We are starting to see the grass coming in strong with the rains and higher temps. It’s time to start thinking about the possibility of grass tetany. Hi-mag tubs provide cattle with extra magnesium, especially important during periods of lush green growth when forages might be deficient in magnesium and can lead to grass tetany. These tubs offer a convenient and weather-resistant way to supplement cattle's mineral needs, helping prevent health issues and maintain overall herd health. Cattle should be started on these tubs approximately 30 days prior to heading to grass so now is the time to give us a call and discuss what we can do for you.   

What nice rains we had in April. The weather has warmed up just in time for planting.  The forecast for the next ten days looks like plenty of warm weather with wind of course but no predicted precipitation.  If the forecast stays as predicted a lot of farmers around the area should be seeing completion of planting by the end of next week, which would be ahead of the 5-year average.

Weather may be a factor affecting the grain markets this week.  So far old crop beans futures have dipped 18.25 cents from Monday to close off the day on Wednesday.  Old crop corn has also dipped 18.25 cents in the same time frame.  New crop futures for beans are down 9.25 cents and new crop corn is down 10.25 cents.  There was a little upswing in the market for awhile Wednesday morning with news of a potential trade deal between the US and China, but the market dropped lower as the day went on.  We will have to wait and see what Monday’s WASDE says and how it affects the grain markets.  The report comes out at 11 am central time.

Do you still have grain on storage at the elevator or in your bins at home and just not sure what the best marketing tool is for you? Feel free to stop in or call to discuss options or reach out to our grain originators to find out what is available.

Wishing all of you a safe rest of your planting season. Thank You for your continued patronage with Fremar LLC and CFC.

Early crop scouting is a vital practice in successful corn and soybean production. It involves regular, systematic field inspections shortly after planting to detect potential issues such as pests, diseases, weeds, and emergence problems before they become severe. Timely scouting allows growers to make informed decisions that can significantly impact yield and profitability.

Additionally, early scouting helps evaluate planting success and informs replant decisions if necessary. It also lays the groundwork for tracking pest populations throughout the growing season, improving the effectiveness of integrated pest management strategies. If you see any of these issues, please contact your CFC agronomist so we can pinpoint the problem and take the proper action.