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The grain markets have been on edge because of the government shutdown and uncertainty with trade. Today at noon the USDA will be releasing a fall report with estimated grain yield averages, carryout volume and export numbers. Apparently during the government shutdown employees were collecting data, and this report is likely to move market prices. In the past 10 years the fall report has reportedly moved the prices upwards 3 times, and downward 7 times (https://www.profarmer.com/news/agriculture-news/4-key-things-know-ahead-usda-crop-production-and-wasde-reports). Today we will see how US soybean and corn markets (and consequently our Canadian markets) react to a much needed update.

We are hosting a customer event Nov. 18th featuring Albert Tenuta. The OMAF Field Crop Pathologist will be talking about soybean diseases, and maybe a brief tar spot update. We will give some brief updates on the Jackson projects, as many of you have noticed there is a lot of construction going on. We will also discuss some seed variety options for 2026.

If you would like to  come please call the office or email for more details and RSVP.

It’s been a very nice fall for combining beans, which has meant some long hours and big days being very productive. With soy harvest essentially completed we will be allowing our staff to enjoy some family time and prepare for the upcoming corn harvest. Both elevators will be closed Sunday October 12th and Monday Oct 13th. Enjoy the time with your families and we will see you next week.

If you are attending the outdoor farm show, please plan on stopping by the NK Seeds booth at N-J on the North Mall walkway that backs onto Oxford Road #17. This is the normal location of the NK site for those that are familiar with the show. You’ll find NK and Jackson staff there. You’ll also be able to walk plots of the NK corn and soybean lineup.

Construction has begun on infrastructure improvements in Dresden.

Make sure you’re subscribed to Soybean Man on YouTube to catch video updates as they come!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Z5GnsCg0R2gSuC7CSLtnQ

NK has a few new varieties, the attached early season picture is of S23-P1E3. If you would like to see new varieties in the field contact a rep for a field tour. We will try to to keep some content here of things from the field.

May long weekend is here. For most we had a large rain holding up planting, and almost everyone has got their seed for the weekend. If you are in the field and need something to finish a field. Call the office. The phones are forwarded for the weekend. We don’t intend on having in office service. However, we can schedule a time to meet over the weekend and get the seed you need. This includes the Holiday Monday, unless the weather really changes.

Most seed is available. Please contact us about the status of your seed orders and we can advise you if everything is available. Let us know when you plan to pick up your corn and soybean orders. We will try to have the paperwork ready for you. We all look forward to seeing you!

Mark your calendars Aug. 7th the OSCIA is holding a compaction day at our Rutherford location. The Lambton, Essex and Kent soil and crop associations are organizing a demonstration day to highlight the effects of different equipment on compaction. This should be a very informative event. We are very excited to support this project for our customers and the general farming community. We can provide updates as plans for the event are completed.

It’s no secret that red clover is one of the best cover crops available. If you are interested in underseeding your wheat this spring you can purchase clover seed from Jackson Seeds. Contact Brad Langstaff or the office if you are interested. Other cover crop seed will be available (such as oats and peas) by order after wheat harvest if you are interested. Contact early for details and pricing, cover crop seed is usually not stocked in the warehouse.