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Saturday, March 31, 2012
Tractor Sales
1959 JD 330S tractor sold for $22,500 on west-central IL consignment auction March 20th -- Greg Peterson (@MachineryPete)
Winning Lottery Ticket
BREAKING NEWS: BNO NEWS confirms winning ticket sold in Maryland -- Michael van Poppel (@mpoppel)
Crop Professionals on Early Planting- Day 3
News From The Coffee Shop asked several Crop Professionals across Northeast Iowa to shed some light on the unusually early Spring weather and discuss the risks and rewards associated with getting seed in the ground early.
Be sure to check back over the next week to read what the local pros are saying! New valuable insight will be released daily!
By Robert Hanson, Pioneer Seed Professional - Vinton, IA
robert.hanson@plantpioneer.com
319-560-9933
Understanding and managing early planting risks is a crucial step to achieving a productive stand. Corn is very sensitive to cold stress in the early season. The damage to stand establishment is greatest if the crop is planted into cold soil (typically below 50°F) or if planting is followed by snow, cold rain or an extended cold spell. Of all management practices that affect stand establishment and in turn, yield, the planting date decision often has the greatest impact.
Pioneer has conducted early-planted research trials over several years across a wide range of geographies, soil types and tillage systems. Results from these as well as public research trials indicate that emergence is maximized when soil temperatures are 50°F or above at planting and followed by a warming trend through emergence. For that reason, growers who plant early should pay close attention to soil temperature, moisture and the near-term forecast.
Another key to facilitate rapid and uniform emergence is to manage crop residue in the fall and/or in front of the planter units. Growers should also check behind the planter to ensure they are achieving uniform planting depth and good soil-to-seed contact, and delay planting until the soil is sufficiently dry to minimize compaction.
Additional Info: Historical Frost Date for spring:
90% likely by 4/14
50% likely by 4/27
The take home is this:
1) We have warm enough soil currently to plant into, but look at the forecast….?
2) There is still a strong likely-hood of killing frost.
3) Crop Insurance re-plant does not kick-in until 4/11
4) Planting date is major consideration in final yield. Why go too early???
Here's a helpful nugget that may useful in helpingyou make your planting dates decision...
Click Here- You will need to have a google account to view this link
319-560-9933
Understanding and managing early planting risks is a crucial step to achieving a productive stand. Corn is very sensitive to cold stress in the early season. The damage to stand establishment is greatest if the crop is planted into cold soil (typically below 50°F) or if planting is followed by snow, cold rain or an extended cold spell. Of all management practices that affect stand establishment and in turn, yield, the planting date decision often has the greatest impact.
Pioneer has conducted early-planted research trials over several years across a wide range of geographies, soil types and tillage systems. Results from these as well as public research trials indicate that emergence is maximized when soil temperatures are 50°F or above at planting and followed by a warming trend through emergence. For that reason, growers who plant early should pay close attention to soil temperature, moisture and the near-term forecast.
Another key to facilitate rapid and uniform emergence is to manage crop residue in the fall and/or in front of the planter units. Growers should also check behind the planter to ensure they are achieving uniform planting depth and good soil-to-seed contact, and delay planting until the soil is sufficiently dry to minimize compaction.
Additional Info: Historical Frost Date for spring:
90% likely by 4/14
50% likely by 4/27
The take home is this:
1) We have warm enough soil currently to plant into, but look at the forecast….?
2) There is still a strong likely-hood of killing frost.
3) Crop Insurance re-plant does not kick-in until 4/11
4) Planting date is major consideration in final yield. Why go too early???
Here's a helpful nugget that may useful in helpingyou make your planting dates decision...
Click Here- You will need to have a google account to view this link
Friday, March 30, 2012
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Pro Farmer's Reaction to USDA Report
March 30, 2012
By: Pro Farmer, Pro Farmer Editor
** PROSPECTIVE PLANTINGS REPORT **
- CORN: 95.9 mil. acres; trade expected 94.7 mil. acres
-- compares to 91.921 mil. acres in 2011 - SOYBEANS: 73.9 mil. acres; traders expected 75.5 mil. acres
-- compares to 74.976 mil. acres in 2011 - ALL WHEAT: 55.9 mil. acres; traders expected 57.6 mil. acres
-- compares to 54.409 mil. acres in 2011 - SPRING WHEAT: 12.0 mil. acres; traders expected 13.4 mil. acres
-- compares to 12.394 mil. acres in 2011 - DURUM WHEAT: 2.2 mil. acres; traders expected 2.3 mil. acres
-- compares to 1.369 mil. acres in 2011
COTTON: 13.2 mil. acres; traders expected 12.74 mil. acres
-- compares to 14.732 mil. acres in 2011
That's a big number for 2012 corn planting intentions! It beat the average pre-report trade estimate by about 1.5 million acres and even topped the top end of the pre-report trade guess range.
-- compares to 14.732 mil. acres in 2011
That's a big number for 2012 corn planting intentions! It beat the average pre-report trade estimate by about 1.5 million acres and even topped the top end of the pre-report trade guess range.
That's a small number for 2012 soybean planting intentions! It fell short of the average pre-report trade estimate by about 1.5 million acres and is even below the bottom end of the pre-report guess range.
Click Here to Read Full Article
USDA Repot- Grain Stocks
Corn stocks below expectations at 6.01 bil. bu.; soybeans below at 1.37 bil. bu. and wheat below at 1.2 bil. bu. #pfnews -- Julianne Johnston (@JuliJohnston)
USDA Report- History Lesson
Today's #USDA grain stocks report for corn was the first stocks report of the past 4 that wasn't bearish. Shows demand for corn is there! -- ADM Grain Toledo (@ADMgrainToled)
USDA Report- Old Crop Corn
I'm hearing old crop up 20-30. I bet if those hold we lock limit cob today. Closed most short CK & CN calls yesterday #luck -- John (@AgOptionTrader)
USDA Report
Don't miss coverage of the #USDA prospective planting and grain stocks reports at 7:30 am http://t.co/mwDmnf5G #market #grains #plant12 -- Farm Journal (@FarmJournal)
Our reply: We'll bring you tidbits from the report and what it means for market direction.
Crop Professionals on Early Planting- Day 2
News From The Coffee Shop asked several Crop Professionals across Northeast Iowa to shed some light on the unusually early Spring weather and discuss the risks and rewards associated with getting seed in the ground early.
Be sure to check back over the next week to read what the local pros are saying! New valuable insight will be released daily!
By Jake Baldwin, Syngenta Seed - Manchester, IA
563-920-6621
Risks :
1.) Frost or seasonal temperature would be a major concern. If we would have a killing frost, the chances of getting the same hybrid you planted the first time won't be available.
2.) Waiting to plant until April 24 might not be what you are looking for either. With the ground being as warm as it is we could have major pest issues, namely rootworm. Rootworm hatch off of heat units. We could very well see these before the corn plant is expressing protein to protect itself .
Rewards :
1.) April 11 crop insurance is in effect.
2.) Better use of soil moisture.
3.) Corn that is planted without insecticides will have a better chance of survival.
4.) Depending on the weather, selling 1st half September corn.
Risks :
1.) Frost or seasonal temperature would be a major concern. If we would have a killing frost, the chances of getting the same hybrid you planted the first time won't be available.
2.) Waiting to plant until April 24 might not be what you are looking for either. With the ground being as warm as it is we could have major pest issues, namely rootworm. Rootworm hatch off of heat units. We could very well see these before the corn plant is expressing protein to protect itself .
Rewards :
1.) April 11 crop insurance is in effect.
2.) Better use of soil moisture.
3.) Corn that is planted without insecticides will have a better chance of survival.
4.) Depending on the weather, selling 1st half September corn.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Crop Professionals on Early Planting- Day 1
News From The Coffee Shop asked several Crop Professionals across Northeast Iowa to shed some light on the unusually early Spring weather and discuss the risks and rewards associated with getting seed in the ground early.
Be sure to check back over the next week to read what the local pros are saying! New valuable insight will be released daily!
By Adam White, Pioneer Seed Professional- Rowley, IA
319-325-1421
I am sure we have all heard of people around the state and throughout the Midwest that are already planting corn. As we look ahead at the next 7 days, the weather still seems to continue the above average temperature trend which will most likely encourage more growers to get into the fields.
We might not have any problems and this may be the year to get seed in the ground even earlier than normal, but looking at historical data, maybe we should still use a little caution. Besides the fact that crop insurance will not cover replant on any corn planted before April 11th or beans planted before April 21st, there are a few other dates to keep in mind. In both Cedar Rapids and Waterloo when looking at historical numbers, there is still a 90% chance that we will see temperatures fall to 28 degrees after March 31st. As for 32 degrees, there is a 90% chance that we will see that after April 10th in Cedar Rapids and after April 17th in Waterloo.
Looking at it another way, here is an Iowa map that highlights the historical average last killing spring freeze dates across the state (30 year average).
I have had conversations with some different farmers that are still cautious, but many of them have made the comment that this year just seems to feel a little bit different with the overall mild weather.Like every year, it will be interesting to see how things turn out between the crops that are planted really early, those planted somewhat early, and the crops that will still be planted on a normal schedule.
I don’t have any answers, but it is kind of interesting to take a step back and look at things on a more historical basis.
Hy-Vee makes the right decision
RT @ksgrains: HyVee didn't buckle under the media hype & chose 2 listen 2 customers who want choice! http://t.co/2SeY15UT #pinkslime #LFTB -- BEEF Magazine (@BEEFMagazine)
Tama Livestock Auction
Tama Livestock Auction
Wed. Mar 28, 2012
512 Head
Choice Strs: 128.00-134.75
Select Choice Strs: 125.00-127.75
Select Strs:120.00-124.00
23 hd 133.00-134.75
45 hd 131.00-132.75
20 hd 129.00-130.75
13 hd 127.25-128.75
Choice Hfrs:127.00-132.50
Select Choice Hfrs: 125.00-126.50
Select Hfrs: 115.00-123.00
28 hd 131.00-132.50
34 hd 129.00-130.50
17 hd 127.00-128.00
13 hd 125.00-126.50
Choice Hol Strs:117.00-123.10
Select & Choice Hol: 113.00-115.00
Select Hol:110.00-113.00
7 hd 122.00-123.10
14 hd 118.00-120.00
9 hd 117.00-117.50
187 Cows:54.00-83.00
Fed Cows:84.00-98.25
Bulls: 85.00-105.00
Humor
If you think the Moon Landing was fake, but pro-wrestling is real, you might be a redneck. -- Redneck As Heck (@RedneckAsHeck)
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Real Numbers
2012-corn's revenue adv (at 162 bu/ac) over soybeans (at 42 bu/ac) topped at $496.44/ac on 8/26/11. Now $322.75/ac. SB buying acres? #pfnews -- Chip Flory (@ChipFlory)
Precipitation Report- Rowley, IA
Precipitation for My Location
Precipitation Totals
Precipitation Totals
Day 0.000"
Current Month 1.188"
Previous Month 1.074"
Current Month 1.188"
Previous Month 1.074"
Nitrogen Applications After Warm Winter
Because of the unusually warm winter, may people who applied anhydrous ammonia last fall are concerned they might have lost some of their nitrogen (N), according to University of Illinois Assistant Professor of Crop Sciences Fabian Fernandez.
"Nitrogen transformations and losses depend on many variables and complex interactions," says Fernandez, "including soil temperature, time of fall-N application, use of a nitrification inhibitor, rate of biological activity, drainage, amount and frequency of rain and soil type."
Click Here for Full Article
As seen in Corn & Soybean Digest
"Nitrogen transformations and losses depend on many variables and complex interactions," says Fernandez, "including soil temperature, time of fall-N application, use of a nitrification inhibitor, rate of biological activity, drainage, amount and frequency of rain and soil type."
Click Here for Full Article
As seen in Corn & Soybean Digest
Nominate your public school district for a grant of up to $25,000
The Monsanto Fund is proud to announce America’s Farmers Grow Rural EducationSM which allows you to nominate your public school district to compete for a grant of up to $25,000 to enhance the areas of math and/or science.
The program is available in 1,245 rural counties across 39 states. The Monsanto Fund will award 199 grants this year – totaling over $2 million dollars – to rural public school districts:
• 177 grants of $10,000 will be awarded in each eligible USDA crop reporting district.
• 22 grants of $25,000 will be awarded to one eligible school district in each state and designated region.
Visit GrowRuralEducation.com for a list of eligible states and regions.
Grants will be awarded based on merit, need and community support. The more farmers to nominate a school district, the more community support is demonstrated, and it strengthens the school district’s application. So feel free to share this exciting opportunity with other farmers in your area! Nomination deadline is April 15.
The most important thing we can grow is the next generation. Nominate your rural public school district today at GrowRuralEducation.com.
Entrants must be 21 years or older and actively engaged in farming a minimum of 250 acres of corn and/orsoybeans and/or cotton, and/or 40 acres of open field vegetables, or at least 10 acres of vegetables grown in protected culture. Entrants must reside in eligible counties where a minimum of 30,000 acres of corn and/or soybeans and/or cotton and/or vegetables are planted each year. Visit GrowRuralEducation.com for a full list of eligible counties and school districts. ©2012 Monsanto Fund.
The program is available in 1,245 rural counties across 39 states. The Monsanto Fund will award 199 grants this year – totaling over $2 million dollars – to rural public school districts:
• 177 grants of $10,000 will be awarded in each eligible USDA crop reporting district.
• 22 grants of $25,000 will be awarded to one eligible school district in each state and designated region.
Visit GrowRuralEducation.com for a list of eligible states and regions.
Grants will be awarded based on merit, need and community support. The more farmers to nominate a school district, the more community support is demonstrated, and it strengthens the school district’s application. So feel free to share this exciting opportunity with other farmers in your area! Nomination deadline is April 15.
The most important thing we can grow is the next generation. Nominate your rural public school district today at GrowRuralEducation.com.
Entrants must be 21 years or older and actively engaged in farming a minimum of 250 acres of corn and/orsoybeans and/or cotton, and/or 40 acres of open field vegetables, or at least 10 acres of vegetables grown in protected culture. Entrants must reside in eligible counties where a minimum of 30,000 acres of corn and/or soybeans and/or cotton and/or vegetables are planted each year. Visit GrowRuralEducation.com for a full list of eligible counties and school districts. ©2012 Monsanto Fund.
More NH3 going on!
We got back in the field yesterday afternoon! Pulling NH3 as we speak. Its great to get going again. -- Kyle Mehmen (@mbsfamilyfarms)
Twitter Feed
It's a big day, Tweeps! The Mega Millions jackpot rolled to $476 MILLION, the highest lotto jackpot in history. Get your tix!! -- Iowa Lottery (@ialottery)
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Grain Marketing Wisdom
Morgan Stanley advocating buying new-crop #corn or #soybean contracts on any weakness following Prospective Plantings report Friday. -- Tregg Cronin (@tmcronin31)
Monday, March 26, 2012
From John Holst
A cowboy named Bud was overseeing his herd in a remote mountainous pasture in Montana when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced toward him out of a cloud of dust.
The driver, a young man in a Brioni(r) suit, Gucci(r) shoes, RayBan(r) sunglasses and YSL(r) tie, leaned out the window and asked the cowboy, "If I tell you exactly how many cows and calves you have in your herd, will you give me a calf?"
Bud looks at the man, who obviously is a yuppie, then looks at his peacefully grazing herd and calmly answers, "Sure, why not?"
The yuppie parks his car, whips out his Dell(r) notebook computer, connects it to his Cingular RAZR V3(r) cell phone, and surfs to a NASA page on the Internet, where he calls up a GPS satellite to get an exact fix on his location which he then feeds to another NASA satellite that scans the area in an ultra-high-resolution photo.
The young man then opens the digital photo in Adobe Photoshop(r) and exports it to an image processing facility in Hamburg, Germany ...
Within seconds, he receives an email on his Palm Pilot(r) that the image has been processed and the data stored. He then accesses an MS-SQL(r) database through an ODBC connected Excel(r) spreadsheet with email on his
Blackberry(r) and, after a few minutes, receives a response.
Finally, he prints out a full-color, 150-page report on his hi-tech, miniaturized HP LaserJet(r) printer, turns to the cowboy and says, "You have exactly 1,586 cows and calves."
"That's right. Well, I guess you can take one of my calves," says Bud.
He watches the young man select one of the animals and looks on with
amusement as the young man stuffs it into the trunk of his car.
Then Bud says to the young man, "Hey, if I can tell you exactly what your business is, will you give me back my calf?"
The young man thinks about it for a second and then says, "Okay, why not?"
"You're a Congressman for the U.S. Government", says Bud.
"Wow! That's correct," says the yuppie, "but how did you guess that?"
"No guessing required." answered the cowboy. "You showed up here even though nobody called you; you want to get paid for an answer I already knew, to a question I never asked. You used millions of dollars worth of equipment trying to show me how much smarter than me you are; and you don't know a thing about how working people make a living - or about cows, for that matter. This is a herd of sheep.
Now give me back my dog.
Cattle Market Highlights
Overall the feedlot inventory showed that we continue to have more cattle on feed but high break evens on those cattle will continue to make feedlots reluctant in aggressively marketing cattle.
April will be critical for feedlots as retailers and food service operators get in gear for the start of the grilling season. It remains to be seen if all the negative stories about LFTB have any lasting impact on ground beef demand. Ground beef accounts for between 40-45% of all beef consumed in the US. Cattle carcass weights are now record large for this time of year and on Friday USDA pegged cattle carcass weights at 792 pounds, about 23 pounds or 3% higher than a year ago.
As seen on marketwatchonline.com
April will be critical for feedlots as retailers and food service operators get in gear for the start of the grilling season. It remains to be seen if all the negative stories about LFTB have any lasting impact on ground beef demand. Ground beef accounts for between 40-45% of all beef consumed in the US. Cattle carcass weights are now record large for this time of year and on Friday USDA pegged cattle carcass weights at 792 pounds, about 23 pounds or 3% higher than a year ago.
As seen on marketwatchonline.com
Beans Gaining Acres
The U.S. soy/corn ratio has been moving in favor of soybeans in an effort to encourage producers to allocate more of the acres to soybeans versus corn, Brugler Marketing said Monday morning. The bean/corn ratio for new crop finished the week at 2.37:1, just above the traditional tipping point for acreage shifts.
As seen on marketwatchonline.com
As seen on marketwatchonline.com
Independence High School Construction
Frye Farms, White Farms, & Burco Farms donating their equipment, expertise, and time shaping the building site!
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