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USDA forecasts record U.S. corn and soy, lower prices
2013-02-22 01:27:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday projected a rebound in U.S. corn and soybean yields in 2013 that, along with high planted acreage, opens the door to record-large crops and for prices to tumble from 2012/13 levels. The USDA forecast the U.S. corn crop at 14.350 billion bushels, up 35 percent on the year, and soybean output at 3.405 billion bushels, up 13 percent. "A number of factors suggest that corn and soybean yields will be likely to return to trend," Joseph Glauber, the USDA's...
Can Ethanol from Corn Be Made Sustainable?
2013-02-20 19:15:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Scientific American: A new plant is rising from the fields around Emmetsburg, Iowa--one that will ferment into ethanol the cobs, stems and husks of corn from nearly 50,000 hectares of farmland. Such cellulosic ethanol offers a way to get the energy and environmental security benefits of biofuels without disrupting the food supply when the edible corn itself is used. "The facility will be operational in 2014," says Jeff Lautt, chief executive of Poet, LLC, one of the largest brewers of ethanol in the U.S. "We are on...
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Should you be selling new crop Corn? 10 steps to guide you
2013-02-19 23:54:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
New crop corn balance sheet numbers continue to paint a vividly bearish picture and the bulls are getting more and more concerned. Several analysts, banks and traders are throwing their hats in the ring in regard to new crop corn balance sheet estimates. The bottom-line is that even an "average" crop is going to produce a huge carry, and ultimately weigh on prices. Those not wanting to price any new-crop bushels are essentially betting on another catastrophic growing season. Below is a very simply and elementary overview of what traders are being forced to consider. Follow along and run your own estimates: Grain Market Viewpoint read more
4 Tips For Planting Corn Early
2013-02-19 22:15:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Smart management can help growers overcome early planting challenges. Source: Pioneer Spring is almost here and most growers have started thinking about planting dates. Though planting corn early often results in higher yields, choosing the wrong planting date can have adverse effects on crop establishment. Planting corn early offers a number of potential benefits. For example, corn is more likely to flower sooner and escape yield-robbing effects of midsummer droughts. read more
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Cover Crops in Corn, Soybeans, Wheat
2013-02-15 20:10:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: Conservation Technology Information Center Cover crops are becoming an increasingly important and prominent part of conservation and production in agriculture. The benefits offered are numerous, from increased soil health to less erosion. We've covered many angles of cover crops, and here we bring you photos from USDA SARE and the Conservation Technology Information Center of different cover crops planted, including peas, hairy vetch, tillage radish and ryegrass. If you planted cover crops in 2012, be sure to take the CTIC survey, and let them know about your 2012 cover crop production. read more
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