An American company is gene editing plant roots to make them grow larger, creating plants that better tolerate drought and sequester more carbon. Cquesta CEO Michael Ott told the Agri Tech Venture Forum that if nature can be made 2.5 per cent more efficient, then half of the human impact on carbon released to the […] Read more
Tag Archives Soybeans — page 19
Going deeper on plant roots
Company plans to decrease drought risk, increase carbon sequestration with gene editing
Breeding more resilient soybeans may come down to test site selection
Science Notes: New maps aim to help breeders strategize placement
In the quest to optimize crop productivity across environments, soybean breeders test new cultivars in multiple locations each year. The best-performing cultivars across these locations are selected for further breeding and eventual commercialization. However, a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests current soybean testing locations may not deliver breeders the biggest bang for their buck. “We […] Read more
Latest USDA report supportive for corn; neutral to bearish for soybeans, wheat
Geopolitical risks, weather issues may create volatile grain and oilseeds markets this summer
Recent weather suggests Ontario planting will occur in line with the five-year average or slightly later. A later planted crop tends to result in lower yields. Quick lookSoybeans: Ontario soybean production is expected to reach 4.031 million tonnes.Corn: Leafhopper damage has lowered Argentine yield forecasts.Wheat: European production will be lower and there are quality concerns. […] Read more
Volatile world wheat market, conditions bear close watch
Lower wheat production in Europe and dry conditions in Russia and Ukraine will affect prices
Ontario received average precipitation in March, and temperatures were four to six degrees above normal. Soil and weather conditions are favourable for planting corn and soybeans and planting of row crops is expected to occur seven days earlier than normal. Winter wheat is developing in an optimal environment. Quick lookSoybeans: A historically low carryout of […] Read more
Clean label soy ingredients produced in Ontario
New Protein Global has developed a technology to process soybeans without hexane
An Ontario-based company has developed a technology to produce soy protein for the plant-based food and ingredients sector. New Protein Global’s proprietary and trademarked extraction process, BioPur, uses a 100 per cent bio-based solvent to press oil from soybeans, replacing a widely used compound called hexane. Why it matters: The food industry has been seeking […] Read more
Volatile corn market expected from April onward
Market has potential to move higher in summer due to weather, yield predictions
Ontario farmers plan to plant more soybeans this spring while corn acres will be similar to last year. Producers planted less winter wheat during the fall of 2023 and plan to decrease spring acres in 2024. Cash corn and soybean prices have been percolating higher over the past couple weeks. A decrease in farmer selling […] Read more
Can your farm make do with one planter?
It is possible to grow longer rotations with one planter, but it’s a challenge
Advances in technology and plant breeding make it possible to manage with just one planter, but it can be a challenge to maximize yields when doing so. Differences in soil types, region and row spacing from crop to crop are primary considerations. Most growers find the 7.5-inch row spacing in wheat to be the main […] Read more
Attaché trims Argentina soybeans, but crop still more than double
Soybean production in Argentina for 2023/24, along with beginning stocks and imports were revised downwards by the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in the capital of Buenos Aires.
Grain export demand slows beyond seasonal expectations
Canada’s second and third largest trading partners continue to struggle while the U.S. economy continues to outperform
Ontario corn, soybean and wheat prices have come under pressure in recent weeks. Export demand during the January through March period has been lower than expected for corn and soybeans. This has resulted in larger supplies for the domestic market. Steady farmer selling has kept commercial stocks at higher levels. Canadian and U.S. flour millers […] Read more
New website offers simpler way to access crop performance trial data
There is now a one-stop option for growers looking for performance trial data on various crops: GoCrops.ca. The newly launch website brings together four legacy websites, www.gocorn.net, www.gocereals.ca, www.gobeans.ca, and www.gosoy.ca under one cohesive banner. The new website was launched by the Ontario Corn Committee (OCC), the Ontario Cereal Crops Committee (OCCC), the Ontario Pulse Crop Committee (OPCC), and […] Read more
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