tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post483870835763384226..comments2024-02-02T05:45:33.724-06:00Comments on Incoming: John Phippshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03245790061133614986noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-2712503802273444522014-10-13T17:18:31.514-06:002014-10-13T17:18:31.514-06:00We no-tilled beans about 20 years ago in early May...We no-tilled beans about 20 years ago in early May (N IL). About 2 weeks later, they were all killed by frost. Neighbor's beans planted in tilled fields survived. We surmised that the cornstalks in our fields reflected the morning sunlight, while the black fields on the other side of fences warmed up and saved their beans. We no-tilled replant beans; yields were good. We still no-till in early May, if possible.Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-12157033518571650372014-10-06T05:05:46.231-06:002014-10-06T05:05:46.231-06:00John on your comment about taking a frost risk on ...John on your comment about taking a frost risk on early soybeans some of the guys on the grain corn fringe area say soys take frost better than corn. Corn will survive because of growing point is still underground but it will take pretty cool temperatures to do soys in. We don't worry about frost as by the time we can plant in the rain belt frost is long gone.As far as waiting to get in to production Ag with lower prices it will be a few years away as everyone I know still is in a buying mood if prices would retreat some. The guys that will feel the pain the earliest will be the machinery dealers. regards-kevinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-65129685639171639102014-10-05T16:27:35.581-06:002014-10-05T16:27:35.581-06:00anon:
I have some theories on that scenario I wil...anon:<br /><br />I have some theories on that scenario I will lay out presently. If you like, e-mail and we can discuss.John Phippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03245790061133614986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-73217702976211870472014-10-05T15:41:49.112-06:002014-10-05T15:41:49.112-06:00I have been waiting for years for "blood in t...I have been waiting for years for "blood in the streets" opportunities to get back into agriculture.<br /><br />I'm not yet sure if this is it. If lots and lots of debt were thrown into the mix, then I would be a bit more optimistic about bargain hunting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-90874476949143887612014-10-05T06:58:23.384-06:002014-10-05T06:58:23.384-06:00Chuck:
Nothing worse than being the guys not invi...Chuck:<br /><br />Nothing worse than being the guys not invited to the party. I noticed my anxiety and anger built as the incredible yields from MO came in a few weeks ago, and there is reason to believe we have reached peak hype on the eventual yield. Still more observers are closing in on 180.<br /><br />Also I would not after I shot my commentary about yields on USFR this weekend, our later beans and corn have dropped to great, from spectacular.<br /><br />We're rained out as well, but finished beans. I beginning to be convinced on the strategy of planting beans as early as corn and dare the frost to show up. We run two planters and planting date a seemed to be the the strongest correlation.<br /><br />Actually I did it this year because I anticipated and early harvest premium. And for two days it was great, but allowed me to get rid of unpriced bushels. <br /><br />Of course, we can kiss that idea goodbye for a few years.<br /><br />Hope the weather gets better in your part of the world - and you get some happy surprises.John Phippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03245790061133614986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-74543884751157365062014-10-04T18:43:48.998-06:002014-10-04T18:43:48.998-06:00Welp, we're still sitting here in NE Indiana. ...Welp, we're still sitting here in NE Indiana. Corn is over 30% and it rains every day or two, so soybeans are out of the question too.<br /><br />And if the rain doesn't stop pretty quick we're looking at no wheat for 2015.<br /><br />Hard to get overwhelmed by all the good news as I'm looking out my back door.Chucknoreply@blogger.com