Klassen estimated that six million acres of durum wheat were seeded this year across Canada with expected production at approximately 7.5 million tonnes. In Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) monthly principal field crops outlook released on June 20, the agency estimated 6.343 million acres with production at 5.655 million tonnes. Statistics Canada (StatCan) will release their latest acreage estimates on June 27.
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Durum wheat prices expected to decline: analyst
Scientists identify gene that could lead to resilient ‘pixie’ corn
A common gene in plants has been recently identified as a key transporter of a hormone that influences the size of corn.
Alberta Crop Report: Variable weather fails to dispel crop growth
Crop conditions across the province were rated at 72.9 per cent good to excellent, better than the five-year average of 68.8 per cent and the 10-year average of 70.2 per cent. The central region had the best rating at 78.2 per cent, followed by the Peace region at 75.7 per cent and the south region at 73.9 per cent, all above both historical averages. The northeast region was at 70 per cent, below its averages, while the northwest was in line with its average at 61.8 per cent.
Crop Report: The good, the bad and the difficult
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of June 20
Crop growth and conditions continue to be variable across the province. While crops look good in areas that were able to be planted either early or as per normal and into decent soil conditions, other areas have been delayed significantly by continued rainfall. Understandably, this has been a difficult time for those growers. There is […] Read more
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Excess moisture causing problems
Only one per cent of acres were left unseeded in Saskatchewan during the week ended June 17 due to cooler temperatures and excess moisture, according to the province’s weekly crop report.
Manitoba Crop Report: Planting progresses despite wild weather
Planting across Manitoba progressed during the week ended June 16 despite cool, wet and windy weather, including small tornadoes.
New faculty boosts field crop entomology expertise
Dr. Jocelyn Smith is Ridgetown’s new Assistant Professor in Field Crop Entomology. The University of Guelph said in a release that Smith will continue to be based out of the Ridgetown Campus, where she has been working as a research scientist since 2019. Smith brings over 15 years of experience in pest and insect resistance […] Read more
Bayer looks to AI to combat herbicide resistance faster
Bayer's Icafolin will be its first new mode of action herbicide in some 30 years when it launches in 2028
Weeds are growing resistant to the herbicides already on the market, and agribusiness companies like Bayer are in a desperate search for new modes of action to help farmers kill them.
Maizex retires Elite Seeds brand
Maizex Seeds announced its forage varieties will now be marketed under the Maizex brand, following a similar rebranding of its soybeans line last year. The company said in a release the move “solidifies Maizex as one of Canada’s pre-eminent seed companies and brings with it the retirement of the Elite Seeds brand.” The company said […] Read more
Corn deadline extended for southern counties: Agricorp
A wet planting season has meant numerous acres to plant yet in southern Ontario
Agricorp has extended its planting deadline date for corn for parts of the province. Wet weather has made planting challenging in the south of the province. Why it matters: The deadline will especially help livestock farmers who need the corn to feed their animals. Many crop farmers have already switched to soybeans. Agricorp says it […] Read more
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