However, producers may want to be more aggressive than normal in forward-pricing crops that provide acceptable profit.
Corn
Moisture content and maturity can vary greatly across fields.
High levels of nitrates in corn silage can be toxic to animals and humans.
At first glance, the projected prices per bushel look good at $5.65 for corn, $12.87 for soybeans and $8.44 for spring wheat.
Price projections are given for the major crop commodities and livestock and livestock products.
Grain stores best when it is cool and dry.
However, producers are worried about whether average yields in 2013 will materialize. Unlike last spring, soil moisture is depleted.
Producers need to check the condition of their corn crop in the field.
Grain yield is quantity in bushels; test weight is an indication of quality.
A single Japanese beetle recently was detected in Grand Forks and several beetles were found in a pheromone trap operated by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture in West Fargo.
Spider mite feeding reduces the photosynthetic area of the leaves and heightens drought stress.
Some forage may be low in nutritional value and high in nitrate.
Nitrate levels are a concern when haying or ensiling corn.
Hog producers could see higher prices for feed for their animals.
Grain storability depends on grain quality, moisture content and temperature.
With few exceptions, all crops show positive returns to labor and management in all regions of North Dakota where the projections were made.
NDSU’s grain drying expert offers advice on drying this year’s corn crop.
The corn’s moisture content likely will vary greatly.
Along with the yield loss, farmers also need to be concerned about the impact on test weight.
Frost has ended the corn growing season for many producers.
Check whether stored grain needs to be dried this spring.
NDSU’s grain drying expert offers advice on storing corn with moisture contents of 16 to 20 percent.
The milk line can help determine when to harvest the corn crop.
NDSU livestock experts offer advice on harvesting corn for animal feed.
Starting with one mite, a population of 3 million mites could be produced within 60 days.
Mold and insects can be problems for stored grain during the summer.
The rising price of seed is one of the factors causing farmers to become interested in automatic row control.
A concern with ACRE is the ""if"" questions.
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