Crop production news
2026-03-06
Plant Cell Structure Could Hold Key to Cancer Therapies and Improved Crops
Can the bend of a banana give us insight into cancer? What does the shape of a rice grain have to do with infertility? The proteins that give plants their shape and structure are also involved in... Read more
2026-03-06
Soybeans Enlist Beneficial Soil Microbes to Combat Major Pests
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN), a microscopic parasitic worm, represents one of the most formidable threats to global soybean production, ravaging crops and severely diminishing yields. For decades,... Read more
2026-03-06
Global Study Reports Crop Yield Gains From Breeding May Be Overstated
The international research team includes five University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientists. Researchers examined long-term trends in wheat improvement, finding that the standard, decades-old approach —... Read more
2026-03-06
Lentil, Dry Pea Area to Fall in 2026; Other Special Crops Mixed
Canadian farmers are expected to plant fewer lentils and dry peas in 2026, while acreage intentions for other pulse and specialty crops show a more mixed outlook, according to a Statistics Canada... Read more
2026-03-06
Supplementing Dryland Wheat and Irrigated Corn with Proso Millet in Drought Years
The U.S. High Plains region often experiences low winter precipitation, impacting its crop productivity. Extensive climate analyses indicate that years with significant precipitation deficits,... Read more
2026-03-06
Plant Cell Structure Could Hold Key to Cancer Therapies and Improved Crops
Can the bend of a banana give us insight into cancer? What does the shape of a rice grain have to do with infertility? The proteins that give plants their shape and structure are also involved in... Read more
2026-03-06
Soybeans Enlist Beneficial Soil Microbes to Combat Major Pests
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN), a microscopic parasitic worm, represents one of the most formidable threats to global soybean production, ravaging crops and severely diminishing yields. For decades,... Read more
2026-03-06
Lentil, Dry Pea Area to Fall in 2026; Other Special Crops Mixed
Canadian farmers are expected to plant fewer lentils and dry peas in 2026, while acreage intentions for other pulse and specialty crops show a more mixed outlook, according to a Statistics Canada... Read more
2026-03-06
Bayer Expands Preceon Smart Corn Across U.S. Acres
Bayer Expands Preceon Smart Corn to 85,000 Acres in 2025 Read more
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2026-03-06
National Corn, Soybean Acres Expected Higher
Canadian farmers are expected to plant slightly more of both corn and soybeans in 2026. Read more
2026-03-06
Ohio Corn & Wheat Joins Call For E15 Along Ohio Turnpike
The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is urging lawmakers to support legislation that would allow for the installation and sale of E15 at Ohio Turnpike service plazas. Read more
2026-03-06
Seed Selection is Important Spring Decision
With gardening time right around the corner, gardeners have many seed sources to choose from. Picking the right seeds can make a big difference in the success of your garden. Read more