Items: Grains
Maximizing Value: 2023 Spring Application of Broiler Litter for Grain Crop Production
By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Mar. 30, 2023
Spring is here and grain producers across the state are gearing up for planting. One of the many decisions producers have to make before planting is in regard to their nutrient management plan. Broiler litter provides a great opportunity as a complete fertilizer and is being produced and used throughout the state in grain production.
Grain Profitability Outlook 2023
By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Feb. 28, 2023
The grain markets surged to a new level after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February 24, 2022. Prices have come down since their peak last spring, but they are still extremely high. Current prices for 2023 new-crop delivery are around $5.60/bu for corn, $14/bu for soybeans (2/22/23). This is an increase of around $.30/bu
Warm Welcome to Dr. Grant Gardner
Published on Jan. 30, 2023
Dr. Grant Gardner was born and raised on a corn and soybean operation in southwestern Indiana. He received his B.S. in Agribusiness from Purdue University in 2017. He subsequently received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Kansas State University in 2019 and 2022, respectively.
Fall 2022 Wheat Planting Decision
By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Sep. 29, 2022
Corn harvest is now underway and Kentucky grain farmers will soon decide if and how much wheat they will plant this fall. Compared to last year there are significant increases in wheat and soybean prices, major increases in all fertilizer prices, and fuel prices that have almost doubled. The following analysis quantifies these relati
Maximizing Value: 2022 Spring Application of Broiler Litter for Grain Crop Production
By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Mar. 31, 2022
Spring is here and grain producers across the state are gearing up for planting. One of the many decisions producers have to make before planting is in regard to their nutrient management plan. Broiler litter provides a great opportunity as a complete fertilizer and is being produced and used throughout the state in grain production.
Grain Profitability Outlook 2022
By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Mar. 31, 2022
The grain markets had already been climbing before Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24th. Since then, prices have been on a tear, particularly for wheat and corn. Current prices for 2022 new-crop delivery are around $6.50/bu for corn, $15/bu for soybeans, and $10/bu for wheat in Kentucky (3/25/22). This is an increase of arou
The Economic Value of Applying Broiler Litter in the Fall | 2021
By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Nov. 23, 2021
Spring application of broiler litter is ideal for maximizing the economic value but faces challenges that include wet soil conditions, lack of time to spread litter near planting, and availability of litter in the spring.
Fall 2021 Wheat Planting Decision
By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Sep. 30, 2021
Corn harvest is now underway and Kentucky grain farmers will soon decide if and how much wheat they will plant this fall. Compared to last year there is a significant increase in wheat and soybean prices, as well as major increases in all fertilizer prices. The following analysis quantifies these relative changes to estimate the prof
Economic Value of Poultry Litter Tool: Grain Crops
By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Aug. 25, 2021
This decision tool has been created to help producers determine the economic value of poultry litter. The tool is customizable to reflect each individuals situation when selling, purchasing, and/or applying poultry litter.
Grain Market Shift and Profit Implications
By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Jul. 28, 2021
The grain markets have been on a tear for the last year and have exceeded just about everyone’s expectations as to where they would be going into the summer of 2021. Current prices for 2021 fall delivery are near $5.50/bu for corn and $13.50/bu for soybeans in many areas in Kentucky (7/22/21). This is an increase of around $2/bu and