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May 31, 2013
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Corn, Soybean Seedling Survival in Waterlogged Soils

Over the last week, some areas of South Dakota and other Corn Belt states have received over 6 in. of rainfall, leading to ponded or flooded areas in fields. Water saturated or waterlogged soils lack enough oxygen for root respiration and many wonder, “How long can corn and soybeans plants at early growth stages survive in these waterlogged soils?”...More
May 31, 2013
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Taking Advantage of "Fear Related" Rallies Should Be Important Part of Your Marketing Plan 1

Should you be pricing corn on these rallies?...More
May 31, 2013
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Tiny, Stingless Wasps May Help Control Soybean Aphids

A determined soybean aphid natural predator from Asia is controlling soybean aphids in Canadian fields, and may expand its range into the northern tier of the Midwest. This Asian stingless wasp, Aphelinus certus, is smaller than the period at the end of this sentence and arrived in North America at the same time as soybean aphids or shortly after that....More
May 30, 2013
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Are Soybean Yield Reductions Warranted this Early?

Soy traders don't seem worried about the record number of acres going in the ground.....More
May 28, 2013
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Late-Planted Soybean Acreage, Yield Concerns

Until recently, there was little concern about the timeliness of soybean planting. However, the same weather that will delay the completion of corn planting may also result in more than the average amount of late planting for soybeans. As with corn, there is not agreement on what constitutes late planting for soybeans. We have defined late planting as occurring after June 10 in years prior to 1986 and after May 30 since 1986....More
May 28, 2013
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How Long Will Federal Reserve Continue "Easy Money" Policy?

The stock market recently bounced to a record high of 15,000. Central banks around the world are opening up the floodgates of stimulus. In my road warrior travels, I have noticed numerous people are concerned about how long the Federal Reserve will continue their “easy money” policy....More
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May 28, 2013
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General CRP Sign-Up Underway

A general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-up is currently occurring at local Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices throughout the United States. The general CRP sign-up period runs from May 20 through June 14. General CRP sign-ups were also held in 2012 when 3.6 million acres were accepted into CRP, in 2011 with 3.75 million acres were accepted into CRP and in 2010 when about 4.2 million acres were accepted into CRP....More
May 26, 2013
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Which Way Are Corn Prices Leaning?

Seasonal price patterns suggest that corn prices will likely peak in early July. But with recent price patterns caused by drought, bullish oil and other factors, will that be too early or too late to book much of the 2013 crop?...More
May 24, 2013
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ACRE Program Sign-Up Deadline Approaching

Corn and soybean growers have until June 3 to decide whether they will participate in the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) plan or continue with the regular Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program. Both programs, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency, are intended to help protect farm revenues....More
May 24, 2013
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While planting, what occupies your cab time? 6

Farmers across the Corn Belt have been spending a lot of time in the tractor cab, making huge planting progress with corn, and knocking out soybean acres by the day. What do you do while in the cab? Strictly monitor the equipment and screens? Do you take advantage of social media? Read news and information on your smartphone or tablet? Or maybe you strictly focus on the land ahead because there's no auto-steer? Take the poll and let us know what occupies your cab time....More

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