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Late corn harvest lifts prices, for now
URBANA, Ill. — In the short run, another round of harvest delays has supported corn and soybean prices, and strong demand for corn for ethanol may also provide longer term support. However, according to University of Illinois Economist Darrel Good, at some point, the soybean market may suffer from a very large South American harvest.
Big shake up in eastern corn markets
The shutdown of Bionol, the ethanol plant in Clearfield, Pa., has thrown a monkey wrench into grain marketing in the East currently. A plant that uses 100,000 bushels of corn a day is certainly the 600-pound gorilla in local markets. Producers, elevators and traders are scrambling to work out the problems the shutdown creates. The
Here’s the scoop on making flour and corn tortillas
If you’ve instituted ‘Taco Tuesday’ in your home, or if you just love authentic Mexican food, then you need to try these homemade tortilla recipes.
Here’s what to expect for corn, soybeans in 2009
URBANA, Ill. — Corn acreage in 2009 needs to be maintained at least at the level of 2008, said a University of Illinois Extension marketing specialist. “A small increase may be warranted, depending on yield and consumption expectations,” said Darrel Good. “There appears to be no need for increased soybean acreage and a small decline
Ohio’s corn, bean yields set records
WASHINGTON – Ohio’s 2004 average corn yield is estimated at 158 bushels per acre, two bushels above the previous state record of 156 set in 2003.
2004 beans and corn set new highs
WASHINGTON – Corn for grain production in 2004 is estimated at 11.8 billion bushels, up 17 percent from the 10.
U.S. farmers plant largest corn crop since 1937
WASHINGTON — U.S. farmers planted 96.4 million acres of corn, up 5 percent from last year, making it the highest corn acreage in the last 75 years, according to the acreage report released June 29 by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). This marks the fourth year in a row of increases in corn
Modern corn hybrids more resilient to nitrogen stress
Purdue University agronomists find modern corn hybrids use the same amount of nitrogen as earlier varieties and suggest saving some nitrogen for application later in the season.
Corn market keeps booming prior to report
The perception of the market is that there’s not enough corn to get through the year, especially with the current export pace that’s ahead of projections.
Corn rust threatens southern Ohio fields
Southern and common rust have been more prevalent in southern Ohio cornfields this year. Farmers have had to replant several times.
