Tag: corn
Tipsy markets still looking for direction
The markets have been a bit under the influence lately, with some unexplained swings.
Grain market higher and experts struggling to explain
Grain markets are moving higher on the Chicago Board of Trade this Tuesday morning, April 19, and analysts are struggling to explain why this recent rally continues.
Mixed news and higher grain prices
All across the Midwest, the phones are finally ringing in grain elevator offices: Sell!
State-of-the-art corn ethanol plant to be built in Brazil
Historic $115 million facility by Iowa-based Summit and Brazilian partner Fiagril will take advantage of expected ethanol supply/demand imbalance and introduce valuable feedstocks to Brazil’s livestock industry.
Gear up for planting season with these tips
It may be too cold now, but this is a good time to get ready for planting.
Planting intentions report offers mixed market signals
Corn prices have crashed with the news that the planted corn acres will be wildly higher than expected.
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 growers expect major increase in acreage
USDA planting report says growers plan to plant more corn, less soybeans.
Marketing grain like a stunned gull
Farmer marketing is an art, not a science. Sometimes it feels good to eat the mouse, but it is always more comfortable to nibble along on worms.
