Argentine soybeans have suffered through a dry December but, unlike the country's ragged corn, the crop can still bounce back given decent January and February rains.
More than 1,400 people showed up at the arena/convention center in Salina, Kan., to hear how no-till farmers have reduced their costs. Speakers at the conference talked about the importance of rebuilding soil fertility.
A little light snow or snow showers will move through the southern and eastern Midwest Friday night and early Saturday. The balance of the key U.S. crop areas will be dry through Saturday. Most of the U.S. crop areas will continue dry Sunday as well. » More DTN Weather Commentary
Corn basis is the strongest it's been in a decade according to some reports, basis in south-central Illinois is positive, the DTN National Corn Index came in at $6.20 Thursday, 15 cents under the March contract, and Gulf exporters are bidding over $7 a bushel. Are farmers just saying "no" since prices slid southward beginning back in September?
