U.S. Crop Newsletter

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Scouting Wheat Fields

If you see four or five armyworms per linear foot in wheat, it may time to consider a treatment, an entomologist said.

Ag’s Place in Biden’s Budget Request

The USDA could see its department funding increase by 16 percent to almost $28 billion.

Burndown Considerations for Corn

Recent research indicates a measurable drop in yield in fields where burndown did not occur within three to four weeks ahead of planting.

Selling Carbon Credits

Farmers considering selling carbon credits are advised to carefully consider all marketplaces and the terms and conditions of participating.

Avoiding Seed Corn Maggot Injury

The greatest risk for seed corn maggot injury is when a green manure or animal manure is incorporated just before planting.

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Corn May 21
579-6	597-6	578-6	594-0s	+14-0

Feeder Cattle May 21
147.125	147.200	144.625	145.425s	-1.900

Lean Hogs Apr 21
103.700	103.825	103.400	103.600s	+0.200

Live Cattle Apr 21
122.625	122.975	121.575	122.100s	-0.300

Class III Milk May 21
19.47	19.51	18.71	18.87	-0.59

Soybean May 21
1391-4	1416-2	1389-2	1410-0s	+20-4

Wheat May 21
630-6	655-6	630-6	648-0s	+18-2

Market Update

A market analyst discusses the continued grain rally and when in 2021 a market correction could occur.

Ag Part of Infrastructure Package

The Biden Administration will spend $621 billion to repair and construct roads, bridges, rail and inland waterways.

Terminating Cover Crops

An industry organization is exploring delayed cover crop termination as a way to increase biomass and the beneficial effects of cover crops.

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