Corn

[jayhawkbasketball]

I have family members who farm corn. There’s virtually ZERO nitrogen on the market right now, which is mandatory in order to get a full a corn harvest. Without it, you’re looking at a 30-50% reduced yield, AT BEST. Some farmers already pre-ordered their nitrogen last year and they have it in stock right now, but others didn’t on the gamble the price would come down. Well, Putin controls some of the fertilizer trade…and prices only went up of course…so some farmers are in for a lean yield.

Not trying to panic anyone, just putting it out there so you’re informed. Straight from a family farmer to my ear.

 

[Kerbluey]

Corn is in SO many food items too. It’s not just availability of fresh corn that’s affected.

 

[Carl]

Most corn in US and Canada is planted from May 1 through end of June at most.

 

[Tall Timbers]

It seems we the people are in for hard times not seen since the great depression. The economic fiasco seems to get worse almost by the day.

 

[GEOINTAnalyst]

I have family members who farm corn. There’s virtually ZERO nitrogen on the market right now, which is mandatory in order to get a full a corn harvest. Without it, you’re looking at a 30-50% reduced yield, AT BEST. Some farmers already pre-ordered their nitrogen last year and they have it in stock right now, but others didn’t on the gamble the price would come down. Well, Putin controls some of the fertilizer trade…and prices only went up of course…so some farmers are in for a lean yield.

Not trying to panic anyone, just putting it out there so you’re informed. Straight from a family farmer to my ear.

In my part of Florida, peanut/cotton farming is pretty big and peanuts use nitrogen based fertilizer just like corn, a couple of local farmers I know use ArgoLiquid Nitrogen - retailers can be found here they have not had any issues yet, but think the applications for later in the growing season may be an issue with higher prices

 

[JoyJoyJoy]

My bil farms a bit. He is planting soy beans this year...requires less fertilizer.

 

[jayhawkbasketball]

My bil farms a bit. He is planting soy beans this year...requires less fertilizer.

Yep, that’s what my family member told me too.

 

[Everlasting Life]

Straight from a family farmer to my ear.

Farmers have been in my prayers.....

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

If corn crop is small, then it needs to be used for food, sileage, and alcohol for medical and industry.
NOT for ethanol blended gas, E85, etc.

I think I posted this someplace else here on RF [sigh]

 

[seated with Christ]

US Farmers has suffered enough!

 

[Matthew6:33]

NOT for ethanol blended gas, E85, etc.

100%!!! Non-ethanol gas is called REC Fuel in my neck of the woods. Not only is it more powerful, requires less processing, less corrosive, gives more MPG, it is taxed at an insane level.

Hey but go green everybody!

 

[DWB]

When the corn comes in near my area it is usually 3 or 4 ears /$1.00. I wonder how much higher it will be??

 

[Carl]

When the corn comes in near my area it is usually 3 or 4 ears /$1.00. I wonder how much higher it will be??

Just be aware that the corn that is being discussed here is mostly field corn and not sweet corn. The difference is the amount of sugar that is in the kernels. What we buy in the grocery store is sweet corn. What is used for E-85, silage, and food stuffs is the field corn.

 

[Endangered]

A bunch of corn is grown just a few miles south of me in Zellwood, FL. They have a sweet corn festival in April every year. You can really pork out on fresh corn and other veggies.
Maybe this year but what about next year if nitrogen is.not available?

 

[Tall Timbers]

When the corn comes in near my area it is usually 3 or 4 ears /$1.00. I wonder how much higher it will be??

20 years ago, when corn was in season, even in interior Alaska there'd be sales on corn of the cob 10 for $1. Now one ear will cost more than a buck and the very best sale last year was 2 for a buck. Right now Costco has 4 small ears of corn in a package for just a few cents under $10.

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

A bunch of corn is grown just a few miles south of me in Zellwood, FL. They have a sweet corn festival in April every year. You can really pork out on fresh corn and other veggies.
Maybe this year but what about next year if nitrogen is.not available?

Hopefully, the farmers plan ahead and plant some nitrogen-fixing crops and rotate crops/fields.

This can/should be done in family gardens, too

 

[Jan51]

We only need to worry if Kamala Korn starts being sold from gum machines at 25 cents per kernel. (30 cents if you want to hear Kamala Kackle with your Kamala Kernel purchase).

Or maybe they will come out with Kamala Krispies--Snap, Kackle, Pop.

 

[Kerbluey]

I’m sure part of the plan is to centralize food production by destroying farmers’ livelihoods. Bill Gates has been buying up massive amounts of land. He who control the food controls everything.

 

[ChildofLight]

Farmers planting a little early around here in Central Texas. Probably hoping to get some rains but unfortunately it’s not been enough to stave off a drought. It seems to be getting critical in West Texas (not to be confused with the town).

 

[Carl]

I’m sure part of the plan is to centralize food production by destroying farmers’ livelihoods. Bill Gates has been buying up massive amounts of land. He who control the food controls everything.

Wonder if Gates and the others plan to use the farmers they put out of business to grow the food? Should work just like in Russia. Maybe 50% production.
Come quickly Lord Jesus come quickly!