BARLEY
STAFF BLOG AG RIGHT Rough times for barley
I have many bad memories involving barley. No, no, not for the reason you might be thinking. Being extremely allergic to barley and growing up a family farm that raised it isn't exactly a good combina...
Posted on 8/19/11 at 12:29 PM
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
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
USDA deflates bulls
Corn started last week trading with strength due to continued weather concerns in South America, primarily Argentina. But the gains were short-lived once USDA’s reports were released. USDA’s Final Crop Production report was not friendly for corn, as USDA raised 2011 U.S. corn yields and harvested acreage.
By Ray Grabanski , January 16, 2012
Important choices
Area farmers are evaluating which crops to plant this spring. Crop prices are high enough that most crops project a profit, at least on paper. But complicating the decision — and possibly accelerating the need to make firm planting decisions — is a shortage of seed for many crops.
By Jonathan Knutson , January 16, 2012
2011: A wet, wild year in ag
Every year is unique for farmers and ranchers on the Northern Plains, but 2011 was one of the most memorable years in recent memory.
By Jonathan Knutson , January 03, 2012
Market shift
As Jan. 1, 2012 turns, American grain analysts will be looking to the north to see the effects of the planned end to the Canadian Wheat Board’s “single desk” monopoly trading system for wheat and barley exports.
By Mikkel Pates , January 03, 2012
ND losing top spot in barley production
SHEYENNE, N.D. — Barley always has been part of Mark Seastrand’s life.
The crop was grown on his family farm when he was a boy, and the Sheyenne, N.D., farmer continues to raise it today.
By Jonathan Knutson , August 22, 2011
Tapping China’s beer biz
US barley growers eye possibilities
Beer sales in the U.S. and Europe are flat, but area barley producers may soon have good reason to hoist mugs in celebration.
By Dave Roepke , December 17, 2010
Abstinent Mormon farmers grow barley for beer
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo might seem like an unlikely person to be pushing a bill to cut federal taxes on small beer-makers: A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he abstains from alcohol.
By John Miller , September 08, 2010
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