Prospects for corn and soybean crops in Iowa and Minnesota are the strongest in at least 22 years, scouts on Pro Farmer’s annual tour of top grain-producing states said on Thursday, but diseases already lurking in fields could limit yields at harvest.
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Crop tour finds huge Minnesota, Iowa crops, but diseases lurk
Crop tour finds strong corn, soy potential along with diseases in Illinois, western Iowa
Corn yield potential and soybean prospects are significantly above average across Illinois and western Iowa, though plant diseases could threaten final yields, scouts on an annual crop tour of the Midwest said on Wednesday.
Nebraska soy, Indiana corn show best potential in years, crop scouts say
Nebraska’s soybean pod count is the highest in at least 22 years, and its corn yield potential is the strongest in four years, scouts said on Tuesday during the second day of Pro Farmer’s annual tour of major grain-producing states.
Ontario crop trends show growth through ups and downs
The 2024 Ontario crop yields, based on how those average yields have evolved over time, are projected to be 176.1 bu./ac. for corn, 49.1 for soybeans, and 91.5 for winter wheat. These trend estimates are based on “normal” weather conditions and actual yields will depend on rainfall and temperature during the growing season.
Ontario corn yield estimates above average, soybeans below
Corn needs heat units to optimize projected yields
Mother Nature needs to turn on the heat for Ontario corn to reach its yield potential before harvest. “We’re behind” in corn, Jim Irvine, of FS Partners/Great Lakes Grain, told […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans rally as rains threaten more planting problems
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grain and soybean futures jumped to their highest levels in more than a week on Wednesday as rains threatened to further delay corn and soy […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Manitoba corn seems headed for lower yields
CNS Canada — Manitoba’s corn crop harvest is getting underway earlier than expected, which could point to potential yield problems. While it’s too early to provide firm yield estimates, Morgan […] Read more
Hot fall pulls Ontario corn yields above average
Ontario’s corn crop yielded better than expected, at 184 bushels per acre average, while soybeans were closer to their 10-year average at 44 bushels per acre, according to Agricorp. Why […] Read more
Manitoba corn rides strong yields through bearish market
CNS Canada — Even as large world supplies continue to weigh down the North American corn market, farmers in Manitoba can continue to hang their hats on strong yields, according […] Read more
Manitoba corn harvest off and running
CNS Canada –– Manitoba’s corn harvest is just getting underway as many producers hold off combining to provide extra drydown time. More farmers will likely get into their grain corn […] Read more