A professor of crop physiology at the University of Illinois says fertility is the key to higher corn yields. Dr. Fred Below says proper crop nutrition is vital. “If there’s anything that I think is out of date compared to the yield potential of modern corn hybrids, it’s how we fertilize them.” He says, “How […]
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Commentary Harvest is underway in my neck of the woods. Before long combines, grain carts and trucks will be rolling dusk
Updated yield forecasts for new crop corn and soybeans are expected in the September USDA report and the chief commodities economist
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, waiting on the week’s direct business. October live cattle closed
Dec. corn closed at $4.04 and 3/4, up 1/2 centNov. soybeans closed at $10.00 and 1/2, up 3 and 1/4 centsOct.
New spotted lanternfly infestations have been found in Southeast Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says an extensive
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade expects the USDA to raise its yield guess slightly in
When you think of fall harvest, you probably think of corn, soybeans, and possibly pumpkins. But did you know it’s also
Weather conditions look favorable for many farmers over the next two weeks. Dan Collins is a meteorologist with the Climate Prediction
Midwest farmers focused on harvest should also have their cover crop plans in place. Kris Reynolds, Midwest regional director with American
