Northeast Iowa Crop Conditions

Northeast of Storm Lake

Counties of: Emmet, Palo Alto, Kossuth, Winnebago, Hancock, Humboldt, Wright, and Pocahontas

April 11, 2016

Past Weeks Rainfall: .5-1 in

Soil Moisture: Adequate-Excessive

Temperature: Average with highs ranging from the 40’s to the 60’s

Crop Progress: Normal

Corn

Crop Stage: Spring Tillage and Fertilizer

Yield Potential: Average

Soybean

Crop Stage: Spring Tillage

Yield Potential: Average

Corn Market

Current Prices: $3.28 /bu

Fall Prices: $3.28/bu

Past Weeks Trend: Higher

Soybean Market

Current Prices: $8.66/bu

Fall Prices: $8.81/bu

Past Weeks Trend: Higher

Comments:

Nathan Deters AFM

A few scattered showers and some sub-30 degree nights are the only notable weather events of the past week.High winds continued, but the forecast calls for a few 70 degree highs which should put us close to seeing planters roll in the fields. At this point a starting date of the 20th looks reasonable. Soil temperatures are in the mid 40’s and we like to see mid 50’s before corn goes in the ground.

Markets both have seen some strength this week with planting right around the corner. At this point any delay in the midwest could cause an additional rally in both markets.

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