What has made the soybean market jump? From March 1st to June 14th the November soybean market has gone from $8.70 bu to $11.49 bu, what is the cause? There is a strong buying interest with concerns over South American supplies, this has been driving demand from importers to the US, creating a higher CBOT […]
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Your soil is unique and Axis Seed is committed to helping you get more from it. We are very excited to welcome presenters from Illinois State University, Soil Test Pros and SeedSync for our Grow Strong Learning Series in 2016. Join us at Barnacopia for presentations & lunch to learn how great outcomes will grow […]
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Warm weather and limited rain aided planting activities across the state. Statewide, the average temperature was 72.8 degrees, 2.4 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.14 inches, 0.78 inches below normal. There were 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 12. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 1 percent very short, 17 percent […]
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Rain continues to cause producers problems in southern Illinois, while in other parts of the state planting of corn and soybeans is beginning to wrap up. Statewide, the average temperature was 71.9 degrees, 3.9 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.98 inches, 0.06 inches above normal. There were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week […]
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Continued rain is hampering planting in southern Illinois, while warmer temperatures have helped crop emergence in central to northern Illinois. Statewide, the average temperature was 71.9 degrees, 6.5 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.09 inches, 0.05 inches above normal. There were 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 29. Topsoil moisture supply […]
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With the additional rainfall we have experienced in much of central and northern Illinois this spring, it is no surprise planting has been delayed. The majority of farmers still have a portion of corn acres (and a large amount of soybean acres) left to plant once the skies clear and the fields drain. With delayed […]
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With the additional rainfall we have experienced in much of central and northern Illinois this spring, it is no surprise planting has been delayed. The majority of farmers still have a portion of corn acres (and a large amount of soybean acres) left to plant once the skies clear and the fields drain. With delayed […]
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Wet and cool conditions kept producers out of the field for much of the past week. Statewide, the average temperature was 58.8 degrees, 2.9 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 2.09 inches, 1.19 inches above normal. There were 1.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 15. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 2 […]
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Based on the progress of the 2017 planting season, this information seems very relevant again. Take a look at part 1 of the thoughts from Andy Paulson on late planting. With the additional rainfall we have experienced in much of central and Northern Illinois this spring, it is no surprise planting has been delayed. The […]
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Cool, wet conditions have slowed corn planting and delayed soybean planting for some producers. Statewide, the average temperature was 57.3 degrees, 1.2 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.43 inches, 0.60 inches below normal. There were 2.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 8. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 2 percent short, […]
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