Chinese corn production may be on its way back up again2022-01-14China's corn production seems to be back on track after a five-year hiatus, but one analyst isn't expecting a return to bloated government stockpiles of the crop.The country produced 273 million tonnes of corn in 2021, according to recently released official Chinese government es...
In China, occurrence of crop pests and diseases largely increased due to climate change2022-01-14The amount of farmland hit by crop pests and diseases in China has quadrupled in the past 50 years, according to a recent study. Climate change was found to be responsible for more than a fifth of this change – an ominous warning for the agricultural industry in a warming world.C...
The Case for Pyrethroids, Then and Now2022-01-14Pyrethroids first made their mark in the global insecticide market during the 1970s. They emerged when organophosphates and carbamates were widely used and accepted. But in just a few years, Pyrethroids had established an undisputed presence over their predecessors. It’s been fo...
Research suggests foliar fungicides help increase soybean yield in some regions2022-01-07While previous studies have shown little economic benefit associated with using foliar fungicides in soybean as a preventive measure, new research aided by a Penn State plant pathologist suggests otherwise, especially in southern regions.The findings will help growers in the U.S....
Capric Acid: A promising next-generation herbicide for organic specialty crop production2022-01-07Weed management is a critical aspect of organic specialty crop production (e.g. vegetables, small fruits, ornamentals etc.). Weeds compete with the crop for light, water, and nutrients. They can negatively impact yield and overall quality in vegetable crops. For example, it is es...
Research shows a more environmentally friendly way to control strawberry pests2022-01-07Good news for farmers as we near the height of the strawberry growing season. University of Florida scientists have found a way to better control the chilli thrips that can make strawberries virtually unmarketable – and it means using less pesticides.Florida growers produce about...
U.S. researchers warn farmers to prepare for glyphosate shortage in 20222022-01-07University extension services across the United States are alerting farmers to a glyphosate shortage that is expected to worsen in 2022.Glyphosate is the active ingredient in some common weed killers, including Roundup. According to USDA's Economic Research Service, glyphosate ha...
U.S. trade with China boosting ag exports to record levels2022-01-07U.S. agricultural exports are at record levels.“We’ve had record exports at over $175 billion,” said Amanda Countryman, assistant professor in agriculture and resource economics at Colorado State University. “One of the big reasons is our increased trade with China from the Phase...
