Favorable conditions as Illinois corn pollinates

A market analyst and farmer from central Illinois says conditions have been just right as corn pollination continues. “We’ve had warm days here, but at least we’re not in the 90s.” Matt Bennett tells Brownfield it remains to be seen if there’s record yield potential for corn in the state. “We do have a handful…… Continue Reading

Soybeans, corn, wheat see profit taking to start week

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. There was good rainfall over the weekend in some key growing areas. The USDA says 68% of soybeans are good to excellent, down 2% on the week, and 62% are blooming with 26% at the pod setting stage, both close to the five-year averages. Forecasts into…… Continue Reading

Conditions good as corn pollination starts in SD

The corn product manager and agronomist with Peterson Farms Seed says conditions have been good for the corn in South Dakota as it starts to tassel. Rick Swenson says rains have been timely and he’s monitoring the crop for issues. “I’ve actually noticed some plants where there were some silks out, but no tassels yet.…… Continue Reading

Proposed EPA RVOs may help growth in crushing industry

A soybean trader says proposed biofuel blending requirements form the U.S. EPA should support growth in the industry. Travis Steyer with Bartlett says the renewable volume obligations (RVO’s) will likely create more demand.  “The biofuel policies are seen as positive for margin structures for crush plants in the United States. Generally speaking, that’s a been…… Continue Reading

Warm, wet weather having mixed impact on alfalfa

A forage specialist says warm and wet weather is having a mixed impact on alfalfa. Jeff Jackson with CROPLAN tells Brownfield many growers across the Midwest are beginning a third cutting. “The moisture we’ve had is fantastic, and we would all agree that from a crop growing standpoint, having moisture (is beneficial). The guys are…… Continue Reading

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