TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Commodities, Agriculture US, Trade (Commodities),

10/26/2020 SOURCE: www.thepigsite.com

China’s purchases of US farm goods under the Phase 1 target

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Ethanol/Biofuel, Sustainability, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

California E15 Testing to Start

With more than 15 million cars registered in the state, California has almost twice as many vehicles on the road than any other state in the nation, which makes it the number one market for growing domestic ethanol demand. To that end, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), state corn org

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Nestle shrugs off Covid-19 impact thanks to pet food and health nutrition

Nestle raised its guidance for 2020 organic sales growth to around 3% after beating third-quarter expectations on Wednesday with 4.9% growth driven by strong demand for pet food, coffee and health products.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Agriculture US,

10/20/2020 SOURCE: www.farmprogress.com

“Cool stored grain by running aeration fans any time outdoor air temperatures are 10 to 15 degrees F cooler than the grain.”

Cool stored grain now

Check stored grain weekly through the fall and winter months.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Commodities, Trade (Commodities), USDA,

10/20/2020 SOURCE: drgnews.com

China Leading U.S. Corn Buyer Early in Marketing Year

A recent buying spree means China is running away with the top spot on the U.S. corn buyer list six weeks into...

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Cotton, GMO's, Research, Biotech,

10/19/2020 SOURCE: www.europeanscientist.com

The reckless insistence on banning GMO trials

The GMO and GE technologies are complementary and indispensable for the release of new plants able to solve new emergencies that can affect global food security and safety. In several countries the lack of acceptance of these technologies are limiting the research and the access to the results and benefits that can be achieved. Taking […]

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Agriculture Global, Sustainability,

10/18/2020 SOURCE: extension.missouri.edu

Managing cover crops before corn focus of MU Strip Trial Program

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension is looking for farmers to participate in cover crop trials as part of the “MU Certified” Strip Trial Program.MU Extension nutrient management specialist John Lory, who leads the program, said this year’s farmer panel approved trials focused on improving management of cover crops, particularly ahead of corn.“The farmer panel has encouraged us to work with farmers who have success with cover crops so we can learn and document what works,” Lory said.The strip trial program uses on-farm research to help farmers improve profits and maintain the environment. A local extension person will work with the farmer to lay out a trial that works with the farmer’s equipment and provide guidance throughout the trial. Drones will survey fields throughout the year to monitor residue over winter and crop condition during the growing season. Every fall the program sends the farmer results from their farm and from other trial participants.Cover crop strip trial options for planting this fallCover crop comparison ahead of cornLory seeks farmers who have success with cover crops ahead of corn. The farmer controls all management, including the type of cover crop, seeding rate, planting method and timing, and termination method and timing. This is compared to a no-cover control. The trial tracks the impact of treatment on residue cover and corn yield.Cover crop management to maximize residue after soybeanThis two-year trial tests a strategy to increase residue ahead of soybean as a way to increase residue after soybean. This strategy does not require planting a cover crop directly before corn. Cover crop treatments are established this fall on fields to be planted to soybean and will be tracked through the corn crop in 2022. Participants will use a winter small grain such as cereal rye as the cover crop this fall. The farmer chooses the cover crop termination date, but late termination such as planting soybean “into the green” also is preferred.Seeding rate of cover crop ...

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Topics: Corn/Maize, Cotton, Sugarcane, Agriculture US, Vegetables, GMO's, Potatoes, Research, CRISPR/Gene Editing, Ag Europe, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger, World Population,

The place of Europe in the new plant breeding landscape: evolution of field trials

Abstract CRISPR-cas gene editing in crop plants could significantly speed up the progress of breeding programs. Strikingly in the agricultural sector, the number of CRISPR-cas patents originating from Europe trails far behind the USA and China. Examining field trials is another mean to compile biotechnological innovation in plant breeding. We examined field trials since 2002 […]

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Argentina promotes initiative to produce 200 million tons of grains per year before 2030

The Argentine Ministry of Agriculture launched the “Initiative 200 million tons of cereals, oilseeds and legumes”, which aims to boost the production of these grains over the next decad…

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Iowa State University Scientists Advance Plant Breeding for Organic Industry

A new federal grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) will support Iowa State scientists and collaborators as they develop improved seed corn tailored to the needs of the rapidly growing organic industry.