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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures rose by their daily limit to a 14-year high on Wednesday as the war in Ukraine raised major concerns about […] Read more
Crops
U.S. grains: CBOT wheat hits 14-year peak in volatile trading
Soyoil sets record high before retreating
Root symbiosis regulated through plant nutrient status
Science Notes: Discovery offers potential to help achieve sustainable agriculture goals
Plants absorb phosphate better when they collaborate with certain soil fungi, research has found. Arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM), a symbiosis with such fungi, is used by more than 80 per cent […] Read more
Pulse weekly outlook: India removes tariffs on most lentil imports
MarketsFarm — Lentil suppliers in Canada have received a bit of a boost from a surprise policy decision overseas. India’s government on Feb. 12 suspended all tariffs on most lentil […] Read more
Bunge says sanctions may have ‘adverse effect’ on Russian operations
Reuters — Global agricultural commodities trader Bunge said continued conflict in Ukraine and stinging sanctions on Russia could have an “adverse effect” on its operations in the breadbasket region. Bunge […] Read more
Canada shuts ports to Russian ships over Ukraine invasion
Russian firms' Canadian holdings also under scrutiny, Freeland warns
Toronto | Reuters — Canada ratcheted up pressure on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine by shutting ports to Russian-owned ships and saying on Tuesday that holdings of all Russian […] Read more
U.S. grains: Chicago wheat limit up to 14-year peak
Soyoil sets record on Russia-Ukraine crisis
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures soared by the daily limit to their highest level in almost 14 years on Tuesday as traders feared prolonged disruptions […] Read more
Powerful sensors on planes can detect crop nitrogen
Hyperspectral imagery offers cost-effective, quick assessment
Synthetic nitrogen fertilizers transformed agriculture during the Green Revolution, catapulting crop yields and food security to new heights. But despite improvements in crop nitrogen use efficiency, fears of underperformance still […] Read more
Managing herbicide-resistant weeds in corn
Planning and variety in rotations is a large factor, but cover crops and herbicide programs help too
Herbicide resistant weeds in all crops are a continuous concern, and for corn, these can be reduced with effective management practices. “The whole strategy [of weed control] is going to […] Read more
Engine maker Cummins says expects ‘some impact’ in Russia
Deere says will abide by sanctions
Reuters — Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. expects “some impact” to its business in Russia and is analyzing and preparing for current and anticipated sanctions, the U.S. truck engine maker […] Read more
Ukraine’s ports to stay closed until Russian invasion ends
London | Reuters — Ukrainian ports will remain closed until Russia’s invasion ends, the head of Ukraine’s Maritime Administration said on Monday, adding that the port of Mariupol has sustained […] Read more