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USDA boosts crop yield forecast

By GFM Network News, Mark Weinraub November 9, 2016

Washington/Reuters – The U.S. Agriculture Department raised its already record-high forecast for U.S. corn and soybean harvests Nov.9, with gains keyed by increased yield estimates in major production states such as Iowa, Minnesota and Ohio. The bumper harvest will leave a larger-than-expected stockpile of both commodities even with increased usage forecasts, the government said in

Decorative cobs combine with some mini-pumpkins to make an attractive Thanksgiving basket.

Country Crossroads

Using decorative corn in Thanksgiving displays

This can be difficult to grow but you’ll be pleased with the results

By Albert Parsons October 8, 2016

In spring I admire pictures of decorative corn in seed catalogues, and in fall it appears at some farmers’ markets, where it is priced quite high. One reason is that it is very difficult to grow, particularly in my Zone 2 area. It demands a long growing season and a hot summer to mature before

Corn rootworm is in Manitoba, but there’s an easy solution — rotate.

Crops, Local news

More corn rootworm found in Manitoba

It’s already a major pest in the U.S. Corn Belt, but it can still be easily controlled here

By Allan Dawson October 4, 2016

There’s another reason not to grow corn on corn in Manitoba: corn rootworm. The insect, which as its name implies, feeds on corn roots and is a major pest in the American Corn Belt, is showing up in greater numbers in Manitoba. But Manitoba Agriculture entomologist John Gavloski says there’s an easy fix: crop rotation.

Crops, Local news

Lygus bugs, moths present in sunflowers, keep your eye on stored grain

Manitoba Insect and Disease summary for August 10

By Manitoba Agriculture August 11, 2016

Summary Insects: Insects of highest importance to scout for currently are Lygus bugs in canola and sunflowers, and banded sunflower moths in sunflowers. Only trace levels of soybean aphids have been found so far. There have still been no reports of high levels of larvae of bertha armyworms in Manitoba. Plant Pathogens: Various diseases continue

Arden-area corn grower Roland Unger says good weather and some production tweaks helped him earn second place in the MCGA yield competition while growing the crop in a non-traditional area.

Crops, Weather

Perfect weather sees top corn yields from western Manitoba

Both regionally and individually, corn growers from western Manitoba earned top provincial yields in 2015

By John Dietz April 20, 2016

The results from the annual Manitoba Corn Growers Association (MCGA) yield competition give a tantalizing glimpse into the future of corn in western Manitoba. The event, in its 45th year, saw Baker Colony, near MacGregor, capture the top prize for 2015 with a yield of 241 bushels per acre. Roland Unger of Arden was the

Crops, Markets

End of China’s corn stockpiling threatens global feed trade

By GFM Network News, Tom Polansek March 29, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Grain traders worried on Tuesday about the risk for reduced demand from China after the government said it would scrap its corn stockpiling program at a time when global markets are awash with excess supplies. Traders said importers in China would likely reduce purchases of farm products used to feed livestock,

Crops, Markets

China to end state corn stockpiling, free up prices

By GFM Network News, Niu Shuping March 29, 2016

Beijing | Reuters — China plans to scrap its corn stockpiling scheme and allow markets to set prices for the grain, pushing to boost efficiency on its farms and to narrow a gap between local and international prices that has sparked a surge of cheaper imports. The government will instead subsidize corn growers and encourage

Crops, Markets

Feed barley market steady, gains expected in spring

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin January 19, 2016

CNS Canada — The feed barley market is holding relatively steady in Alberta early in the New Year, but advances are expected looking ahead to the spring. “There has been a fair bit of selling (over the past few weeks) but that hasn’t really pressured prices down any further,” said Jared Seitz of grain brokerage

Crops

Chinese farmers illegally growing GMO corn, Greenpeace says

By Dominique Patton, GFM Network News January 6, 2016

Beijing | Reuters — Farmers are illegally growing genetically modified (GMO) corn in China’s northeast, said environmental non-profit Greenpeace on Wednesday, in a report that may generate further distrust of the government’s ability to ensure a safe food supply. Beijing has spent billions of dollars to develop GMO crops that it hopes will ensure food

Crops, Markets

Manitoba corn locked in sideways trading mode

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News December 2, 2015

CNS Canada –– Manitoba corn appears locked into a sideways trading range for the foreseeable future, according to one industry watcher. From where the president of the Manitoba Corn Growers Association sits, it’s not surprising, given commodities’ bearish nature these days. “It’s not super-rosy; the (weak Canadian) dollar helps a bit, but we would like

Daily Network News

Gulf fertilizer plants go dark as Iran war chokes global supply ahead of spring planting

Canadian trade tribunal to examine imports of frozen, canned vegetables

Pay more attention to South American corn

Tag Archives Corn

USDA boosts crop yield forecast

Using decorative corn in Thanksgiving displays

More corn rootworm found in Manitoba

Lygus bugs, moths present in sunflowers, keep your eye on stored grain

Perfect weather sees top corn yields from western Manitoba

End of China’s corn stockpiling threatens global feed trade

China to end state corn stockpiling, free up prices

Feed barley market steady, gains expected in spring

Chinese farmers illegally growing GMO corn, Greenpeace says

Manitoba corn locked in sideways trading mode

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