Crop protection chemicals are necessary to ensure the production of food from our nation's farms and ranches. They prevent unwanted weeds, insects, rodents, fungus and diseases. These chemicals must also be handled with care to reduce potential worker exposure.
• Always read packaging labels. All crop protection chemicals include information on the proper use of the chemical; its proper handling, safe storage and first aid information.
• Obtain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the crop protection chemicals that you use. MSDS contain additional health hazard data, spill or leak procedures and handling information. Be sure to keep a set separate from the storage area.
• Have on hand and wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required by the label. These can include: chemical-resistant gloves, coveralls, boots, hat and apron, approved respirator with cartridges for pesticides, and chemical protection goggles and face shield.
• Keep crop protection chemicals in storage areas that can be locked to keep bystanders and children out. Be sure to label the storage area as containing pesticides.
• Launder chemical-soiled clothing separately from other laundry and triple rinse.
Inspection
• Are all chemicals properly labeled?
• Are all chemicals in locked storage area?
• Is correct PPE available and used?
• Are MSDS maintained on all chemicals? Is application equipment operating properly?
• Is the mixing/loading area on concrete?
Source: Information supplied by the National Safety Council’s Agricultural Division, the National Education Center for
Agricultural Safety (NECAS) – www.necasag.org or 888-844-6322.
Thursday, June 5, 2014
FC Morning Market Commentary
The corn and soybean markets were mixed at the 7:45 break this morning with corn and old crop beans lower, and new crop beans higher. The weekly export sales report showed corn exports on the high end of estimates; soybeans were net positive, but within expectations. Both are supportive to corn and beans, but with weather continuing to stay favorable, we will likely see a mixed trade into next week. The 3-day forecast shows Iowa receiving additional rainfall. On June 11th the USDA will release the monthly Supply & Demand estimate – few changes from last month are expected.
Opening Calls:
Corn steady to 2 cents lower
Beans mixed: Nearby 6 cents lower, November a penny higher
Have a great day!
Joel Pudenz
Farmers Cooperative Company
FC Attends ISU Corn Growers Association Event with Bill Northey as Featured Speaker
FC’s Lauren Furnas and Holly Knobbe attended a BBQ event hosted by the Iowa State University Corn Growers Association. The special guest speaker was Iowa's Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey. Over 200 students attended the event to hear Mr. Northey speak about the future of agriculture. FC is proud to sponsor “Iowa State University Corn Growers Association” and assist in educating students on the various opportunities available to them in agriculture.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Fast Growth of Water Hemp as an Example of Reduced Weed Control
This photo is of a water hemp plant that has escaped
soil-applied and post-applied herbicides.
Please note the amazing growth habit of this species. It is
growing at a 1.5” per day rate in the excellent growing conditions Iowa is
currently experiencing.
On Wednesday, May 28 this plant was 3” tall. At this point
with a solid, multiple MOA, post application we would expect 95% control.
On Friday, May 30th, this plant was 5.75” tall. At this point, again with a solid post application, we would expect 90% control.
On Monday, June 2nd the plant was most likely 9” tall. At that point, control could be reduced to 60% control. As this species gets larger and more robust, we don’t simply recommend higher rates, we must realistically expect reduced control.
On Friday, May 30th, this plant was 5.75” tall. At this point, again with a solid post application, we would expect 90% control.
On Monday, June 2nd the plant was most likely 9” tall. At that point, control could be reduced to 60% control. As this species gets larger and more robust, we don’t simply recommend higher rates, we must realistically expect reduced control.
Todd
A. Claussen; CPAg
Director
of Agronomy & Technical Services
FC Morning Grain Market Commentary for 6/4/2014
MARKET COMMENTARY
AM Comments 06/04/14
Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 8:06 AMSubmitted by: Dustin Weiner
Later this morning census data for the month of April will be released – this is important because this will tell us how many bushels of soybeans were imported into the US that month. The USDA has a big imports number projected for this crop year (90mb total) and we will need to average 13.3mb/month from April to August if we are to reach that number. If April comes out disappointing (well under 10mb let’s say) it should be friendly to old crop soybean prices and spreads.
Other than that it is quiet. Weather forecasts still look great with the 6-10 and 8-14 day forecasts (shown below) reflecting below normal temps for a good portion of the corn belt along with normal to above normal precip. AKA – non threatening.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
FC Morning Market Commentary
Corn and bean futures are all weaker this morning after yesterday afternoon’s crop conditions report confirmed to us that this corn crop is indeed off to a great start. You combine that with a forecast that looks non-threatening and it’s no surprise that prices are struggling to hold in here. I stuck a couple of maps down at the bottom of these comments that show both the 1-month and 3-month temperature outlooks for the U.S.. The big thing there is the lack of high heat… These types of predictions will be watched closely as eyes start to turn towards the pollination window.
Opening Calls
Corn down 3 to 4 cents
Soybeans down 6 to 8 cents
Have a great day!
Dustin Weiner
@fccoopgrain
Monday, June 2, 2014
FC Morning Market Commentary
Good Morning and welcome to June. Markets are pretty simple to explain this morning….everything is lower on good weather. Corn down 4-5 and soybeans down 5-8. First weekly crop ratings on corn will be out this afternoon, with large % of good/excellent expected. Depending on amount of soybeans emerged, it may be another week before soybean ratings begin.
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