US and the World Planters have been rolling across the Great North American corn belt over the last several weeks. Getting off to a good start is always a good thing and it certainly is the case

US and the World It is that time of year again, planters are rolling across the great North American corn belt. As of May, the 5th 36% of American corn had been planted which is 6 percentage poi

US and the World It is that time of year. Across the Great North American corn belt farmers are in the fields or at least getting ready to plant their crops when the weather cooperates. What was

US and the World The end of March always represents a central time in grain markets as USDA gives their official estimates of the acres which will be planted in the upcoming year. At the same tim

US and the World It is almost like last fall has never left. Across Canada it was the warmest winter on record with temperatures averaging 5 warmer than normal. Of course, with some of these Ma

US and the World February is a time when the Great North American corn belt is usually under a lot of snow and ice. It is the time where great looking crops are a bit far in the distance. However,

US and World Its that time of the year again. January represents a time of cold, snow, ice, etc., etc. as the great North America corn belt hibernates over winter. Farm plans are being recalibra

Personal Note: It is with a heavy heart I write this. Earlier in December I learned of the passing of Kim Ratz, who worked at Grain Farmers of Ontario for the last 13 years and 5 years with the Onta

US and the World Harvest is in full swing across the great American corn belt; progress varying depending on where you are. In fact, it is over in many places. As of November, the 6th 81% of US

US and the World It is that time of year and combines continue to roll across the great American corn belt. As of October, the 8th, 43% of American soybeans had been harvested and 34% of US corn