Research-Based Resources on Non-Traditional Crop Products

Mar 19, 2018

By Lisa Jasa

If you’re considering using a non-traditional soil amendment or growth stimulant for your farming operation this year, consider checking the Compendium of Research Reports on Use of Non-Traditional Materials for Crop Production.

The website offers non-biased, research-based information from university studies conducted across the north central region over several decades in a single, searchable easy-to-use resource. Inoculants for soybeans, biostimulants for corn, spray adjuvants, and starter fertilizers are among the many product types reported on the site. All reports include at least two site-years of data, are replicated with statistical analysis, are reasonably applicable to crop production in the north central region, list the research study authors and are used with their permission, and include the reference source so you can find further information.

This week’s CropWatch features information on several years of Nebraska On-Farm Research Network studies on Torque™ ST, a seed-applied growth promoter. This research has also been posted to the compendium.

This site was developed by NCR-103, a committee of university specialists from the North Central Region representing Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Oregon, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.

When you see an ad or talk with a sales person about a non-traditional material you’re thinking about using this year, try searching these university studies to get a better idea of how it might work in your operation.

Source: unl.edu

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Agricultural and Economic Briefing: USDA Reports, Global Tensions, and Market Reactions

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USDA Crop Production and WASDE Reports The USDA is set to release its monthly Crop Production and WASDE reports today at 11:00am CST. These reports will reflect the updated new crop US corn and soybean balance sheets, incorporating data from the June Planted Acreage report which showed a significant increase in corn acreage. While no major adjustments to US corn and soybean yield projections are expected, the focus will be on potential changes to global supply and demand. The reports are anticipated to bear a mostly bearish tone, especially concerning corn prices.

Geopolitical Developments in Ukraine Ukraine's recent detention of a foreign cargo ship on the Danube River, suspected of carrying stolen Ukrainian grain from Russian-occupied Crimea, has escalated tensions. This incident has stirred concerns about potential Russian retaliatory actions during Ukraine's crucial grain export season. Wheat futures saw a sharp rise following the news, highlighting the sensitive interplay between geopolitical events and commodity markets.

US Drought Conditions and Agricultural Impact Recent USDA drought monitor data indicates mixed conditions across the US Corn Belt and High Plains, with many areas receiving beneficial rainfall and experiencing cooler-than-average temperatures. However, conditions have worsened in parts of western Illinois and northeast Missouri. These evolving weather patterns are critical for crop development stages and will continue to influence market dynamics.

US Crop Export Sales Corn export sales showed an increase last week, with Colombia being the largest buyer. However, soybean sales were relatively weak, with the Netherlands as the primary buyer. The varied performance in crop export sales reflects shifting global demand and market conditions, which traders closely monitor for strategic insights.

Economic Indicators and Market Reactions In a surprising economic update, consumer prices declined for the first time in four years last month, with the CPI falling 0.1% in June. This decline, coupled with the slowest annual inflation increase since March 2021, has significantly influenced market expectations, with the probability of the Federal Reserve beginning rate cuts in September now standing at 89%.

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