— From U.S. Wheat Associates Monsanto Company and BASF scientists have unveiled the discovery that a naturally occurring gene can help corn plants combat drought conditions and confer yield stability […]
Drought Tolerant Gene Discovered Read More »
This morning also brought the June WASDE Report. Below are the highlights from the report: WHEAT: U.S. wheat supplies for 2009/10 are lowered this month reflecting a 10-million-bushel reduction in
USDA Supply and Demand Reports Read More »
— Ron Smith, Farm Press Editorial Staff Market opportunities for the 2009 corn crop and the 2009-2010 wheat harvest depend on factors as close to home as how much it
Markets trending up following slow start Read More »
This morning USDA/NASS released an updated Crop Production report. The Texas winter wheat production estimate is unchanged from May at 64.8 million bushels. Yield estimates are also static at 27
USDA Crop Production Estimates Read More »
The Texas Crop Weather report released this afternoon estimates that 27 percent of Texas winter wheat has been harvested, compared to the five-year average of 28 percent. Crop conditions are
USDA: Texas Crop Weather Report Read More »
–From the National Association of Wheat Growers The House Agriculture Committee announced late in the day Friday that it will consider climate change legislation at a hearing on June 11.
House Agriculture to Examine Climate Change Legislation Read More »
Dow AgroSciences announced Tuesday that it will collaborate with independent plant breeding company World Wide Wheat (W3) to develop and commercialize advanced germplasm and traits in wheat. In a press
Dow AgroSciences Announces Wheat Trait Collaboration Read More »
–From the National Association of Wheat Growers NAWG signed onto two letters this week expressing funding priorities to House and Senate appropriators. More than 40 groups sent a letter Thursday
Ag Groups to Appropriators: Keep the Farm Bill’s Balance Read More »
The annual Texas April Wheat Survey is the first survey of the growing season that asks producers their wheat acreage and production. This year, questions regarding variety selection and management
Wheat Variety Survey Results Published Read More »
According to Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh, a long-time ag policy advisor and economist, producers should be focusing on three main policy issues this year: Renewable Fuels and Climate Change Trade Availability
Kansas State Economist Outlines Ag Policy Priorities Read More »
