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Corn planting ready to begin
2015-04-14 23:02:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Topsoil conditions this spring have been described as almost ideal for corn planting by farm operators and agronomists across southern and western Minnesota. Due to the very limited amount of stored soil moisture in many areas of the region, producers are likely to minimize their tillage trips prior to planting this spring, in order to maintain as much top soil moisture as possible for seed germination and seedling growth. Focus on Ag read more
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Corn planter down-force systems tested
2015-04-13 23:29:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
In a low-stress year, farmer trials show modest yield gains from automatic systems. In 2014, the Boettgers, who farm 3,000 acres near Harlan in southwestern Iowa, decided to harness technology to help solve their planter down-pressure challenge. They outfitted half their 16-row Kinze 3600 planter with an Ag Leader hydraulic down-force system, which automatically senses down force and adjusts it in one second. read more
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Corn prices remain under pressure
2015-04-12 22:37:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Corn futures prices tumbled by nearly 10 per bushel this past week, with old-crop May closing Friday at $3.77, September at near $3.92 and December new-crop at $4.02. Thats even with good exports and USDAs projected ending corn stocks still below trade expectations, notes a Memphis, Tenn., market analyst. read more
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8 Tips for saving money when corn prices are below $4
2015-04-11 02:41:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
This might be a year to only do what pencils out. Here are tips and research on what may make sense for you to reduce this year. From fertilizer tips to seeding rates and product use, to overhead costs and weather planning, university experts offer their best research and ideas to help you save money this growing season. read more
Is a bullish weather card still in the deck for corn?
2015-04-10 22:29:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
With the weather wild-card still floating around, I think best practice is to simply remain patient and wait for a move higher to reduce any additional new-crop or old-crop risk. Grain Market Viewpoint read more
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