Corn is a major commodity in international trade. The global demand for corn and factors such as exchange rates and trade policies can impact prices after harvest. Exports can be a significant driver of corn prices. The benchmark December futures contract fell below $5.00 per bushel in A...
of corn and 42.1 lbs. of soybean meal to replace 100 lbs. of field pea grain. With corn at $2.00 per bushel and soybean meal at $200/ton, pea grain is worth $3.77/ bushel (60 lbs.). Table 1, column 3, contains the pea value (per 60 lb. bushel) for this method of comparison...
OUT OF THE GATE: Corn germinated and emerged seven days after planting in the Corn Watch ’22 field. Notice that white flags, signifying the first day that plants emerged, dominate the scene.Tom J. Bechman When the history of the 2022 growing season is written, the window beginning around ...