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2022-06-22
Drip-irrigation study sees ‘huge’ reduction in water, fertilizer use for sweet corn
Tayebeh Hosseini, a UCCE research staff member, takes canopy infrared images to study the growth of desert sweet corn. Photo by Ali Montazar Read more
2022-06-22
Nitrate QuikTest for Forages
The Nitrate QuikTest for Forages is available at various locations across the state. The Nitrate QuikTest for Forages is designed to be used with standing forages prior to harvesting for hay or... Read more
2022-06-22
Corn Rootworm Egg Hatch Behind Schedule this Year
Corn rootworm egg hatch in Iowa typically occurs from late May to the middle of June, with an average peak hatching date of June 6 in central Iowa. Even with recent warm temperatures, hatching is a... Read more
2022-06-22
Ottawa and Quebec provide nearly $2 million in funding to stimulate research in the greenhouse sector
Quebec City, Québec – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Read more
2022-06-22
Effect of Heat and Drought During Grain Fill on Wheat Seed Quality
Wheat that has been stressed by drought and extreme heat can have seed quality concerns (Figure 1). Drought conditions were prolonged in many areas of Kansas through most of the winter and spring in... Read more
2022-06-22
Nova Scotia Power Incorporated fined for violating the Fisheries Act
The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the health, safety and environment of Canadians. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) enforces several laws that protect Canada’s air, water... Read more
2022-06-22
Pre-harvest Hail in 2022 Elevates the Risk for Wheat Streak Mosaic in 2023
In recent weeks, there have been widespread hailstorms in the wheat growing regions of Nebraska, including the Panhandle, southwest, south-central and southeast. These hailstorms have shattered grain... Read more
2022-06-22
Crop Progress: Corn, Soybean Emerged, Sorghum Planting at 90%
For the week ending June 12, 2022, there were 4.5 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 9% very short, 24%... Read more
2022-06-22
Inflation and Commodity Prices
Carl Zulauf
Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics
Ohio State University Read more
2022-06-22
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association Announces Four New Board Members
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) announces the appointment of four new Board members at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 15, 2022. The newly elected... Read more
2022-06-22
Canada's Farm Show is back!
Read Canada`s Farm Show is back! in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news articles. View up to date crop reports, livestock information and ag industry breaking news from... Read more