Open your eyes there it's darn hard to find any corn between So. Mn and No. Mo that is over knee hi, most of it is between 3 and 10" tall. Even the good fields probably have at least 5% of the field that would be rated as poor just because of low spots. I have yet to see a bean field over 3" high. The Dakotas, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio are all in way worse shape then Iowa. That 95% plant # is because people have given up on planting it is based on intentions not actual if I understand it right. 1st planted acres # will be released next wk, I'm guessing there won't be a lot of shine in that. The board and and analyst people are going to spin the hell out of it to try to drive the market down, But I've talked to people in 4 different states and it's the worst it's looked in a long time.
Iowa Corn Planting
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Open your eyes there it's darn hard to find any corn between So. Mn and No. Mo that is over knee hi, most of it is between 3 and 10" tall. Even the good fields probably have at least 5% of the field that would be rated as poor just because of low spots. I have yet to see a bean field over 3" high. The Dakotas, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio are all in way worse shape then Iowa. That 95% plant # is because people have given up on planting it is based on intentions not actual if I understand it right. 1st planted acres # will be released next wk, I'm guessing there won't be a lot of shine in that. The board and and analyst people are going to spin the hell out of it to try to drive the market down, But I've talked to people in 4 different states and it's the worst it's looked in a long time.
It was based on polling which admittedly will always trend pretty negative.
Good and excellent also just takes into account what the crop looks like, not how far behind it is. Half of our corn is beautiful. It's just 40 days behind.
Our corn was all planted in April in good conditions. Did not get into fields again for two weeks and then one day in mid May for a few hours. Then started spraying corn on June 5 following with bean planting with the last field planted June 10. Currently the corn looks excellent and we have applied extra N. Beans have emerged. We are located 100 miles SW of Des Moines and our expectations normally are 180 bu corn and 50+ bu beans. The last few years we have had 200 bu corn and 60 bu beans so our expectations may have to be adjusted. 2,500 acres of each and my son does the planting, I am "head gopher". This is my 45th crop. If we have a normal growing season, the corn has potential for excellent yields and depending when killing frost arrives, the beans will be OK but I am thinking 50 bu not 60. I have a good contact in central Illinois and they are sitting in the same conditions as we are although they got their beans all planted in late May. Just reporting that highway windshield tours are a sketchy way to predict anything. USDA is usually pretty accurate with their numbers which I admit very grudgingly when they finally arrive at their final numbers. Having said that, they can really make laughable adjustments as they go through the year. One of the head scratchers is the usage number which they predict and then adjust monthly. Personally, I feel like $5 cash corn will be a possibility at some point depending on pollination weather. With the Chinese ASF situation and the burden of carryover, I really don't see beans going anywhere. The unknown in grain markets are unforeseen political events, example being the current Iran scene. Good luck with your crops and marketing, my thoughts are worth what they cost you to read this.
So many weird factors this year. I had one farmer in Southern MN that was going to do 100% prevent plant but ended up planting 900 acres in a week, almost all in corn.
I do not know about other states, but Minnesota's NRCS office is offering a EQIP program for cover crops on PP acres. There is such a demand for oats right now, although I'd be worried about it heading out before it winter kills.
I do not know about other states, but Minnesota's NRCS office is offering a EQIP program for cover crops on PP acres. There is such a demand for oats right now, although I'd be worried about it heading out before it winter kills.
We are all over the board in Kossuth County. I have some corn planted the Friday before the snow (April 26th). Those are well drained fields with high fertility. I fully expect them to be well over 200 bu/acre. I also have some poorer drained fields of corn planted in late May that will probably be in the 170 bushel area. Prevent planted 100 acres; 20 by the Des Moines river and an 80 that is a wet farm. I did seed the 80 to oats as a cover crop.
Also have quite a bit of seed corn for Pioneer (Corteva). Extremely thankful for that. No drying, storing or harvesting and Plant base yield is usually real good.
Beans were mainly planted in June. Did plant my 2.5 maturity on May 7th.
Most got their crop in. I have heard a couple farmers that PP 700-800 acres. Not sure how that happen. We were fortunate to have 85% Crop Insurance and PP bought up to 60%.
With the higher prices in corn, this will probably be a better year than 220 bushel corn in the low $3/bushel.
Also have quite a bit of seed corn for Pioneer (Corteva). Extremely thankful for that. No drying, storing or harvesting and Plant base yield is usually real good.
Beans were mainly planted in June. Did plant my 2.5 maturity on May 7th.
Most got their crop in. I have heard a couple farmers that PP 700-800 acres. Not sure how that happen. We were fortunate to have 85% Crop Insurance and PP bought up to 60%.
With the higher prices in corn, this will probably be a better year than 220 bushel corn in the low $3/bushel.
