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Adding biologicals to the soil doesn’t always work in the field, so a better approach could be altering the plant genome to work in synergy with soil microbes, a plant scientist and soil microbiology expert from the University of Kansas says.

Ways to improve the microbiome

Scientists consider how we could better support relationships between plants, soil and microbes

By Robert Arnason October 7, 2024

Glacier FarmMedia — The hyperbole around biologicals and what they can do for crop production sounds like 10 million crickets in a suburban backyard. There’s a lot of noise around biologicals, and for good reason. Soil contains millions of bacteria, fungi and other microbes that perform vital functions for plants. As a result, global agri-science […] Read more

File photo of wheat being loaded onto a bulk vessel at port in Russia. (YGrek/iStock/Getty Images)

Markets, News, Reuters

Russia says grain harvest hit by Ukraine war, bad weather

By Gleb Bryanski, Reuters October 7, 2024

Russia's grain harvest will be hit by the impact of Ukraine's attacks on grain-producing regions close to the border and by bad weather in many other regions.

Detail from the front of the CBOT building in Chicago. (Vito Palmisano/iStock/Getty Images)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. Grains: CBOT wheat, soy and corn fall as dollar rallies

By Renee Hickman, Reuters October 4, 2024

Chicago wheat dropped for a second day on Friday, moving further from a 3-1/2 month high reached this week as a stronger dollar made U.S. exports look less attractive.

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Strong gains for red spring varieties

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm October 4, 2024

Spring wheat cash prices in Western Canada posted double-digit increases for the week ended Oct. 3, while durum bids were up much more modestly.

Barley, Markets, News, Oats, Spring Wheat

Feed Grains Weekly: Feed prices stabilizing, but weight an issue

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm October 3, 2024

Prices for feed barley in Western Canada have stabilized over the past week, although low bushel weights were leading to discounts.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Grains, soybeans ease after rallies on weather and Middle East instability

By Renee Hickman, Reuters October 3, 2024

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago wheat and corn futures dipped on Thursday on technical trading after surging to June highs this week. Wheat had climbed to a 3-1/2-month peak as traders monitored drought in the important Black Sea region and signs of possible Russian export caps. Corn exceeded a three-month peak on Wednesday, underpinned by […] Read more

Barley, Canola, Cereals, Crops, Lentils, News, Oats, Pasture, Peas, Pulses, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Combining in Saskatchewan ahead of five-year average

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm October 3, 2024

Harvesting in Saskatchewan is in the home stretch as warm and dry conditions for the week ended Sept. 30 saw a 12-point gain to 91 per cent complete, the provincial agriculture department reported.

Corn, Crops, Markets, News

China to grow more corn in 2024/25

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm October 3, 2024

Corn production in China is expected to increase to 293 million tonnes in 2024/25, said a report from the United States Department of Agriculture attache in Beijing, with improved yields overriding a slight reduction in harvested area.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat extends rally with weather, war risks in focus

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters October 2, 2024

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures rose further on Wednesday, setting a new 3-1/2-month high, as concern grew about drought in Russia while a drone attack on a Ukrainian river port kept attention on war risks.

The Chicago Board of Trade building on May 28, 2018. (Harmantasdc/iStock Editorial/Getty Images)

Corn, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

CBOT Weekly: USDA report, short-covering raising prices

By Adam Peleshaty October 2, 2024

The USDA Quarterly Grain Stocks report as of Sept. 1 caused prices at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) to rise during the week ended Oct. 2, 2024.

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

Wheat

Ways to improve the microbiome

Russia says grain harvest hit by Ukraine war, bad weather

U.S. Grains: CBOT wheat, soy and corn fall as dollar rallies

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Strong gains for red spring varieties

Feed Grains Weekly: Feed prices stabilizing, but weight an issue

U.S. grains: Grains, soybeans ease after rallies on weather and Middle East instability

Combining in Saskatchewan ahead of five-year average

China to grow more corn in 2024/25

U.S. grains: Wheat extends rally with weather, war risks in focus

CBOT Weekly: USDA report, short-covering raising prices

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