Corn acres in the United States may end up even lower than early expectations if the market remains under pressure, according to an analyst.
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CBOT weekly outlook: Corn acres could drop further says strategist
Lower prices blamed on funds, 'too much farmer ownership'
New herbicide for weed control in wheat registered
Batalium, a herbicide for the control of broad spectrum of grass and broadleaf weeds that limit the yield potential of winter, spring, and durum wheat, has been registered for use in Canada by UPL Corporation Ltd. The company said in a release Batalium combats weed-related losses across all soil zones. Its forumulation features four powerful […] Read more
CBOT weekly outlook: Big surprises unlikely in S/D report
Watch out for which side of two billion bushels U.S. corn carryout lands, analyst says
Ahead of the monthly report from the United States Department of Agriculture on Jan. 12, Allendale Inc. president Steve Georgy said he’s not expecting any major surprises for U.S. corn, soybeans or wheat at this point in the 2023/24 marketing year.
Rising loonie and weaker futures weigh on spring wheat bids
The Canadian dollar strengthened relative to its United States counterpart
Spring wheat bids in Western Canada were mostly lower during the week ended Dec. 21, as strength in the Canadian dollar and losses in the United States futures weighed on values.
U.S. grains and oilseeds trading South American weather/charts
Wheat rallied around Chinese purchases, soybeans came under pressure
The seasonal slowdown in the North American grain and oilseed markets has traders in the Chicago futures taking direction from shifting weather forecasts out of South America, with technical chart signals also at play in the futures heading into the New Year.
Disease management, higher yields focus for seed development
What new directions and new technologies are in the offing for 2024
The challenge of keeping pace with weeds, diseases and insects isn’t only an issue for growers. It affects seed dealers and plant breeders as well. They search for hybrids and varieties that combine superior yield with in-field performance relating to standability, test weights, durability and quality. Farmtario has invited seed companies across the province to […] Read more
173 bushels per acre tops 2023 wheat YEN
Ontario growers topped major categories in the third year of the program
Ontario growers had the top scores in this year’s Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) results. Jeff Cook has the highest yield in the program at 173.4 bushels per acre and Mark Davis had the highest yield potential at 117.6 per cent. Why it matters: Networking, large volumes of data and competition is helping to […] Read more
Take time to assess winter wheat stands
Scouting can indicate how the crop is progressing and management steps going forward
Mid- to late-fall on the farm is often fraught with too many jobs, but taking time to assess winter wheat stands can augment the bottom line by diagnosing issues that may have occurred at planting. According to Joanna Follings, cereals specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, anyone can learn to […] Read more
Quality, yield of winter wheat crop a welcome surprise
Ontario’s production beats early season expectations
Despite overly dry conditions through late spring and early summer, Ontario’s 2024 winter wheat crop appears to have defied expectations with good yields and good quality. For Marty Vermey, senior agronomist with Grain Farmers of Ontario, the standout factor was the crop’s ability to withstand extended dry conditions. Deep roots, well-timed and dry autumn planting […] Read more
What drought means after early season
How will dry conditions affect winter wheat, spring seeded crops and pest pressure?
Drought conditions are persisting across many parts of Ontario, despite recent rain events. From uneven emergence to the potential for increased pest pressure, continuation of dry, hot weather will not be friendly to much of the province’s staple grain crops. In the Dundalk area, winter wheat has been grievously affected by dry weather. Deb Campbell, […] Read more
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