Corn News Archive
Molds and Mycotoxins Show Up In Corn
Oct 30, 2009, Source: University of Illinois
Record October rainfall plus cool weather has increased risk for mold development in corn, and telephone calls to the University of Illinois (U of I) have increased with questions from producers on how to best deal with this risk. Moldy corn reduces bushel weight, corn quality and nutrient content and increases the risk of mycotoxin formation...
Moldy Corn Could Cause More Problems If Not Stored Properly
Oct 22, 2009, Source: Purdue University
Corn farmers across Illinois, Indiana and Ohio are battling moldy corn, which causes challenges from a grain handling and storage standpoint. Richard Stroshine, a Purdue University researcher, offers tips and advice for farmers in the eastern Corn Belt dealing with diplodia, giberella and other corn ear rots...
National Survey Finds Strong Support for Corn Farmers, Corn Ethanol
Oct 20, 2009, Source: National Corn Growers Association
A nationwide survey conducted for the National Corn Growers Association found broad public respect and trust for family farmers and support for corn as food, feed and fuel. Ninety-five percent of those polled find farmers to be trusted messengers on issues such as agriculture, corn products and ethanol – and ethanol itself was supported or strongly supported as a good fuel alternative by 65%...
Watch For Frost Damage In Corn Crops
Oct 13, 2009, Source: University of Minnesota
This week's freezing temperatures in much of Minnesota have ended the growing season for most of the state’s landscape, according to Mark Seeley, University of Minnesota Extension climatologist. While the outlook does not seem to be critical for the crops that have reached maturity, some corn may be affected...
Crop Concerns, Strong Demand Support Corn, Soybean Prices
Oct 13, 2009, Source: University of Illinois
On-going crop concerns could add to recent price strength in both corn and soybeans, and higher prices should probably move pricing strategies to less storage and more harvesttime pricing, according to University of Illinois Economist Darrel Good. December 2009 corn futures have increased by about 65¢/bu. from the early September low. November 2009 soybean futures ...
High-moisture Corn Again Expected at Harvest
Oct 9, 2009, Source: North Dakota State University
This year's poor growing conditions mean corn likely will contain high levels of moisture at harvest for the second year in a row, says ken Hellevang, a North Dakota State University (NDSU) grain drying expert warns. "If the corn has reached full dent but not full maturity, a small reduction in test weight and yield might be expected for the corn this year...
Study shows more corn for biofuels would hurt water
Oct 1, 2009, Source: Purdue University
More of the fertilizers and pesticides used to grow corn would find their way into nearby water sources if ethanol demands lead to planting more acres in corn, according to a Purdue University study. The study of Indiana water sources found that those near fields that ...
Corn Stover: How Much Can You Harvest?
Sep 28, 2009, Source: Farm Press
How much corn crop residue, or stover, can be removed for biofuels without harming soil? An Agricultural Research Service (ARS) study of a 10-mile circle around the University of Minnesota’s Morris campus offers some clues...
Pre-Harvest Considerations for Corn
Sep 15, 2009, Source: University of Minnesota Extension
With the 2009 growing season winding down, now is the time to prepare for corn harvest and start thinking about next year. Volunteer corn in soybean fields serves as a reminder to properly adjust combines. In addition to being an eyesore, volunteer corn can cause significant...
Sept. 11 USDA Crop Report: Corn and Beans Up
Sep 11, 2009, Source: USDA
Released today, the latest USDA crop report is showing increases in corn and soybean production, as well as an increase in yields. Below is a summary for corn and soybean production. Corn production is forecast at 13.0 billion bushels, up 2% from last month and 7% higher than 2008. Based on conditions as of Sept. 1, yields...
More Grain Storage Heightens Safety Need
Aug 26, 2009, By Hembree Brandon, Farm Press
Grain storage entrapments/deaths don’t get much attention in the media because they don’t happen often (a farmer is more likely to be in an vehicle- or farm equipment-related accident), they aren’t high profile and there has been little university interest and no funded research into numbers/causes...
Online Calculator Helps Growers Measure Natural Resource Management
Aug 20, 2009, Source: National Corn Growers Association
Corn farmers and growers producing soybeans, cotton and wheat now have access to a free, confidential online tool that will assess how some of their operational decisions affect natural resource management and stewardship...
Seed Concentration Debate
Aug 19, 2009
Fairness, innovation and competition are what the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) wants to see within the U.S. seed industry. The group asserts that concentration and unfair trade practices have limited the availability of top seed and genetics at...
Aug. 12 USDA Crop Report
Aug 12, 2009, Source: USDA
Corn production is forecast at 12.8 billion bushels, up 5% from last year but 2% lower than 2007. Based on conditions as of Aug. 1, yields are expected to average 159.5 bu./acre, up 5.6 bu. from last year. If realized, this will be the second highest yield on record, behind 2004, and production will be the second largest, behind 2007...
Corn growers: Tips To Decide If A Fungicide Application Is Warranted
Jul 16, 2009, Source: Purdue University
Now is the time of year when corn growers need to decide if a fungicide should be applied and Kiersten Wise, a Purdue University expert has a few guidelines to help in the decision making process...
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