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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.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Nitrogen Applications for the 2012 Corn Crop US - While soil temperatures were warmer than normal last winter, the dry soil conditions have resulted in very little nitrogen loss this spring.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Herbicide Injury to Corn Increases US - During the past week, the number of observations and inquiries related to corn injury from herbicides increased, said University of Illinois associate professor of weed science Aaron Ha...
South African Sugar Recovers from Drought SOUTH AFRICA - South Africa is recovering from two consecutive years of drought in its Kwazulu Natal province, where 75 per cent of all its sugarcane is grown. With the return of seasonal rainfall...
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Russia Grain: Historical Area Estimates Revised RUSSIA - USDA has revised its series of grain area estimates, beginning with 1990/91, to reflect harvested area. Previous estimates were based on sown-area data from Rosstat, the State Statistical...
Friday, May 11, 2012
US Growers Should Focus on Soybean Seeding Rate and Depth US - As grain farmers make the transition from planting corn to soybeans, a Purdue Extension soybean specialist says they need to keep a few basic principles in mind.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Agronomist: Growers Have Options for Freeze-Damaged Wheat US - A late-April freeze damaged some of northern Indiana's early progressing winter wheat crop, leaving growers to decide whether to let the crop yield or tear it up altogether.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Australia Boosts Biosecurity Measures AUSTRALIA - A A$524.2 million investment in Australia’s biosecurity system included in yesterday’s Federal Budget will deliver a state-of-the-art quarantine facility and strengthen Australia’s...
Successful WA Drought Pilot to Come to an End AUSTRALIA - Recipients of assistance under the Western Australia drought pilot have today been reminded that the suite of programmes is due to conclude on 30 June 2012.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
'Double Knocking' Answer to Australian Weed Control AUSTRALIA - Advisors are asking Central Queensland grain growers to try again if they have experimented with the 'double knock' weed control technique with mixed results.
Friday, May 04, 2012
Boron Deficiency in Alfalfa US - University of Illinois assistant professor of crop sciences Fabian Fernandez has noticed visible signs of boron deficiency in alfalfa. In Illinois, alfalfa is the crop most sensitive to...
Sizing Up the Wheat Crop US - In at least some places in Illinois, the wheat crop has been through heat, drought, floods, frost, and hail, all within the past six weeks. While the crop-condition ratings have been high...
Monday, April 30, 2012
New Fusarium Resistant Winter Wheat on the Horizon CANADA - The executive manager of Winter Cereals Canada expects a new fusarium resistant variety of winter wheat to be available to farmers in 2013.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Normal Rains Expected in India, Boosts Harvest Prospects INDIA - India is expected to have a normal monsoon for the third consecutive year, boosting prospects of good harvests and higher rural incomes.
How Does Global Grain Production Affect Feed Costs, Supply? ANALYSIS - Feed prices account for the highest cost in livestock production and have been volatile over the last year. With unpredictable weather, increased planting costs and competition elsewhere...
Soybean Row Spacing: Wide or Narrow? US - Average row spacing in Illinois soybean fields has increased over the past decade after narrowing for several decades before that, according to University of Illinois crop sciences professor...
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Is it Time to Plant Soybeans? US - Like corn, soybean planting has had an unusually early start in Illinois this year, with some of the crop planted before April 1 and 5 per cent planted by April 22. Was this early planting...
Crop Plots Showcase Arable Innovations at Cereals 2012 UK - New fungicides, novel breeding techniques and the latest nutrition findings are among numerous arable innovations that will be brought to life through hundreds of crop plots at Cereals ...
The Secrets to Australian Sorghum Success AUSTRALIA - The impact of row direction has been examined in combination with row spacing and population for the first time to maximise yields in the prime sorghum-growing region of New South...
Friday, April 20, 2012
Options to Control Corn Plants from the Initial Planting US - University of Illinois associate professor of weed science Aaron Hager says that the below-freezing temperatures last week damaged some emerged corn in some parts of Illinois.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Heavy Stubble Loads Needn’t Slow You Down AUSTRALIA - New research has shown that trifluralin sprayed with higher water rates of about 100L/ha improves the herbicide’s effectiveness on paddocks with heavy stubble loads, regardless...
A New Approach to Molecular Plant Breeding US - A US Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist has shown researchers and plant breeders a better way to handle the massive amounts of data being generated by plant molecular studies, using...
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Global Assessment on Soil Biodiversity GLOBAL - The Department for Sustainable Soils and Grassland Systems at BBSRC-funded Rothamsted Research is launching a new Global Scientific Assessment on Soil Biodiversity as a result of an...
Forages Thriving; Website Offers a Place to Buy & Sell Them US - Indiana's forage crop is thriving after an extremely mild winter, and a new Purdue University website offers growers and livestock producers a place to buy and sell it.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Early Wheat Provides Opportunity for Double Cropping US - Unseasonably warm weather has pushed Indiana's wheat crop about two weeks ahead of schedule, presenting an opportunity for growers to consider planting a second crop following harvest.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Losing Bees Would Cost UK £1.8bn a Year UK - Research from the University of Reading says it would cost the UK £1.8 billion every year to hand-pollinate crops without bees.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Corn Seeding Depth Matters, Especially in Dry Soils US - Corn seeding depth can play an important role in plant germination and could become even more vital if Indiana remains dry in the coming weeks, says a Purdue Extension agronomist.
Irish Sowings Ahead of Schedule IRELAND - This year has seen one of the earliest planting seasons in recent years due to excellent conditions over the last month, according to Irish Farmers Association National Grain Chairman...
Texas Wheat: Better than Anyone Dared Hope For US - Much of Texas wheat looks better than anyone expected a few months ago, said a Texas AgriLife Extension Service agronomist.
Sugarcane Crop to Increase 5.4 Per Cent BRAZIL - The 2012-2013 sugarcane crop in Brazil is expected to increase by 5.4 per cent, to reach 602.18 million tonnes, according to a survey conducted by the National Supply Company (Conab)....
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