Researchers from North Carolina State University and Iowa State University have demonstrated an automated technology capable of accurately measuring the angle of leaves on corn plants in the field. This […] Read more
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Wheeled robot measures leaf angles to help breed better corn plants
Science Notes: New technology, called AngleNet, has two key components

France’s InVivo makes bid for United Malt
Bid would include Canada Malting business
Reuters — United Malt Group has received an indicative, non-binding offer from Malteries Soufflet, a branch of French agribusiness InVivo, the Australian commercial maltster said on Tuesday, valuing it at […] Read more

U.S. grains: Chicago grains up on U.S. planting uncertainty
Hard wheats 'leading the way'
Mexico City | Reuters — Chicago corn futures reversed losses to close higher on Monday on concerns about U.S. planting delays, and wheat and soy also made gains. Corn made […] Read more

Planting considerations for bio-strip tilling
Ontario grower shares experience from three-year trial on his Strathroy farm
Bio-strip tilling or bio-stripping is gaining attention from growers, particularly with the focus on sustainability and regenerative agriculture. It was also the subject of a presentation at the Innovative Farmers […] Read more

U.S. grains: Chicago grains higher after week of Black Sea doubts, China demand
Reuters – Chicago wheat rallied on Friday amid market talk of Russia possibly halting wheat exports, while corn futures continued to climb and closed higher for the second week in […] Read more

Province investing in home-grown fertilizer options
Fertilizer challenge winners chosen, funding used to accelerate product development
Ten companies with made-in-Ontario solutions to help farmers address fertilizer shortages and high input costs will each receive a share of $2 million in funding over the next two years. […] Read more

Canola fund short position still rising
Managed money net long in soybeans
MarketsFarm — The size of the fund short position in continued to rise in early March, according to the latest Commitments of Traders data out from the U.S. Commodity Futures […] Read more

Insurers covering Ukraine grain corridor shipments for now
More clarity needed soon, Lloyd's exec says
London | Reuters — Insurers continue to cover grain shipments from Ukraine through a United Nations-backed corridor although more clarity will be required soon, a senior Lloyd’s of London official […] Read more

Feed weekly outlook: Domestic grain prices slipping
Prairie wheat, barley on par with U.S. corn
MarketsFarm – Feed wheat and barley prices in Western Canada have slowly trended lower over the past few months, with prices for both grains now on par with imported corn […] Read more

U.S. grains: Chicago corn, wheat reverse gains to close lower
Export sales of wheat, soybeans fall below forecasts
Mexico City | Reuters — Chicago corn futures reversed session gains to close lower Thursday, with the most-active contract hitting its highest price since February on a boost from Chinese […] Read more