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IP communities get El Niño aid - BusinessWorld Online
BusinessWorld· 22 hours agoThousands of Blaan farmers in the mineral-rich Tampakan town lost their upland rice, corn and other short-term crops due to the prolonged drought because of the El Niño weather ...
Severe weather delays crop planting in Iowa
telegraphherald.com· 6 days ago“Our hearts go out to all the Iowans and communities who have been affected by the recent rounds of devastating severe weather,” said Mike Naig, the state’s agriculture secretary. About 88% ...
Instead of all corn and soybeans, grow a variety of produce
The Gazette· 3 days agoIn his letter to the editor Brad Wilson wrote "At one point Jones suggests removing 40% of corn ethanol acres and planting them to seven fruits and vegetables, apparently ...
Bitter spring frosts decimate apple crop in Crimea
WHTC 1450 Holland· 5 days agoKURSKOE, Crimea (Reuters) - At the foot of soaring white cliffs on the Crimean Peninsula lies an orchard whose apple trees should be growing heavy with...
Extreme solar storms took tractors in circles while farmers were planting crops
Fox Weather via Yahoo News· 3 days agoU.S. farmers trying to plant crops were sent in circles in May when extreme geomagnetic storms...
Another wet week leaves many farmers frustrated
The Globe Gazette· 1 day agoScattered showers throughout the state allowed Iowa farmers 3.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sunday, according to the U.S....
Gene discovery could lead to resilient 'pixie' corn
Futurity· 7 days agoResearchers have identified a widely found gene in plants as a key transporter of a hormone that influences the size of corn. Now, they have been able to...
Argentina’s farming heartland braces for cold, dry snap
WHTC 1450 Holland· 7 days ago(Reuters) - Argentina's core farming region should face cold, dry weather over the next week, the...
Another wet week leaves many farmers frustrated
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier· 2 days agoScattered showers throughout the state allowed Iowa farmers 3.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sunday.
Heavy Rains & Storms Creating Upside for Ag Commodities
ETF Trends via Yahoo Finance· 6 days agoFurther upside in agricultural commodities will hinge on more heavy rains and harsh storms in Brazil...