Farmers hold their breath amid hot and dry pollination
Feedback from the Field: Readers share variable crop ratings, worries about soil moisture during pollination
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Feedback from the Field: Readers share variable crop ratings, worries about soil moisture during pollination
But some early season issues continue to cause yield concerns
Soybeans, wheat follow gains on weakening dollar, weather concerns Corn up 6-8 cents Wheat up 3-6 cents Corn Cold weather concerns are beginning to take a more significant toll on corn acreage potential this spring, as Chicago corn prices rallied $0.06-$0.08/bushel higher on planting delays. Planting season is still in its early days, but farmers could begin switching to soybean acreage if the delays continue. May 2021 corn prices hovered around $5.9375/bushel – still below the $6/bushel benchmark, but within striking distance. All eyes will be on corn planting progress in this afternoon’...