article thumbnail

The Sharp Edge: Corn acres heading north with help from plant breeders

Real Agriculture

Over the past 20 years, advancements in corn genetics have helped produce an average yield gain of better than two bushels per acre, per year. Read More Over the past 20 years, advancements in corn genetics have helped produce an average yield gain of better than two bushels per acre, per year.

Acre 317
article thumbnail

Conservation easement on over 50,000 acres in southern Alberta set to preserve grasslands in perpetuity

Real Agriculture

Last month, the Thrall family announced it had reached an agreement to protect the over 54,000 acres of native grasslands in southern Alberta that make up the historic McIntyre Ranch through a conservation easement with the Nature Conservancy of Canada and Ducks Unlimited.

Acre 289
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Weaker prices and dry conditions leave canola vulnerable to losing acres

Real Agriculture

The weakest prices in over three years, combined with prospects of another drought, are expected to put a dent in canola acres as cropping decisions for 2024 are finalized. Unfortunately for those on the selling side, grain and oilseed markets have been posting losses like the Ottawa Senators or Columbus Blue Jackets rather than Jonathon.

Acre 260
article thumbnail

Winter barley averages £119/acre at standing crop auction

Farmers Weekly

Prices averaged £119/acre for winter barley, £110/acre for winter wheat, £46/acre for oilseed rape and £92/acre for triticale at an auction at Bishop’s Castle. The prices were reportedly driven by a large […] The post Winter barley averages £119/acre at standing crop auction appeared first on Farmers Weekly

Acre 197
article thumbnail

USDA boosts corn acres, cuts world wheat ending stock estimate in September WASDE

Real Agriculture

The USDA boosted its harvested area for corn by 774 thousand acres to 87.1 million acres, resulting in a U.S. Markets came under pressure following the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s September supply/demand report on Tuesday. corn production estimate of 15.1 billion bushels — slightly above trade expectations.

Acre 245
article thumbnail

RealAg Radio: Wheat and canola markets, shifting acres, and plant breeding agreements, Jan 10, 2024

Real Agriculture

On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Jon Driedger of Leftfield Commodity Research to discuss the wheat and canola markets, and how continued dryness could potentially shift acres. Plus, hear from Carl Potts with the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers to discuss the future of. Read More

Acre 260
article thumbnail

StatsCan confirms intentions of more lentils, oats, and durum, and not quite as many canola acres in ’24

Real Agriculture

Acres of corn and soybeans are expected to be similar to last year, while wheat and canola area is expected to drop slightly, according to Statistics Canada’s acreage estimates published on Monday, March 11. Canadian farmers will be planting more pulse crops, oats, and durum in 2024. Most of the estimates were within the range.

Acre 275