Markets weigh planting progress, precipitation

Markets weigh planting progress, precipitation

Grain markets are watching the balance between planting progress and needed soil moisture, as well as tariffs from a demand standpoint, said Don Roose of U.S. Commodities.

The president of the State Council of Wheat Producers called for better market conditions for wheat harvesting. Secretary Juan Melendrez reported that agreements are being sought to support the sector.

Easter boosts foodservice demand as cold slows UK planting

Easter boosts foodservice demand as cold slows UK planting

Wheat Pressure Continues as Wet Forecast Covers US

Wheat is trading with midday losses across the three markets on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures are down 6 to 7 cents so far on the day. Kansas City HRW contracts is 7 to 8 cents in the red at midday. MPLS spring wheat is slipping 4 to 6 cents so...

Rains hampering southern Illinois planting & wheat crop - Brownfield Ag News

A southeastern Illinois farmer says frequent heavy rains have slowed down progress this spring. Don Guinnip, who farms in Clark County, says planting in his area has been spotty. “There’s a little bit of soybeans planted off and on the last two or three weeks when it was dry enough.”  He says, “I would say […] The post Rains hampering southern Illinois planting & wheat crop appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Despite widespread rainfall in the North West and the Free State, there is currently less reason to panic about plant diseases in maize, sunflowers and soybeans. According to Gerrie Ludick, technical marketing specialist at InteliGro, a company that specializes in crop protection, foliar feeding, chemical herbicides and seeds, the biggest risk is rather early frost that can cause crop damage. Physiological maturity Ludick, […] The post Certain p…