Saturday, August 27, 2011
Midwest Crop Tour Estimates Lower!
OMAHA (DTN) -- U.S. farmers will produce 12.484 billion bushels of corn in the 2011 crop with an average yield of 147.9 bushels per acre, according to agricultural advisory service Pro Farmer. The numbers are partly based on findings from the company's Midwest Crop Tour that finished Thursday evening in Austin, Minn. USDA's estimate for the 2011 corn crop in its August Supply and Demand report was 12.914 billion bushels with an average yield of 153.0 bpa.
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As seen on dtnprogressivefarmer.com
Friday, August 26, 2011
Fear of falling yields sends prices higher
December corn closed sharply higher on the session and drove to new contract highs for 4 of the past five trading sessions, the CME Group said in its Friday afternoon report. Aggressive fund buying emerged into the mid-session. The market pushed lower early in the session led by weakness in equity and energy markets and ideas that the market is overbought and that US corn is priced higher than competition on the world feed grain market. Fears of declining yield and some better export news helped support a run higher to new contract highs.
After some choppy and lower trade early, November soybeans saw a major technical break-out to the upside and moved sharply higher on the day, the CME said. The rally pushed the market to new contract highs and nearby futures to near the May highs.
As seen on marketwatchonline.com
Closing Markets
CORN SEP 752.5+20.25
SYBN SEP 1414.75+28.75
LCTL AUG 114.225+0.375
LHOG OCT 87.275+0.05
SYBN SEP 1414.75+28.75
LCTL AUG 114.225+0.375
LHOG OCT 87.275+0.05
Our Reply: Up Again!
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Pro Farmer Crop Tour in Iowa
This morning we sampled in the Iowa counties of Iowa, Benton (District 6), Black Hawk, (District 3), Grundy (District 5) and Butler (District 2). We're seeing an average corn yield sample of 175.8 bu. per acre, with a range of 150 bu. to 213.8 bu. per acre.
As seen on http://www.pioneer.com/home/site/us/products/corn/crop-tour-day4/
Our Reply: Consistant with what we found on the News From The Coffee Shop Crop Tour on Aug. 20th!
As seen on http://www.pioneer.com/home/site/us/products/corn/crop-tour-day4/
Our Reply: Consistant with what we found on the News From The Coffee Shop Crop Tour on Aug. 20th!
Corn Grower's Golf Outing- Tomorrow!
What: Two Person Best Shot
When: Friday, August 26, 2011
12:00 p.m. - Registration
12:30 p.m. - Shot Gun Start
Where: Three Elms Course
Independence, IA
Meal: 5:30 p.m. - Steak Fry
Even if you are unable to golf, please stop out for Dinner!
Cost: Free for Buchanan County Corn and Soybeans Association Members
RSVP: Respond by August 24 via mail, fax, or call:
Jason Franck at 319.533.5705 or fax 319.938.2619 or Greg Alber at 319.334.9494
When: Friday, August 26, 2011
12:00 p.m. - Registration
12:30 p.m. - Shot Gun Start
Where: Three Elms Course
Independence, IA
Meal: 5:30 p.m. - Steak Fry
Even if you are unable to golf, please stop out for Dinner!
Cost: Free for Buchanan County Corn and Soybeans Association Members
RSVP: Respond by August 24 via mail, fax, or call:
Jason Franck at 319.533.5705 or fax 319.938.2619 or Greg Alber at 319.334.9494
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Winthrop Meat Locker Damaged by Fire
It could be a month before the Winthrop meat locker reopens, after a Tuesday morning fire.
Officials with the Winthrop Locker LLC said the fire broke out around 2:30 a.m.
Officials with the Winthrop Locker LLC said the fire broke out around 2:30 a.m.
They're not sure how the blaze started, but say the damage is minimal.
No one was injured.
As seen on kwwl.com
Farmland Auction Results
Buchanan County, IA
August 24, 2011
80.55 surveyed acres sold for $320,186.25 ($3,975/A)
Approx. CSR <50
Darlene M. Gruetzmacher Estate
Located North of Hazleton, IA
August 24, 2011
80.55 surveyed acres sold for $320,186.25 ($3,975/A)
Approx. CSR <50
Darlene M. Gruetzmacher Estate
Located North of Hazleton, IA
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Dec Corn hits new contract high, Again, Soybeans up sharply
December corn closed sharply higher on the session and closed near the highs posting new contract highs for the second day in a row, the CME Group said in its Tuesday afternoon report. Wet weather moving into northern Illinois after hitting dry areas of Iowa/Minnesota overnight may have tempered the buying early.
November soybeans closed sharply higher on the session and pushed to as high as 1400 before closing near the highs. This is up as much as $1.18 in just 11 trading days. A positive tilt to outside markets and news of deteriorating crop conditions helped support the higher opening but better than expected rains for southern Minnesota and northern Iowa overnight helped spark a quick sell-off to near unchanged on the day early, the CME said.
As seen on marketwatchonline.com
November soybeans closed sharply higher on the session and pushed to as high as 1400 before closing near the highs. This is up as much as $1.18 in just 11 trading days. A positive tilt to outside markets and news of deteriorating crop conditions helped support the higher opening but better than expected rains for southern Minnesota and northern Iowa overnight helped spark a quick sell-off to near unchanged on the day early, the CME said.
As seen on marketwatchonline.com
10-yr. Yield Average
2010 NE Iowa Average- 176 bu./ac.
As seen on ISU Ag Decision Maker
2011 News From The Coffee Shop Crop Tour Estimate-
176 bu./ac.
Rainfall Report
Bryan Bayness reports 1.40" of rain this morning north of Fairbank.
AND
Corn is FLAT north of Fayette! 60 plus mph winds!
Our Reply: Thanks for the update Bryan, hope you and Jen had fun on the Crop Tour!
AND
Corn is FLAT north of Fayette! 60 plus mph winds!
Our Reply: Thanks for the update Bryan, hope you and Jen had fun on the Crop Tour!
Crop Tour Feed Back
Pete,
What is the contact info for Don's Insulation? I have a shop I'd like to get insulated prior to winter.
I'm the local BASF Rep., Marcus called me Friday morning about the crop tour, wondering if I had any Headline tape measures. I did find several, but they were used from my tool chest.
Nice rain this morning.
Thanks,
Jeff Whitham
BASF
Central City, IA
Our Reply: Donnie's number is 319-240-5058, give him a call- he's the best!
We'd love to have you along on the tour next year Jeff!
What is the contact info for Don's Insulation? I have a shop I'd like to get insulated prior to winter.
I'm the local BASF Rep., Marcus called me Friday morning about the crop tour, wondering if I had any Headline tape measures. I did find several, but they were used from my tool chest.
Nice rain this morning.
Thanks,
Jeff Whitham
BASF
Central City, IA
Our Reply: Donnie's number is 319-240-5058, give him a call- he's the best!
We'd love to have you along on the tour next year Jeff!
Rainfall Report
Don Vanous reports 1"+ of rainfall near Rowley, IA this morning
Our Reply: We needed it!
Our Reply: We needed it!
Send your rainfall reports to 319-327-0806 or prburmeister@gmail.com
Monday, August 22, 2011
Crop Tour Feed Back
If you do the tour next year, we would be glad to participate again by providing fields for you to estimate yield!
From Tyler Paris- Paris Farms
Odds Stacked Against this Deal
ESPN News - Oakland Raiders select former Ohio State QB Terrelle Pryor in 3rd round of supplemental draft
Our Reply: Some people never learn that talent alone gets you nowhere! Al Davis and Terrelle Pryor are no exception!
Hail Damage in NE District
Hail Damage on July 21, 2011
Sample Ear from Hail Damaged Corn
Yield Estimate 122 bu./ac.
Resulting weed pressure from hail damage reducing canopy cover on 7/21/11 in NE District
Grower Host Hospitality Award
Thanks to Henderson Family Farms and Innovative Ag Services for serving up Ribeye Steaks to the NE District Scout Team!
The Low Down!
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Give 'em a call!
In this photo:
Jay Frye
Erwin Henderson
Jeff Soules
Neal Rathbun
Clark Snitker
Local Fall Corn Price
New crop local fall corn is going to hit $7.00 at the open this morning!
Our Reply: That's a great price, we'd sell a little now that you got a little better idea of the yield estimations for the county!
Large Volume of Posts
FYI: There have been a large volume of posts over the last two days about the 2011 Buchanan County, IA Crop Tour. Please be sure to click the older messages tab when you get to the bottom of the first page for additional pictures, videos, and scout team reports!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Thank You Dunlap Motors!
Chevrolet- "Official Truck" of 2011 News From The Coffee Shop Crop Tour sponsored by
Dunlap Motors, Independence, IA
Be sure to check out all the great trucks
Dunlap Motors has to offer!
Call today 319-334-7103
Crop Tour Feed Back
What a great day Pete, I would say pretty successful first year, heard nothing but positive comments!
From Adam White
Crop Tour Feed Back
Looks like you had a grand crop tour! Great live broadcasts! Way to go Pete!
From TJ Lawless
SW District Scout Team
In this photo: Benji Michels, Russ Fischels, Tommie Michels, Richard Crain, Don Corkery, Quinn Even, Thatcher Block
SW District Scout Team stop at Chuck Mazur's farm!
2011 Crop Tour Results SE District
SE District
Liberty Township Average- 186 bu./ac.
Middlefield Township Average- 179 bu./ac.
Cono Township Average- 177 bu./ac.
Newton Township Average- 169 bu./ac.
Overall District Range- 166 bu./ac. to 187 bu./ac.
Overall District Average- 178 bu./ac.
Liberty Township Average- 186 bu./ac.
Middlefield Township Average- 179 bu./ac.
Cono Township Average- 177 bu./ac.
Newton Township Average- 169 bu./ac.
Overall District Range- 166 bu./ac. to 187 bu./ac.
Overall District Average- 178 bu./ac.
2011 Crop Tour SW District Results
SW District
Westburg Township Average- 180 bu./ac.
Sumner Township Average- 152 bu./ac.
Jefferson Township Average- 169 bu./ac.
Homer Township Average- 160 bu./ac.
Overall District Range- 130 bu./ac.* to 193 bu./ac.
Overall District Average- 165 bu./ac.
*Wind damage on July 11, 2011
Westburg Township Average- 180 bu./ac.
Sumner Township Average- 152 bu./ac.
Jefferson Township Average- 169 bu./ac.
Homer Township Average- 160 bu./ac.
Overall District Range- 130 bu./ac.* to 193 bu./ac.
Overall District Average- 165 bu./ac.
*Wind damage on July 11, 2011
2011 Crop Tour Results NE District
NE District
Buffalo Township Average- 174 bu./ac.
Madison Township Average- 162 bu./ac.
Byron Township Average- 163 bu./ac.
Fremont Township Average- 203 bu./ac.
Overall District Range- 122 bu./ac.* to 220 bu./ac.
Overall District Average- 175 bu./ac.
*Hailed 2 times in this district over the growing season
Buffalo Township Average- 174 bu./ac.
Madison Township Average- 162 bu./ac.
Byron Township Average- 163 bu./ac.
Fremont Township Average- 203 bu./ac.
Overall District Range- 122 bu./ac.* to 220 bu./ac.
Overall District Average- 175 bu./ac.
*Hailed 2 times in this district over the growing season
2011 Crop Tour Results NW District
NW District
Fairbank Township Average- 202 bu./ac.
Hazleton Township Average- 177 bu./ac.
Perry Township Average- 192 bu./ac.
Washington Township Average- 177 bu./ac.
Overall District Range- 168 bu./ac. to 231 bu./ac.
Overall District Average- 187 bu./ac.
Fairbank Township Average- 202 bu./ac.
Hazleton Township Average- 177 bu./ac.
Perry Township Average- 192 bu./ac.
Washington Township Average- 177 bu./ac.
Overall District Range- 168 bu./ac. to 231 bu./ac.
Overall District Average- 187 bu./ac.
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