As more Ontario growers adopt Corteva Agriscience’s Enlist-branded stacked-trait genetics in soybeans and corn, they may need to adjust their approach to controlling volunteer corn. That was one message delivered by Thorndale-based Corteva field scientist Laura Smith during a research plot tour in early July at the company’s Tavistock location. Why it matters: The technology […] Read more
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Increased Group 1 rates advised under Enlist system
Volunteer corn will require an adapted strategy as new Corteva technology expands
Export demand improves for Ontario soybeans
Soybeans yields look good and crush margins favour soybeans over canola
The Ontario growing region received 85 to 115 per cent of normal precipitation in August and the southern region around Windsor had over 150 per cent of normal rainfall. Temperatures were 2 C to 3 C below normal. For the most part, Ontario received normal precipitation with cooler than normal temperatures resulting in optimal conditions […] Read more
Stine Seed expands into Canada
U.S.-based Stine Seed Company is expanding into Canada, with an initial launch in Ontario. Stine soybean seed will be sold by the following retailers, all affiliated with the Agromart Group: Alliance Agri-Turf, Harvex Agromart, Lakeside Grain & Feed, Scotland Agromart, Southwest Agromart and Sprucedale Agromart. Iowa-based Stine, the retail arm of Stine Seed Farm Inc. […] Read more
Corn crop projection increased
Wheat market at seasonal low, and moving wheat out of Russia is becoming more difficult
From July 15 through Aug. 14, the Ontario growing region received 85 to 115 per cent of normal precipitation. Certain pockets northeast of Toronto received 150 to 200 per cent of normal rainfall. Temperatures were 2 to 3 C below normal. Ontario corn and soybean crops continue to develop under optimal conditions so we’ve increased […] Read more
Novel soybean variety contains pork protein
Animal protein reached up to 26.6 per cent of soluble protein in soy seeds, says company
Glacier FarmMedia – Soybean meal and soybeans have been a critical part of pig diets for decades. Pigs eat soybeans, gain weight and add muscle. That muscle eventually becomes pork, which humans eat as pork chops, pork tenderloin and sausage. Why it matters: Genetic modification technology can increase the nutritional value of foods but consumer […] Read more
Nematode survey a valued benchmark opportunity
Project will target more than soybean cyst nematode
The word nematode is often linked to soybean cyst nematode (SCN), and with good reason. In North America, SCN accounts for annual losses of more than $1 billion and up to $50 million in Ontario. A survey of field and horticultural crops across the province seeks to update provincial nematode distribution maps and establish baseline […] Read more
High quality Russian wheat influences all markets
Ontario corn at seasonal lows but European demand expected in fall
During July, the region west of Toronto received 150-200 per cent of normal precipitation. North and east of Toronto, farmers received 115-150 per cent of normal rainfall with isolated pockets along the border receiving 150-200 per cent. Temperatures have been normal to three degrees cooler than normal. Conditions have been favourable for corn and soybean […] Read more
What’s in your crop decision-making toolbox?
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of August 14
It’s the middle of August and we’re in that awkward lull where cereals are off, the last passes of fungicides on soybeans are done and it is almost time to start attending all those in-field plot days. Those days are meant to get producers talking, asking questions and get the thought process started for the […] Read more
Little change seen in USDA’s WASDE report
U.S. corn, soy, wheat production figures down from July report
MarketsFarm — August figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) world agricultural supply/demand estimates (WASDE) provided very few surprises and not much change after their release Friday. However, crop production and carryout estimates were tightened from those in July. USDA’s 2023-24 corn production estimate declined by 209 million bushels from July to 15.111 billion, […] Read more
Maizex unifies corn, soybean seed brands
Starting with the 2024 marketing campaign, Maizex Seeds will be promoting both seed corn and soybeans under the Maizex Seeds brand. “When we launched the joint venture between Maizex Seeds and Sollio Agriculture five years ago, our goal was to ensure our joint customer and distribution base, formed by bringing two seed businesses together, was […] Read more
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