European wheat production forecast at 12-year low. Corn, barley, oilseeds also down on year.
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EU cuts wheat crop estimate to 12-year low
The on-farm storage question
Should you build new or expand existing grain storage on your operation? There’s no easy answer
There are compelling reasons for farmers to invest in on-farm grain storage. It offers them flexibility in marketing and the opportunity to get better prices later in the crop year.
AGI cleans up the drying yard
A new pre-cleaner can make grain dryers cleaner and more efficient
AGI's Milltech Pre Cleaner removes foreign material from grain before it reaches the dryer, making drying less messy and more efficient.
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest nears 80 per cent despite rain
Despite rainfall across Saskatchewan, the province's harvest still advanced five points at 79 per cent complete as of Sept. 23. This year's pace is currently ahead of the five-year and 10-year averages.
Manitoba Crop Report: Heavy rainfalls slow harvest
Manitoba harvest advances to 58 per cent complete, despite rain delays.
Pulse weekly: Wide-ranging yields for Manitoba dry beans, peas
Yields for Manitoba dry beans and peas vary depending on where you are in the province, according to the Manitoba government's pulse specialist.
Near-infrared spectroscopy models can analyze corn kernels, biomass
New research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign demonstrates that near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) and machine learning can provide quick, accurate and cost-effective analysis of raw agriculture products.
Agris Co-operative completes Dutton branch upgrade
Agris Co-operative has announced the grand opening of its fully upgraded branch in Dutton, featuring $7.5 million in upgrades to grain storage, crop input handling, and modern site infrastructure. The co-operative said in a release the new facility “will greatly improve efficiency and productivity for its customers” and ushers in “a new era of enhanced […] Read more
Swiss plant breeders focus on new varieties for climate resilience
Weather extremes present challenges and opportunities
In Switzerland, the national agricultural policy to 2050 focuses on food security through sustainable development from production to consumption.
Three questions to ask before adding biologicals to cropping system
Agronomists offer guidance on what growers should look for when choosing biological products
Biological products have been around for decades, but interest in these plant-based cropping solutions has taken off with increased availability and more growers seeking new crop management options.
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