China’s Sudden Wheat and Barley Buying Spree: What It Means for Global Agriculture
Over the past few weeks, China has made significant moves in the global grain market, securing between 400,000 to 500,000 tons ...
Tag: Agronomy
China’s Heatwave Threatens Wheat Yield: Can Farmers Mitigate the Risks?
Recent weather warnings from China’s Henan province indicate a severe risk of hot, dry winds from Sunday to Tuesday, with ...
Vanishing Crops: The Silent Crisis in Agricultural Biodiversity and Its Global Impact
Last winter, as seasonal produce returned to markets in Jaipur, India, I noticed an unsettling absence. Despite visiting countless vendors, desi ...
U.S. Crop Progress Surges Ahead: Corn and Soybean Planting at Record Pace
According to the USDA’s May 18 report, 78% of the nation’s corn crop in the top 18 producing states has been planted, ...
Fusarium Stalk Rot: A Silent Yield Thief – How to Protect Your Corn Crop
Fusarium stalk rot, caused primarily by Fusarium verticillioides and related species, is a major concern for corn growers worldwide. The disease reduces ...
Iowa’s Planting Surge: Corn and Soybean Progress Outpaces Previous Years Despite Dry Conditions
Iowa’s agricultural sector is off to a strong start this season, with farmers planting corn and soybeans at an accelerated ...
Southern Rust in Corn: A Growing Threat to Yields and How to Combat It
Southern rust (Puccinia polysora) is a formidable fungal disease that poses a significant threat to corn production, particularly in the ...
Gray Leaf Spot in Corn: How to Protect Your Crop from 50% Yield Loss
Gray leaf spot (Cercospora zeae-maydis) remains one of the most economically damaging diseases in corn, with Purdue University confirming potential ...
Tar Spot in Corn: Emerging Threat, Proven Strategies, and How to Protect Your Yield
Tar spot (Phyllachora maydis) has become one of the most concerning diseases for corn growers in the U.S. Since its ...
Tightening Corn Supplies and Rising Prices: How Farmers and Agribusinesses Should Prepare
The May 2024 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report has sent ripples through the agricultural sector, projecting tighter corn supplies ...
