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Scientists expect corn hybrids containing the technology will help farmers regain the upper hand over a variety of above-ground and below-ground pests that current technology is struggling to contain.
The U.S. is the second or third top importer for each of the three major components of fertilizer. Top producers of the major components of fertilizer include China, Russia, Canada, Morocco and Belarus.
The U.S. is “no where near” having 100% of the fertilizer products farmers need at planting, according to The Fertilizer Institute. Soil sampling and good nutrient stewardship principles are more important than ever.
Brazil’s soybean crop seems to be shrinking. Estimates by AgResource earlier this month show a soybean crop under 120 MMT, and it’s yet another slash to crop estimates that are at a level not even USDA has touched yet.
Fed begins fight against inflation with anticipated rate hike
NWS: Warm spring, varied precip outlook
Ukraine has only recently become a corn and soy export competitor, but was the breadbasket of Europe for centuries. Ukraine has about two-thirds of the richest soils in continental Europe.
The current surge in Brazilian wheat exports might encourage farmers to expand their wheat acreage, according to some agricultural consultants.
Black Sea ag markets research firm SovEcon reduced its Ukraine grain production forecasts based on the Russian invasion and weather conditions.
Should daylight saving time be permanent?