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U.S. Exports: Ethanol Down 24%; Biodiesel, DDG Up - DTN
The U.S. Census Bureau said Friday that U.S. exports of goods and services totaled $215.3 billion in May, up $4.1 billion from April. Imports totaled $258.4 billion, up $1.1 billion on the month. The resulting trade deficit of $43.1 billion for May was down $3.0 billion from April’s revised total. USDA later provided more details for exports of ethanol, biodiesel and distillers grains. USDA said U.S. exports of ethanol totaled 91.9 million gallons in May, down 24% from a year ago.
Virginia Field Reports: Variable Corn Progress, Good Conditions
Crop Progress and Condition for the Week Ending July 8, 2018. REPORTER COMMENTS BY COUNTY – Comments are based on remarks made by extension agents, farmers, commodity specialists, and other knowledgeable individuals. ROCKINGHAM (Doug Horn) A few spotty rains during the week. Corn height and maturity is highly variable in many fields. Early planted corn is starting to tassel. Most wheat has been harvested.
Global Wheat Production: 7 Countries Compared - Yield, Gross Revenue, Cost
Examining the competitiveness of wheat production in different regions of the world is often difficult due to lack of comparable data and consensus regarding what needs to be measured. To be useful, international data needs to be expressed in common production units and converted to a common currency. Also, production and cost measures need to be consistently defined across production regions or farms.
South Carolina Field Reports: Crops Progressing Well in High Heat
Crop Progress and Condition for the Week Ending July 8, 2018. Mark Nettles, Orangeburg County Rain events kept soil moisture at good levels this week. Most crops are doing well, but some corn was hurt during a dry spell earlier in the season. Charles Davis, Calhoun County Crops are progressing well despite high temperatures. Scattered showers and storms have managed to keep soil moisture levels tolerable in most places.
Arkansas Field Reports: Drought Hitting Pastures Hard
Crop Progress and Condition for the Week Ending July 8, 2018. Mike McClintock, Boone County “The drought continued in Boone County. Ranchers were starting to cull their cow herds due to lack of pasture growth and poor hay production.” Russ Parker, Crittenden County “Growing season reached the hot and dry phase. Most crops have received at least one irrigation. Insect pressure has been light in all crops. Cotton has fared very well with favorable weather since planting. Corn is maturing rapidly.
Mississippi Field Reports: Scattered Showers Aid Crop Progress
Crop Progress and Condition for the Week Ending July 8, 2018. Lemon Ray Phelps, Marshall County “Scattered showers throughout the county last week have continued to push row crops while hindering hay production.” Patrick J. Poindexter, Alcorn County “Recent scattered showers last week has halted fieldwork temporarily.
Arkansas Rice: DD50 Rice Program Optimized for Smart Phones, Tablets
Arkansas Rice: DD50 Rice Program Optimized for Smart Phones, Tablets Posted on July 10, 2018 By Fred Miller, University of Arkansas Improvements and updates to the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s DD50 rice management program provide more accurate reports and easier access, especially on mobile devices. The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board provided funding for the upgrade, said Jarrod Hardke, extension rice agronomist.
Almonds Acres Expansion Increased Revenue for Beekeeper Pollination Services
Until the early 20th century, honey bees (Apis Melifera) primarily provided beekeepers revenue through the sale of honey. In the 1910s, beekeepers began renting colonies to farmers to improve the yields of melons, orchard crops, and, later, following agronomic evidence, alfalfa and vegetable seed. As late as 1988, however, pollination services accounted for only 11 percent of beekeeper revenue.
Louisiana Field Reports: Beneficial Rains; Rice Fields Being Drained
Crop Progress and Condition for the Week Ending July 8, 2018. Todd Fontenot, Evangeline Parish “Recent rains have been very beneficial. Rice is mostly headed and some fields are being drained. Early soybeans are blooming and rain provided much needed moisture. Pastures have also improved with rainfall.” Blair Herbert, Iberia Parish “Area has been receiving needed rains. Crops such as sugarcane have shown good progress with the recent rains and warm temperatures.
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