Sulphur supplementation can help increase yields in soybeans especially on coarser, sandy soils.
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The soybean yield bump from sulphur
In some conditions, adding 15 to 20 lbs of the macronutrient will increase yield
Port expansion increases Parrish and Heimbecker mill and terminal capacity
Company adds third flour mill and storage space at Hamilton port
P&H’s expansion, the Port of Hamilton agri-food cluster now represents 31 per cent of its overall cargo and supports 105,000 provincial jobs.
Hot Argentine summer is starting to damage crops, exchanges say
A hot, dry austral summer is beginning to cause damage to Argentina's 2024/25 soybean and corn crops, the country's two main grains exchanges said on Friday, after abundant spring rains had until recently provided excellent growing conditions.
China approves more GM crops to boost yields, ensure food security
China has approved five gene-edited crop varieties and 12 types of genetically modified (GM) soybean, corn and cotton, expanding approvals to boost high-yield crops, reduce import reliance, and ensure food security.
Chile’s ‘seed guardians’ grow and protect forgotten food varieties
An emerging group of farmers and growers in Chile, known as seed guardians, aim to protect the traditional crops of their ancestors, keeping them safe from industrial agriculture and genetic modification.
Climate change worries Canadian farmers: poll
Survey by Farmers for Climate Solutions asked farmers about their top concerns
A poll released Dec. 11, 2024 suggests that Canadian farmers worry more about the impacts of climate change than they do about input costs and market prices for corn, wheat and cattle.
Crop share agreements more attractive due to tight margins
FCC analysis suggests such agreements help farmers through greater flexibility
Three consecutive years of tight margins may be making the case for crop-sharing agreements versus cash rents.
Diverse crop rotations bring savings in poor growing conditions
D.R.I.V.E.S. project quantifies benefits, addresses addresses rotation challenges
Analysis of 36,000 yield observations from 22 long-term cropping experiments shows that greater rotational diversity reduces productivity risks posed by adverse weather.
AAFC adjusts monthly estimates, cites caution for canola exports
Impact of China's anti-dumping investigation unknown at this time
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada adjusted its latest supply and demand estimates issued on Dec. 19. This followed the updated Statistics Canada figures from two weeks ago.
CBOT Weekly: Chicago soy complex tumbles, grains weaken
A variety of factors caused the Chicago soy complex to fall at the Chicago Board of Trade during the week ended Dec. 18, 2024.
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