Grain Production and Logistics

Feb 7, 2022

The New Crop Comparison Tool Helps Farmers Evaluate Inputs and Determine What Crops to Grow

Washburn, Gatiboni and Everman all emphasized that managing costs will be particularly vital in 2022.

Dec 1, 2021

Study Suggests Crop Insurance Plays Small Role in Discouraging Cover Crop Use in Indiana

Study findings could help researchers understand more about the unintended consequences of crop insurance subsidies.

Oct 31, 2021

Extension Conference Resources Roundup

Sharing knowledge and research through an annual conference is an activity that makes the Cooperative Extension stronger.

Oct 25, 2021

Warmer Temperatures May Decrease Yields of Densely Planted Corn

The study’s findings could help farmers make better decisions about crop density and variety – whether conventional hybrid or GM crops – before planting season, based on forecasted temperatures.

Sep 27, 2021

Futures and Price Risk Management Webinar Presentation

Schweizer's presentation includes information about grain marketing, hedging, basis and futures.

Jul 26, 2021

Income from NC Food, Fiber and Forestry Industries Grows

Over 17%, or $95.9 billion of the $562 billion gross state product, was contributed by value-added income from food, natural fiber and forestry industries in 2019.

Jun 21, 2021

Replacing just-in-time with just-in-case

“I believe a lot of people are shifting away from just-in-time inventory management,” said Schweizer during the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank’s annual agricultural economics conference.

Apr 27, 2021

2021 Wheat Prices Shaping Up for a Banner Year for North Carolina Wheat Farmers

Wheat growers should consider their marketing plan now to take advantage of high futures.

Aug 27, 2020

Climate Change, Crop Yields and Risk Management for Farmers

Farmers are adjusting to the way climate change affects crop yield.

Aug 7, 2020

Grain Marketing Webinar Resources

Nick Piggott provided information and marketing strategies for small grain in Northeastern NC.