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Texas Field Reports: Wheat Likely to Perform Well; Prices Falling
Jointing wheat. Photo: University of Tennessee Wheat acres were expected to perform well in areas with moisture, but market conditions could mean tough decisions for grain producers, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Bill Thompson, AgriLife Extension economist, San Angelo, said there was concern Texas wheat acres would be down due to extremely wet fall conditions.
Iowa: Feed Corn - Be Aware of 2018 Toxin Levels
Corn ears infected with myotoxin and aflatoxin. Photo: G. Roth, Pennsylvania State University The two bu/acre Iowa corn yield reduction shown in the February 9 crop report demonstrated the impact of late-season wet weather. Corn quality and potential food safety issues are also determined late in the growing season.
Kansas: Soil Fertility - Do You Need More Chloride?
Well winter is still here, even though we occasionally get a “tease” from spring that isn’t too far away! It soon will be time when you will be in field planting corn, soybeans and grain sorghum. So it isn’t too early to start thinking about your fertility program. Of course your first step with any cropping system is soil testing. This component is critical and is the cornerstone of your fertility program.
Iowa: 9 Tips for Managing Wet, Cold Soils
Wet soil with residue cover. Photo: University of Minnesota The amount of snow we received and potential spring rain events can be challenging to an early start to the growing season. Approaching field operations for N applications, tillage, weed control, etc. need to be weighed against potential soil compaction and successful seed germination.
Minnesota: Center Pivot Irrigation - Check Application Uniformity
Center pivot irrigation system in corn field. Photo: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Identifying water application problems when irrigating using a sprinkler irrigation system, such as center pivots, is vital. Over and under irrigation can have an adverse effect on crop yield that can be attributed to poor soil aeration, increased disease incidence and leaching of the agricultural chemicals to the groundwater especially in sandy soils, which are highly porous and cannot hold much water.
USDA: Weekly National Peanut Prices
The following prices are effective from 02/27/19 at 12:01 am Eastern Time until midnight Tuesday 03/05/19. The next announcement is scheduled for 03/05/19 at 3:00 pm Eastern Time. * $424.49 per ton for Runner peanuts * $415.84 per ton for Spanish peanuts * $429.80 per ton for Valencia peanuts * $429.80 per ton for Virginia peanuts These NPP are based on the 2018-crop loan differentials announced June 25, 2018.
Texas High Plains Wheat: ‘Gain or Grain’? Time to Decide.
Cattle in the High Plains should be removed from wheat pastures where grain production is the main objective. Photo: Kay Ledbetter, Texas AgriLife Extension In the Texas High Plains, where more than half of the wheat crop is grown with a dual purpose – cattle grazing and grain production – now is the critical time to be making the “gain or grain” decision, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
Mississippi: Dicamba Applicator Training Offered Online, in Person
Loading herbicide. ©Debra L Ferguson Stock Photography The Dicamba Applicator Training required for individuals who plan to apply dicamba herbicide products in Xtend cropping systems has been opened online and scheduled at several sites in the Delta and north Mississippi. The Mississippi State University Extension Service updated the web-based Auxin Training and Dicamba Applicator Training modules to reflect the latest requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
DTN Introduces Mobile Grain Tracking And Selling App
The Port of Rosedale - Rosedale, Mississippi - Mississippi River ©Debra L Ferguson Stock Photography DTN has released a mobile iOS app that facilitates end-to-end cash grain sales to help growers take advantage of seasonal marketing opportunities and track important information, all in one place. The app, DTN Ag Marketplace, provides growers with instant access to grain prices, as well as their current inventory levels and market positions.
Nebraska: Corn Planting and Early Growth Stages - Podcast
©Debra L Ferguson Stock Images Corn hybrid selection, seedbed preparation, and seeding rate and date are keys to achieving the top-producing, uniform corn stands you look forward to seeing at emergence each spring. On the latest CropWatch Podcast Extension Educator Michael Sindelar talks with Extension Cropping Systems Agronomist Roger Elmore about early season steps to ensure the results you want. He also addresses early crop stages and what to expect.
Net Farm Income Forecast: What Will 2019 Look Like?
Soybean harvest. ©Debra L Ferguson Stock Photography The USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) first forecast of 2019 net farm income was initially scheduled for a February 6 release, but the partial government shutdown caused a delay in the release of a number of USDA statistics and reports. As a result, ERS will release its first forecast of 2019 net farm income on March 6. This article develops a prediction of ERS’ 2019 net farm income forecast based on forecasts from recent years.
USDA Projections: Corn and Cotton Up; Soy Declines 8% - DTN
USDA sees higher corn acres, production, exports and prices for the 2019-20 crop as well as lower ending stocks at the end of the year. It’s a different story for soybeans as production and yield are lowered, but a high carryover, relatively low exports and overall higher supply will translate into continued higher ending stocks. USDA released its initial Grains and Oilseeds Outlook early Friday at the USDA Agricultural Outlook Conference.
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