Most South Dakota farmers are still waiting for the combination of good weather and warmer soil temperatures before moving into fieldwork. USDA reporters say only 15% of the state’s spring wheat is planted, which is 27% behind last year but still ahead of the five-year average of 12%. Sixteen percent of South Dakota’s oats are planted with 1% emerging. Some parts of the state are better off when it comes […]
Spotty cold and wet conditions in parts of the state are causing planting delays for some Tennessee farmers. Wheat conditions across much of the state are mostly good with 70% of the crop rated good to excellent and 57% jointed with 1% headed. Four percent of the corn crop has been planted behind both last year and the 5-year average. Twenty-eight percent of the apple crop is in full bloom. […]
Researchers are continuing to test the effectiveness of plant identification apps for farmers as technology evolves. Michigan State University’s Erin Hill tells Brownfield she’s been analyzing plant identification applications that work on both androids and iPhones for the past four years. “Having a plant ID app at your fingertips is an amazing technology because you need to know what enemy you’re up against if you’re trying to control it,” she […]
Soybeans are lower on profit taking. The market was also being driven down by sharp crude oil losses. The soybean market saw strong support last week with USDA’s estimated soybean ending stocks falling 25 million bushels from last month to 260 million in its World Ag Supply and Demand report Friday. And the Buenos Aires Grain exchange recently lowered its soybean ratings further, adding support into the market. CONAB, Brazil’s […]
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle closed higher, supported by higher boxed beef during the session and waiting for direct cash business to develop and feeder cattle were mixed adjusting spreads. June live cattle closed $.97 higher at $134.80 and August live cattle closed $.77 higher $136.62. May feeder cattle closed $.52 higher at $159.90 and August feeder cattle closed $0.25 lower at $173.30. Direct cash cattle trade activity […]
Persistent wet conditions continue to keep Michigan farmers out of fields. USDA says less than one percent of the state is experiencing moderate drought. Topsoil moisture is 99 percent adequate to surplus and subsoil moisture is at 92 percent. Winter wheat condition was reported at 39 percent good to excellent, a one percent improvement from the prior week. Peach, tart cherry, and early apple and blueberry varieties are showing signs […]
Temperatures remained slightly below normal while precipitation was above average in Illinois last week. The USDA says winter wheat in the state is 51 percent good to excellent, up three percent on the week, with four percent headed. Topsoil moisture is 96 percent adequate to surplus and subsoil moisture is at 94 percent. ...
The National FFA president says to get where he is, just say “yes.” National FFA president Cole Baerlocher encourages members who aspire to be a national officer to say yes to every opportunity the organization presents. “That is what I feel you need to do is just continue to show that dedication for our organization, and not to be afraid to fall down every now and then, to fail. Because […]
The USDA says cool and wet conditions limited pasture growth and fieldwork in Ohio. Oats are 11 percent planted, compared to 36 percent last year. Winter wheat is rated 62 percent good to excellent. Topsoil moisture and subsoil moisture are both 100 percent adequate to surplus. ...
