Crop Industry News By Category: Corn / Maize
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Alberta Farmers Hope for Profitable Growing Season Amid High Crop Prices
CANADA - High crop prices are fuelling the possibility of a profitable growing season as Alberta farmers prepare for spring seeding....
CANADA - High crop prices are fuelling the possibility of a profitable growing season as Alberta farmers prepare for spring seeding....
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Climate and Crop Trends Provide 'Downer' Cow 'Perfect Storm'
CANADA - Along with challenges posed from the weather, the developing trend for livestock farmers to increase grain and oilseed plantings is seeing some of the country’s best meadow land cultivated...
CANADA - Along with challenges posed from the weather, the developing trend for livestock farmers to increase grain and oilseed plantings is seeing some of the country’s best meadow land cultivated...
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Insurance Programme for Producers
CANADA - The federal and provincial governments are continuing to support Manitoba producers, their families and communities through the AgriInsurance programme by providing a record level of...
CANADA - The federal and provincial governments are continuing to support Manitoba producers, their families and communities through the AgriInsurance programme by providing a record level of...
Monday, February 25, 2013
Tight Supplies, High Prices Expected Until Prices Ease
CANADA - A weather and crop specialist with the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) predicts continued tight global availability of grain and high prices before prices start to ease in anticipation of...
CANADA - A weather and crop specialist with the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) predicts continued tight global availability of grain and high prices before prices start to ease in anticipation of...
Monday, February 11, 2013
Canadian Government Invest in Agri-Food, Biofuel Industries
CANADA - POS Pilot Plant will be the first commercial organisation in Canada to offer short-path distillation (SPD) services, on a contract basis to its clients with the support of the Government...
CANADA - POS Pilot Plant will be the first commercial organisation in Canada to offer short-path distillation (SPD) services, on a contract basis to its clients with the support of the Government...
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
All Eyes on the Weather for Producers
CANADA - The general manager of Manitoba Pork Council says weather in the US corn belt this coming spring will be the factor that determines the challenges pork producers will face in the coming...
CANADA - The general manager of Manitoba Pork Council says weather in the US corn belt this coming spring will be the factor that determines the challenges pork producers will face in the coming...
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Harper Government Helps Grain Farmers Grow Stronger
CANADA - The Harper government is helping grain farmers continue to grow their businesses with the help of sustainable, innovative, and modern systems and solutions. ...
CANADA - The Harper government is helping grain farmers continue to grow their businesses with the help of sustainable, innovative, and modern systems and solutions. ...
Friday, December 14, 2012
ANAC Applauds Delayed Introduction of New Import Requirements on Grains Entering Canada
CANADA - The Animal Nutrition Association of Canada is applauding a Canadian Food Inspection Agency decision to delay introduction of new import requirements on a range of grains entering Canada....
CANADA - The Animal Nutrition Association of Canada is applauding a Canadian Food Inspection Agency decision to delay introduction of new import requirements on a range of grains entering Canada....
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Harper Government, Grain Industry to Improve Grain Value Chain
CANADA - Agriculture industry experts will work under a new mandate to continue their work on finding efficiencies and driving costs out of the entire value chain. ...
CANADA - Agriculture industry experts will work under a new mandate to continue their work on finding efficiencies and driving costs out of the entire value chain. ...
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
NIRS Workshops Helps Get Most Out of Feed Ingredients
CANADA - With the rising cost of feed, anything that can improve feed efficiency is a plus. Next month, Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) workshops are coming to Alberta, featuring international...
CANADA - With the rising cost of feed, anything that can improve feed efficiency is a plus. Next month, Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) workshops are coming to Alberta, featuring international...
Friday, September 28, 2012
Corn for Ethanol Demand Expected to Reduce N. American Swine Herd
CANADA - An agricultural economist with the University of Manitoba predicts the demand for corn for ethanol will mean a smaller North American swine herd even after feed grain availability returns...
CANADA - An agricultural economist with the University of Manitoba predicts the demand for corn for ethanol will mean a smaller North American swine herd even after feed grain availability returns...
Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Canada Cereal Grain Harvest Complete - Early Crops Fare Better
CANADA - A plant science instructor with the University of Manitoba says those crops seeded last fall or early this spring have done much better in terms of yield and quality than those planted...
CANADA - A plant science instructor with the University of Manitoba says those crops seeded last fall or early this spring have done much better in terms of yield and quality than those planted...
Thursday, August 02, 2012
CWB Reports Western Canadian Crop Quality, Yields Look Good
CANADA - A weather and crop specialist with the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) reports yield and quality prospects for western Canada's 2012 crop look good. The winter wheat harvest in western Canada...
CANADA - A weather and crop specialist with the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) reports yield and quality prospects for western Canada's 2012 crop look good. The winter wheat harvest in western Canada...
Monday, July 30, 2012
Harper Government Delivers Producer Check-off for Grain Farmers
CANADA - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announced that a producer check-off will be in place for August 1, 2012, to fund research, market development, and technical assistance for the western...
CANADA - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announced that a producer check-off will be in place for August 1, 2012, to fund research, market development, and technical assistance for the western...
Friday, July 27, 2012
Canadian Government Invests in Green Pest Management Technology
CANADA - New wireless integrated pest management technology will give farmers timely information on insect activity in their crops, allowing them to more efficiently use biopesticides and reduce...
CANADA - New wireless integrated pest management technology will give farmers timely information on insect activity in their crops, allowing them to more efficiently use biopesticides and reduce...
Monday, July 23, 2012
Harper Government Helps Grain Farmers Grow for the Future
CANADA - British Columbia (BC) grain producers will be able to better select the most promising new grain varieties to suit growing conditions in the Peace River region, thanks to an investment...
CANADA - British Columbia (BC) grain producers will be able to better select the most promising new grain varieties to suit growing conditions in the Peace River region, thanks to an investment...
Friday, July 20, 2012
Bumper Winter Cereal Harvest Underway in Canada
CANADA - The executive manager of Winter Cereals Canada reports western Canadian farmers have started harvesting one of the largest best quality winter cereal crops ever....
CANADA - The executive manager of Winter Cereals Canada reports western Canadian farmers have started harvesting one of the largest best quality winter cereal crops ever....
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Harper Government Investing in Grain Storage Technology
CANADA - Canadian grain farmers will soon be able to better monitor conditions in their grain storage containers, which will help them protect their valuable crops....
CANADA - Canadian grain farmers will soon be able to better monitor conditions in their grain storage containers, which will help them protect their valuable crops....
Friday, June 29, 2012
Harper Government Supports Canadian Wheat Board
CANADA - The Harper Government yesterday (28 June) announced a one-time injection to provide a strong foundation for the Canadian Wheat Board’s (CWB) transition into the new grain marketing...
CANADA - The Harper Government yesterday (28 June) announced a one-time injection to provide a strong foundation for the Canadian Wheat Board’s (CWB) transition into the new grain marketing...
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Canada Wheat Down, While Corn at Record Levels
CANADA - Canadian canola and wheat stocks down while total stocks of corn and soybeans at record levels....
CANADA - Canadian canola and wheat stocks down while total stocks of corn and soybeans at record levels....
Monday, May 28, 2012
Canadian Government Help Gluten-free Grain Development
CANADA - The Harper Government is helping to boost the availability of gluten-free foods to meet growing market demand. Member of Parliament Ron Cannan (Kelowna-Lake Country), on behalf of Agriculture...
CANADA - The Harper Government is helping to boost the availability of gluten-free foods to meet growing market demand. Member of Parliament Ron Cannan (Kelowna-Lake Country), on behalf of Agriculture...
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Moisture Expected to be Key Factor Influencing Yield Potential
CANADA - A plant science instructor with the University of Manitoba suggests the biggest factor that could limit yield potential in Manitoba this year will be the availability of moisture....
CANADA - A plant science instructor with the University of Manitoba suggests the biggest factor that could limit yield potential in Manitoba this year will be the availability of moisture....
Marketing Freedom Train on Track to Boost Research, Innovation
CANADA - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announced that a new producer check-off will be set up to support vital research, market development and technical assistance for the western Canadian...
CANADA - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announced that a new producer check-off will be set up to support vital research, market development and technical assistance for the western Canadian...
Monday, May 21, 2012
Fall-Seeded Cereals Looking Better than Ever in Manitoba
CANADA - A plant science instructor with the University of Manitoba reports fall-seeded cereal crops have never looked better in Manitoba....
CANADA - A plant science instructor with the University of Manitoba reports fall-seeded cereal crops have never looked better in Manitoba....
Monday, May 07, 2012
Environmental Concerns, Gas Prices Raise Interest in Cellulosic Ethanol
CANADA - A researcher with the University of Manitoba says concerns over the environment and rising fuel costs are stimulating increased interest in the use of cellulosic ethanol as an alternative...
CANADA - A researcher with the University of Manitoba says concerns over the environment and rising fuel costs are stimulating increased interest in the use of cellulosic ethanol as an alternative...
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Canadian Corn Ethanol Production Hits Plateau
CANADA - Corn-based ethanol's dream days are over, says the chief economist of the US Department of Agriculture, writes Tom Button for Grainews....
CANADA - Corn-based ethanol's dream days are over, says the chief economist of the US Department of Agriculture, writes Tom Button for Grainews....
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Wheat, Barley, Oats, Corn Production Forecast Up in 2012/13
CANADA - 2012-2013 heralds a new era of wheat and barley marketing for western Canadian grain producers....
CANADA - 2012-2013 heralds a new era of wheat and barley marketing for western Canadian grain producers....
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
New Rules Help Farmers and Canadian Seed Industry
CANADA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has amended the Seeds Regulations to provide greater consistency for how seed blends created to manage pests are labelled, tagged and graded. This...
CANADA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has amended the Seeds Regulations to provide greater consistency for how seed blends created to manage pests are labelled, tagged and graded. This...
Monday, March 26, 2012
Abnormally Early Spring Melt Offers Opportunity to Plant Early
CANADA - A plant science instructor with the University of Manitoba is encouraging farmers to take advantage of this year's early spring melt by planting some of their more cold tolerant, less...
CANADA - A plant science instructor with the University of Manitoba is encouraging farmers to take advantage of this year's early spring melt by planting some of their more cold tolerant, less...
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Cargill to Close Manitoba Grain Elevator and Crop Facility
CANADA - Cargill Limited yesterday announced that it is ceasing production at its Winnipeg East facility effective March 1, 2012. ...
CANADA - Cargill Limited yesterday announced that it is ceasing production at its Winnipeg East facility effective March 1, 2012. ...
News By Advertiser
News By Country
News By Crop
News By Category
Our Sponsors
Partners
© 2000 - 2012. 5m Publishing, Benchmark House, 8 Smithy Wood Drive, Sheffield, S35 1QN, England.