A new high-oil corn product offers greater amino acid and energy digestibility in growing pigs, according to new research from the University of Illinois. “This corn has a higher oil […] Read more
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High-oil corn packs punch for pigs
Science Notes: Nutrients and energy in high-oil corn shown more digestible
U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn sag before USDA report
Traders await department's crop and inventory forecasts
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade soybean and corn futures slumped on Monday as traders adjusted positions before the release of key U.S. Department of Agriculture crop and […] Read more
2022 corn, soybean varieties offer more options
Seed companies focus on trait packages, growing days and herbicide flexibility
Seed companies are continuously improving and adding to their seed lineups to improve the ability of growers to manage problems and achieve higher yields. Below is an overview of what […] Read more
Tar spot poses challenge for hybrid genetics
Weather a dominant factor in pathogen development, even in tolerant varieties
Tar spot tolerance is strong in some corn hybrids, according to recent research. There are no truly immune varieties, however, and as the amount of inoculum in the region grows, […] Read more
Grain drying and energy efficiency: The basics
The type of dryer you use can have a large impact on energy use
An article published Oct. 4, 2021, Drying Tech Q&A with James Dyck, created some confusion around grain dryer energy efficiency and how to make improvements. I am indebted to an […] Read more
ICE weekly outlook: Crude oil at heart of canola’s fate
MarketsFarm – As gains in global crude oil prices have been largely behind the increases in edible oil values, any losses in crude will lead to declines in the edibles. […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: U.S. corn filling Canadian feed shortages
MarketsFarm – As winter approaches, corn is making up a greater appearance in feed channels, supplanting barley and wheat in the process. “In Western Canada, the yields were significantly lower […] Read more
High priced U.S. soybeans/corn due for correction
MarketsFarm – With United States soybean and corn harvests nearing completion, anecdotal reports point to better-than-expected yields for both crops that could weigh on futures prices at the Chicago Board […] Read more
VIDEO: Post-harvest planning in a tough year
Field Talk with Kelsey Banks
Rain events are making post-harvest tillage and herbicide applications hard to complete – but that doesn’t mean proactive management has to stop. Farmtario contributor Matt McIntosh discusses harvest considerations and post-harvest planning […] Read more
Rain slows Ontario harvest progress
Soybean yield looking strong, corn might be lower than earlier estimates
Above normal precipitation over the past few weeks has slowed harvest progress in Ontario. The region north of Toronto received 20 to 40 millimetres of precipitation during the first half […] Read more