USDA Crop Report  

USDA’s October Crop Report nudged 2007 corn production higher to 13.318 billion bushels, up from 13.308 billion in September. The change results from a new acreage estimate of 93.6 million planted, which is up from the 92.888-million-acre estimate released at the end of June...

Ag Economist: Farm bill tied up in Senate 

Source: Purdue University

The 2007 Farm Bill is not moving near as quickly as some had hoped, and with each passing day it is more likely a new farm bill won't be in place by the November deadline, says Allen Gray, a Purdue University Extension farm bill expert...

University Research Looks at the Effect of One-time Tillage on No-Till 

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

While many U.S. farmers use continuous no-till when growing crops year to year, some may want to conduct a one-time tillage for problems such as controlling difficult weeds, breaking a compacted soil layer or reducing the risk of phosphorus loss...

New NCGA President Promises to Focus on Energy, Farm Bill Legislation 

Source: NCGA

There’s no doubt the last year has been a watershed for corn growers. We answered the market’s demand to produce enough corn to supply the world with both food and fuel. In doing so, record production and strong prices helped invigorate both agriculture and rural America...

Ag Technology Conference Set 

Source: University of Illinois

Applications of hand-held technologies to farming and other agribusinesses will be the focus of a Dec. 13 conference, sponsored by University of Illinois Extension. "it4Ag" will be held at the Interstate Center, 2301 W. Market St., Bloomington, IL...

Pro or Con, Let’s Have a Real Discussion About Biofuels 

By Rick Tolman, National Corn Growers Association

Yet another so-called “study” about the impact of corn-based ethanol on the nation’s food supply has been issued. Like the others, its authors choose ...

Local grain basis prices fall below futures prices as elevators fill up and transportation costs rise 

High prices for grain on the boards of trade don’t necessarily show up at local elevators. Farmers harvesting record yields ...

‘Grain Marketing is Simple’ mixes serious with fun 

University of Minnesota Extension grain marketing specialist Ed Usset has written a new book, released just in time for the fall harvest season. “Grain Marketing is Simple (it's just not easy)” applies ...

Soybean Rust Confirmed in Kansas & Illinois 

Source: Kansas State University & University of Illinois

Soybean rust continues to make it's way north. Recent reports have come in from Kansas and Illinois of soybean rust in fields. At this point in the season, some fields will not be affected, as they are already in later growing stages. However, some fields will feel the effect....

Outbreak of Southern Rust on Corn 

Source: Integrated Crop Management, Iowa State University

Over the past two weeks, severe leaf blighting due to southern rust has occurred throughout central and southern Iowa. The last severe outbreak of southern rust in Iowa was in 1999. This disease was reported in Nebraska and Kansas earlier in the growing season; however...

Nitrogen Management Tips for 2008 Corn 

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Now is the time to plan your nitrogen (N) management for 2008. The first important question is how much N should I apply? University of Minnesota N guidelines should be a starting point...

Monsanto, Dow Agreement Paves the Way for Industry’s First-Ever Eight-Gene Stacked Offering In Corn 

Source: Monsanto, Dow AgroSciences LLC

Stacked product combines Dow AgroSciences’ and Monsanto’s insect-protection and weed control trait technologies; product set to deliver greater performance, value and options for farmers...

Corn Harvest, Yield Projections on the Rise 

Source: NCGA

As corn growers begin harvest the size of the 2007 crop is becoming more clear, says the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)...

Local Grain Basis Prices Fall Below Futures Prices as Elevators Fill Up and Transportation Costs Rise 

Source: University of Missouri

High prices for grain on the boards of trade don’t necessarily show up at local elevators. Farmers harvesting record yields this fall are finding cash prices well below futures prices...

Satellite Replacements May Require Updates to Farmer’s GPS Equipment 

Source: Iowa Soybean Association

Farmers who rely on GPS for yield monitors or easy-steer on tractors should be aware of some changes that may affect them this fall...