures jumped to their highest levels in more than a week on Wednesday as rains threatened to further delay corn and soy plantings and put crop yields at risk. The gains came a day after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Tuesday cited “unprecedented planting delays” […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Manitoba corn seems headed for lower yields
Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada — Manitoba’s corn crop harvest is getting underway earlier than expected, which could point to potential yield problems. While it’s too early to provide firm yield estimates, Morgan Cott, field agronomist for the Manitoba Corn Growers Association, said some high-moisture corn was already harvested in mid-September, and regular grain corn harvest got underway […] Read more
Higher corn yields on the way
Plant growth regulators are opening the door to unheard of yields
Reading Time: 5 minutes Plant science and breeding technologies have been at the forefront of the last century’s new yield plateaus, particularly in corn. First was the development of hybrid seed production along with research that led to an understanding of fertilizer and then weed control. Most recently, biotech innovations have provided enhanced pest and weed management opportunities. Amidst […] Read more
Hot fall pulls Ontario corn yields above average
Reading Time: 3 minutes Ontario’s corn crop yielded better than expected, at 184 bushels per acre average, while soybeans were closer to their 10-year average at 44 bushels per acre, according to Agricorp. Why it matters: The provincial crop insurance agency has some of the most solid crop production numbers in Ontario, as its members have to report their […] Read more
Manitoba corn rides strong yields through bearish market
Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada — Even as large world supplies continue to weigh down the North American corn market, farmers in Manitoba can continue to hang their hats on strong yields, according to an industry expert. Manitoba’s average yield from the 2017 crop was 134 bushels an acre, according to Myron Krahn, president of the Manitoba Corn […] Read more
Manitoba corn harvest off and running
Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada –– Manitoba’s corn harvest is just getting underway as many producers hold off combining to provide extra drydown time. More farmers will likely get into their grain corn this week and next, said Pam de Rocquigny, general manager of Manitoba Corn Growers. “The weather looks great so hopefully corn continues to dry down.” […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn falls after USDA raises yield estimate
Reading Time: 2 minutes Chicago | Reuters — Chicago corn futures fell 1.7 per cent on Tuesday, the biggest drop for a most-active contract in nearly a month, after the U.S. Department of Agriculture raised its 2017 corn yield forecast, bucking most trade expectations for a reduction. Soybean futures fell after the USDA surprised analysts by hiking its U.S. […] Read more
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