What’s behind the clashing ideas over Brazil’s shrinking corn stocks?
According to its own statistics agency, Brazil’s corn supplies as of a few weeks ago hit the lowest levels in at least a ...
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Corn on Corn Takes Root As Farmers Look for Profits
Ferrie details six agronomic factors to keep in mind, if you’re new to growing continuous corn, that can help you achieve ...
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Study: ‘Sustainable intensification’ on the farm reduces soil nitrate losses, maintains crop yields
URBANA, Ill. — A nine-year study comparing a typical two-year corn and soybean rotation with a more intensive three-year ...
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New study suggests farmers may not need rootworm-resistant corn seed
The overuse of rootworm-resistant corn has led to the crop becoming less effective at controlling the destructive pest – a problem that could cost an estimated $1.6 billion in lifetime economic losses ...
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Gene-edited soil bacteria could provide third source of nitrogen for corn production
If corn was ever jealous of soybean’s relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, advancements in gene editing could one day ...
China develops new high-protein corn to replace foreign soybeans
The new varieties could be used as a substitute for soybeans in animal feed, reducing China's grain imports by millions of ...
In a flash of nationalism, Mexico bans the planting of genetically modified corn
To protect thousands of varieties of heirloom corn, Mexican leaders have amended the constitution to ban the planting of ...
Corn, soybean prices making it tough on area farmers
Much is currently happening in Washington, D.C., that could have several short- and long-term impacts on the farming community. But Clint Hardy, Daviess County extension agent, agriculture and natural ...
'Sustainable intensification' on the farm reduces soil nitrate losses, maintains crop yields
A nine-year study comparing a typical two-year corn and soybean rotation with a more intensive three-year rotation involving ...