In Wisconsin- farmers are expected to plant 4 million acres of corn, 10% more than last year. Farmers are planning on planting more of it because prices are up, and so is demand for uses like ethanol. Come this summer- you'll probably be seeing more corn fields. Now- farmers are getting 3-4 dollars for every bushel of corn. Nationally, if farmers do plant as much corn as expected, it'll be the biggest corn crop in 60 years. Right now, almost 3 gallons of ethanol can be made with 1 bushel...

And with ethanol demand pushing corn prices past $4 a bushel, it's no surprise farmers will put more corn in the ground this spring. And the huge jump in production could ease some fears that more corn for ethanol will automatically mean higher food prices. Iowa farmers planing more corn. Farmers who ordered seed corn late may not get their first choice of varieties because supplies are tight. Like many farmers, Larry Jons is doing projects and fixing machinery while he waits for warmer...

Farmers will plant 185,000 acres of corn this year, about 9 percent more corn than last year, but slightly less than the 15 percent increase nationwide, according to a report released Friday by the U. While farmers and producers have focused on corn prices, the drop in soybean acres is likely to push up soybean prices as well. TADESSE, The News Journal Delaware's farmers will plant the most corn since 1985 this year to take advantage of attractive prices induced by the increased demand for...

The pest has become a major problem not only in agriculture, but also in horticulture since sweet corn is an important vegetable grown for the fresh market, as well as for processing. Sweet corn is a relatively new crop in Poland, but its acreage expands fast and was estimated at about 3 thousand hectares in recent years. According to scientists, losses can be avoided by allowing to grow genetically modified corn, but this is impossible due to the Polish ban on such crops. The larval stage...

Some have increased their seed corn purchases because of higher corn prices, Carhart said. Carhart said northern Wisconsin farmers who buy his company s seed corn are more likely to be dairy farmers, who grow corn to feed to their livestock. I suppose with corn (prices) being up, some of those guys probably will plant corn back on corn, that otherwise would have gone to soybeans this year, he said. If farmers can get more for biodiesel crops than food crops, that is what they will grow...

Commodities markets responded to the larger-than-anticipated corn plantings, with corn prices quickly dropping 20 cents a bushel, hitting the limit and stopping trading for the day, said Mike Woolverton, grain marketing economist at Kansas State University. Commodities markets responded to the larger-than-anticipated corn plantings, with corn prices quickly dropping 20 cents a bushel, hitting the limit and stopping trading for the day, said Mike Woolverton, grain marketing economist at...

On the remaining 6-foot side, set supports 2 feet apart. To enclose the garden, set the supports 3 feet apart around all but one of the 6-foot sides. What can I plant that won't be affected by urine from my miniature schnauzer? Corn grows great, but the yield is quite small. Wrap the outside of the base with a 2-foot band of something impermeable like heavy plastic sheeting or translucent roofing panels. That leaves about 7 feet on each side for climbers like pole beans and cucumbers, and...

The shift to corn should moderate corn prices, while boosting prices for soybeans and cotton, said Joe Victor, a commodities analyst for Allendale inc. However, damp weather this spring could keep farmers out of fields and trim the projected corn acreage, eventually sending prices higher, he said. Barring bad weather, thats good news for everyone from consumers to ethanol producers and hog farmers because the big crop would help moderate prices for corn and food. The shift to corn should...

Farmers trying to cash in on high corn prices rotated as much as 50 percent of their cotton acreage to corn this year, but the second drought in two years may keep them from seeing any significant gains. Many farmers have staggered their corn planting to prevent having to harvest and store it all at the same time, but the lack of rain has prevented the seed from germinating. Drought conditions are causing many farmers to hold back on some of their planned corn acreage, said Potter. Corn...