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STAFF BLOG AG RIGHT A conversation with a smart city person
A few years ago, a city person -- intelligent, but with little knowledge of agriculture -- asked me a question about U.S. farmers and South American crop production. I don't remember the conversation ...
Posted on 11/13/12 at 6:22 PM
Livestock Liberty?
LAKE PARK, Minn. — Amon Baer has one thing to say about amendments to the 2012 farm bill where Congress would dictate exactly — to the square inch — how big his egg laying cages must be. It is part of a deal brokered by the United Egg Producers leaders and the Humane Society of the United States, ostensibly to prevent state-by-state laws that undermine the egg industry. “Kill it,” Baer says of the proposed law.
By Mikkel Pates , February 20, 2012
Weather patterns
A chunk of the Midwest (especially west of the Mississippi River) is dry all the way to the Canadian border. What a change from last year, when it was so wet in North Dakota and northern Minnesota that farmers who had intended to plant corn had to switch to soybeans. What will this spring and summer be like?
By Sue Martin , February 13, 2012
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USDA report offers little surprise
The corn market lost 10 cents last week as there were no big surprises in the U.S. Department of Agriculture supply and demand report. Traders were expecting tighter stocks and an increase in exports, which did materialize and was built into the market.
By Ray Grabanski , February 13, 2012
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February starts on firm footing
The corn market remained unchanged last week and traded near $6.40 in the March contract. The futures traded in a sideways pattern last week as it lacked any fresh news. Decent export sales last week, a firm cash market and lack of farmer selling offered support.
By Ray Grabanski , February 08, 2012
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N.D. grower wins top award
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Third-generation Grand Forks, N.D., farmer Gregg Halverson has been named 2012 Top Producer of the Year by Top Producer magazine.
By Jonathan Knutson , February 07, 2012
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Corn demand is strong
As of Jan. 24, the Global Forecast System model was not as wet as the European model for Brazil. Still, the weather situation in Argentina and Brazil is not as dire as it was a few weeks ago. A more regular rain pattern is noted with systems passing and producing rainfall every six to eight days. This should benefit the soybean crop, but damage to the corn crop is irreversible.
By Sue Martin , January 30, 2012
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Potential exports drive wheat higher
The corn market gained 25 cents last week with the strength in the wheat market. Rumors that Russia may put a tax on wheat exports and may even ban exports supported the wheat market which spilled over to corn. The strengthening export demand and a firming cash basis also offered support last week.
By Ray Grabanski , January 30, 2012
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Export market shows potential life
The corn market climbed back above the $6 level and gained 6 cents last week. Market support came from new export sales last week and the lack of farmer selling.
By Ray Grabanski , January 23, 2012
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