It is all down to harvesting the corn crop at this time. The soybeans are 98% harvested and some wheat has been planted.
Corn: It looks like 40% of the corn is harvested in Northeast Ohio. Corn moisture is not as wet as first predicted. Most of the moisture tests have been around 22 percent. That is higher than 2008 and 2oo7 when moistures where averaging below 20% on most fields. The big problem with this years crop is the test weight. It is closer to 50 than 56 pounds per bushel. The other problem is very slow drying and handling at the local elevators. It is taking longer to dry the corn and the wetter than normal corn is harder to handle. Most elevators are shutting down on the weekends to handle the overload. The big plus for the 2009 crop is the yield, yields of over 200 bushels per acre have been common. Most fields are running over 150 bushels per acre. If the long range weather forcast for drier and warmer than normal conditions hold through the first of December this years, corn crop will be in the bin.
Wheat: It appers that the wheat that has been planted is a mixed bag. Growth is very sparse in some fields and better in others. This crop is late planted and will not grow much more. If the fields are exposed to an open winter, heaving could be an issue. Only time will tell but do not expect the kind of yields that we experienced in 2009.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Northeast Ohio Crop Progress Report.
The weather continues to slow harvest across Northeat Ohio.
Soybeans
Despite less than ideal conditions the soybean harvest is reaching a close. As of November 1st in Ohio 82% of the soybeans have been harvested this is compared to 94% in 2008 and 86% over a five year average. The quality of soybeans have been good with test weights averaging above 57 pounds per bushel. The moisture has been high and many producers have had to dry a large percentage of the crop. Yields have been good considering that planting was delayed. Good fields have been running at or near 50 bushel per acre. Averages should be around 40 to 45 bushels per acre.
Corn
Corn is different a matter. Very little corn has been harvested. As of November 1st only 24% of the corn has been harvested in Ohio. This is compared to 68% in 2008 and 60% over the last five years. Even less has been harvested in Northeat Ohio. Early harvested corn had moisture levels at or above 30%. Test weights were also disappointing at around 53 pounds per bushel. With moisture this high there is little incentive to harvest and spend alot of money on drier fuel. However, after the 1st of November very little drying occures in field. The risk for field loses also increaes dramatically after mid-November. The decision to harvest or not harvest becomes easier. If you want to avoid significant field loses you have to pay for the drier fuel and harvest the crop. Your only hope is that yields will offset the extra end of the season cost of production.
Pest Alert:
Watch your corn very carefully for molds that might be forming on the ears. There are a variety of molds that have been found on standing corn across the state. Quality issues will continue to increase the longer this crop stands in the field. Livestock producers are particularly concerned, as many of these molds can be toxic to livestock. Right now there are fields with fungal diseases such as diloda, giberella and fuserium in Ohio and other states. Check the crop carefully before harvesting and keep contaminated grain seperate from the rest of your crop. If you have crop insurance and suspect mold might lead to dockage or that there might be a bigger problem, contact your insurance agent. Your insurance agent will work with you to establish the level of damage and make sure that you get paid for any losses that might apply.
Soybeans
Despite less than ideal conditions the soybean harvest is reaching a close. As of November 1st in Ohio 82% of the soybeans have been harvested this is compared to 94% in 2008 and 86% over a five year average. The quality of soybeans have been good with test weights averaging above 57 pounds per bushel. The moisture has been high and many producers have had to dry a large percentage of the crop. Yields have been good considering that planting was delayed. Good fields have been running at or near 50 bushel per acre. Averages should be around 40 to 45 bushels per acre.
Corn
Corn is different a matter. Very little corn has been harvested. As of November 1st only 24% of the corn has been harvested in Ohio. This is compared to 68% in 2008 and 60% over the last five years. Even less has been harvested in Northeat Ohio. Early harvested corn had moisture levels at or above 30%. Test weights were also disappointing at around 53 pounds per bushel. With moisture this high there is little incentive to harvest and spend alot of money on drier fuel. However, after the 1st of November very little drying occures in field. The risk for field loses also increaes dramatically after mid-November. The decision to harvest or not harvest becomes easier. If you want to avoid significant field loses you have to pay for the drier fuel and harvest the crop. Your only hope is that yields will offset the extra end of the season cost of production.
Pest Alert:
Watch your corn very carefully for molds that might be forming on the ears. There are a variety of molds that have been found on standing corn across the state. Quality issues will continue to increase the longer this crop stands in the field. Livestock producers are particularly concerned, as many of these molds can be toxic to livestock. Right now there are fields with fungal diseases such as diloda, giberella and fuserium in Ohio and other states. Check the crop carefully before harvesting and keep contaminated grain seperate from the rest of your crop. If you have crop insurance and suspect mold might lead to dockage or that there might be a bigger problem, contact your insurance agent. Your insurance agent will work with you to establish the level of damage and make sure that you get paid for any losses that might apply.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Northeast Ohio Crop Progress Report
Soybeans:
Beans took center stage this week and nice weather for most of the working week allowed significant progress in Soybean fields across the area. Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties appear to have 70 to 80 percent of the soybeans harvested. Geauga County has around 60% of the beans in the bin. Moistures improved as the week progressed, with 11 to 12 % moisture being the range. Test weights of 56 and above were common. Yields were variable with 40 bph to 55 bph common and some 70's thrown in. The real bonus is the market price, which hit $10.28 per bu. on the CBOT at one point on Friday and settled at or just above $10.00 for the day.
Corn:
No progress has been made on corn. Virtually all of the crop is standing in anticipation of a little more dry weather to dry out a very wet crop. Once beans are harvested the focus will go to corn. Harvest will have to start because local farmers never let there combines sit idle by unharvested field for very long. Hopefully some more good weather will help to knock off a few points of moisture. The truth is that a week from Saturday is Halloween. and after that Winter. There are no gurantees once we enter November, let the corn harvest begin.
Wheat:
A little more wheat got planted this week but it looks like the crop for the most part will be prevented planted. The date to remember is November 4th, the day after election is the deadline to report prevented planted wheat at your FSA office. The deadline for planting, October 20th has passed.
Beans took center stage this week and nice weather for most of the working week allowed significant progress in Soybean fields across the area. Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties appear to have 70 to 80 percent of the soybeans harvested. Geauga County has around 60% of the beans in the bin. Moistures improved as the week progressed, with 11 to 12 % moisture being the range. Test weights of 56 and above were common. Yields were variable with 40 bph to 55 bph common and some 70's thrown in. The real bonus is the market price, which hit $10.28 per bu. on the CBOT at one point on Friday and settled at or just above $10.00 for the day.
Corn:
No progress has been made on corn. Virtually all of the crop is standing in anticipation of a little more dry weather to dry out a very wet crop. Once beans are harvested the focus will go to corn. Harvest will have to start because local farmers never let there combines sit idle by unharvested field for very long. Hopefully some more good weather will help to knock off a few points of moisture. The truth is that a week from Saturday is Halloween. and after that Winter. There are no gurantees once we enter November, let the corn harvest begin.
Wheat:
A little more wheat got planted this week but it looks like the crop for the most part will be prevented planted. The date to remember is November 4th, the day after election is the deadline to report prevented planted wheat at your FSA office. The deadline for planting, October 20th has passed.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Northeast Ohio Crop Progress Report
Corn: Some corn is now being run in eastern Trumbull Co. With the lack of good drying weather, dry down is very slow. Trumbull and inland Ashtabula Counties had a killing frost early in the week. This should help to speed drying. Geauga County has yet to have a killing frost.
Soybeans: 25 to 30% of the soybeans are off and some progress was made on Tuesday and Wednesday. Yield to apear to average to above average. With the prediction of good weather through much of next week, many of the beans will be harvested.
Wheat; Much of the wheat seed is still in the bag and will remain there until the ground dries. October 20th is the cut off for insurance and reporting of prevented planting.
PEST ALERT: Be on the look out for corn that is developing signs of ear disease such as Fusarium Kernel or Ear Rot, Gibberella Ear Rot or Diplodia Ear Root. These are diseases that show up in corn that has not matured or dried down properly and has been exposed to continous wetting. Ears with these diseases can also develop myco-toxins that can cause problems when using the grain for livestock feed. If possible harvest these fields as soon as possible.
Soybeans: 25 to 30% of the soybeans are off and some progress was made on Tuesday and Wednesday. Yield to apear to average to above average. With the prediction of good weather through much of next week, many of the beans will be harvested.
Wheat; Much of the wheat seed is still in the bag and will remain there until the ground dries. October 20th is the cut off for insurance and reporting of prevented planting.
PEST ALERT: Be on the look out for corn that is developing signs of ear disease such as Fusarium Kernel or Ear Rot, Gibberella Ear Rot or Diplodia Ear Root. These are diseases that show up in corn that has not matured or dried down properly and has been exposed to continous wetting. Ears with these diseases can also develop myco-toxins that can cause problems when using the grain for livestock feed. If possible harvest these fields as soon as possible.
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