Crop Industry News
03 August 2020
CRISPR Genome Editing Strategy Could Improve Rice, Other CropsScientists at University of California-Davis have used CRISPR technology to genetically engineer rice with high levels of beta-carotene, the precursor of vitamin A. ...
02 August 2020
Danish soy and palm oil imports account for 7 million tonnes of CO2 emissions every yearA new report released by University of Copenhagen researchers indicates that Danish soybean and palm oil imports account for seven million tons of CO2 emissions annually. ...
Caution urged in US after mystery seed mailingsAgriculture officials are warning American citizens to be wary of unsolicited packages of seeds mailed to them....
31 July 2020
Getting to the root of the problemAs food security becomes an acute global problem due to factors such as population growth, land degradation and climate change, research into development of disease resistant crops is paramount....
29 July 2020
New planting guidelines could boost edamame profitsEdamame may be a niche crop in the United States, but growers and processors still need the best possible information to make sound management decisions....
28 July 2020
Study on Fruit Flies Could Lead to New Pesticide ApproachesA group of researchers in Mexico observed sexual differences in some body parts of the Mexican fruit fly that may play a role in regurgitation, which they report in a recent study the authors...
27 July 2020
Newly discovered plant gene could boost phosphorus intakeResearchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered an important gene in plants that could help agricultural crops collaborate better with underground fungi—providing them with wider...
Penn State scientist visits Ukraine to learn more about their fertile soil Ukraine is called the “breadbasket of Europe,” a moniker earned because of the fertile, black soils that blanket its landscape....
21 July 2020
US Peanut Growers, Shellers, Buying Points Establish New National OrganizationPeanut industry growers, shellers, and buying points have joined together to form the U.S. Peanut Federation (USPF). ...
New US Study Quantifies Value of Red Meat Exports to Corn, SoybeansSince 2015, indirect exports of corn and soybeans through beef and pork exports has been the fastest-growing category of corn and soybean use, delivering critical returns for corn and soybean...
15 July 2020
New e-learning course: epidemiology for non-epidemiologists The news is being flooded with perhaps unfamiliar epidemiological terms and concepts in coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic....
Transforming Africa’s livestock sector is key to food securityWithout sustainable growth of its livestock sector, Africa is expected to import up to a fifth of meat and milk within the next 30 years, according to the Malabo Montpellier Panel....
24 June 2020
New findings share how prescribed fire, no-till impact soil microbesIn some ways, farming is like cooking. Cooking would be much easier if we could leave the kitchen after eating and not come back until we make the next meal. But someone needs to put away the...
22 June 2020
Rotate corn for better soil healthSoil microbes are living, working barometers of soil health, writes Lauren Quinn, Media and Communications Specialist at University of Illinois. ...
Planted Non-Bt Corn? Plan to Scout for European Corn BorerFarmers have enjoyed the benefits of Bt corn since its introduction in 1996, particularly “in the bag” transgenic protection from insect pests and the yield loss they inflict, writes Ashley...
Farmers regularly face isolation; it's important to stay connectedThe inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide, writes Eric Karbowski, Michigan State University...
21 June 2020
Scouting for SCN – Time to Get DiggingIowa’s early planting season means that pests like the soybean cyst nematode (SCN) also are off to a quick start this year, which could result in a greater risk of severe damage from SCN throughout...
20 June 2020
Weed’s Wily Ways Explained in Illinois ResearchLike antibiotic-resistant bacteria, some herbicide-resistant weeds can’t be killed by available chemicals, writes Lauren Quinn, University of Ilinnois. ...
10 June 2020
US NFU Foundation celebrates young agricultural leaders with scholarshipsThe National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) has announced the 2020 recipients of the Hubert K and JoAnn Seymour and Stanley Moore Scholarships....
More transparency needed on standards of grain imports to UKThe NFU is asking the government and supply chains for greater transparency around the standards associated with imported grain as the UK seeks new trade deals around the world....
02 June 2020
Amid Weaker Currency, Record Export of Brazilian Soy to ChinaBrazil's May soybean exports jumped 45% on the year to reach 15.5 million tons, the second-highest monthly soy shipment ever, the latest foreign trade department data released on June first showed,...
01 June 2020
Australian Barley Puts Pressure on UK MarketDuring our barley week, we highlighted the increase in trade tensions between China and Australia, with the former potentially imposing a $74/t tariff on imports of Australian barley, writes...
COVID-19 and recession cut cotton demandCotton producers face an uncertain market future as demand for cotton and cotton products, like apparel, tumbled due to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and economic recession, said a Texas A&M AgriLife...
EU Potato Market ReportRetail demand appears to have plateaued for the moment as current restrictions are eased and the food service sector continues to reopen slowly. ...
Brazilian Agricultural Exports Grow 17.5% in 2020Brazilian agricultural exports grew by 17.5% in the first four months of 2020, compared to the same period last year. Asian market now represents 47.7% of total exports, according to the Brazilian...
Government transfers credit of R$220 million to family farmingThe Brazilian Federal Government wants to guarantee the income of family farmers and at the same time take food to families in situations of social vulnerability, given the economic effects of...
AHDB: Large Stocks Weigh on UK Wheat Supply, DemandFriday's release of the latest 2019/20 UK cereal supply and demand estimates covers the first forecast for exports and closing stocks for the season. ...
22 May 2020
USDA Announces Direct Assistance to Farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance ProgramUS Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s...
21 May 2020
Continued Progress on Implementation of U.S.-China Phase One AgreementThe US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced additional progress in the implementation of the agriculture-related provisions of the US-China...
02 January 2020
Why 100% Sustainably Sourced Coffee MattersMcDonald’s USA announced a milestone for its McCafé coffee: 100% of the ground and whole bean coffee for US restaurants is sustainably sourced*. That’s one year ahead of their 2020 goal...
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