Tag: harvest
Ask FSA Andy about marketing assistance loans
Corn, soybeans, and wheat are just a few of the crops available for a program called Marketing Assistance Loans.
Crop harvest ahead of usual, but yields are down
Fall harvest continues well ahead of the five-year average, but yields are down across the state.
Good start to growing season, but just a start
Spring is off to a good start, but issues could still arise.
Shipping delays pile on more harvesting woes
Shipping grain across the country is proving to be a difficulty for some farmers as trains are not able to haul enough and the barges on the Mississippi River have also been a source of frustration.
Market monitor: Harvest pressure hurting grain prices
The combination of a big harvest, falling storage space and the export market are impacting the price of corn and soybeans.
Harvest delays increase odds of yield loss for corn growers
The wet fields that have delayed growers from harvesting also increases the risk for yield loss from wildlife damage and weak plant integrity due to unfavorable weather conditions.
Early wheat harvest could mean more opportunity for double-cropping
Farmers are harvesting wheat two-three weeks ahead of usual. But the ground is so dry that double-crop efforts could still be delayed.
Research modifies existing equipment for harvesting biomass feedstock
URBANA, Ill. -- Researchers at the University of Illinois are making progress in the continual effort to develop sustainable and cost-effective processes for harvesting and collecting biomass feedstock.
Best advice: Take time now to look at the books before...
Although it is the beginning of December, it is not too early to start thinking about farm taxes.
Claas sets world record for wheat harvest
CLAAS achieved a new world record for the most wheat harvested in eight hours by harvesting more than 24,832 bushels of wheat.
