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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.
Crops
China to grow more corn in 2024/25
CBOT Weekly: USDA report, short-covering raising prices
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.
Pulse Weekly: Strong export demand boosts most green lentil pricing
Prices for green lentils were steady to higher for the week ending Sept. 27, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire. A broker credited increased foreign demand.
EU cuts wheat crop estimate to 12-year low
European wheat production forecast at 12-year low. Corn, barley, oilseeds also down on year.
Integrated weed management faces new future
Intercropping, predictive weed control could redraw battle lines in the fight against herbicide-resistant weeds
Glacier FarmMedia — Herbicide resistance in weeds is rising and there are no new chemistries on the horizon, so farmers will need fresh approaches to integrated weed management strategies. “I think the best management practice that someone could do for weed resistance is the one you’re not currently doing on your farm,” says Rory Cranston, […] Read more
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest nears 80 per cent despite rain
Despite rainfall across Saskatchewan, the province's harvest still advanced five points at 79 per cent complete as of Sept. 23. This year's pace is currently ahead of the five-year and 10-year averages.
Feed Grain Weekly: Weight issues, low cattle numbers holding prices back
Feed grain prices on the Prairies stayed relatively steady for the week ended Sept. 25 as low cattle numbers in feedlots and light test weights for grains limit price gains.
Manitoba Crop Report: Heavy rainfalls slow harvest
Manitoba harvest advances to 58 per cent complete, despite rain delays.
Hybrid seed doesn’t just happen
Aside from initial research and development to create a variety, a lot of detail goes into the annual production of hybrid seed
With the cost of hybrid canola seed being the No. 1 expense in producing the oilseed crop, Prairie farmers can have confidence knowing each of the 4.25 million canola seeds in a 50-pound bag was produced with care and attention to quality control. That’s the commitment of long-time hybrid seed producers, HyTech Production Ltd., based […] Read more
ICE Canada Weekly: Canola’s turnaround a ‘gift’ says broker
The turnaround in canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange indicates canola traders are ignoring issues with China and the strike among Port of Vancouver grain workers.
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