Insights and Stories on Crops

Jan. 7, 2025 at 3:34 pm CST

Canadian yellow pea producers may have received something of a Christmas present from the Indian government late last month, as the duty-free period for India’s yellow pea imports was extended from Dec. 31 to Feb. 28.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Jan. 7, 2025 at 1:26 pm CST

Dry weather in Argentina could affect the country's oilseeds as harvest approaches, reported the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Buenos Aires.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Jan. 6, 2025 at 2:45 pm CST

Meteorologist Drew Lerner said he expects colder than normal temperatures across the Canadian Prairies and much of the United States Midwest in January, while a good portion of South America is to be hotter than normal.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Jan. 3, 2025 at 2:24 pm CST

A hot, dry austral summer is beginning to cause damage to Argentina's 2024/25 soybean and corn crops, the country's two main grains exchanges said on Friday, after abundant spring rains had until recently provided excellent growing conditions.

By Reuters

Dec. 31, 2024 at 9:01 am CST

China has approved five gene-edited crop varieties and 12 types of genetically modified (GM) soybean, corn and cotton, expanding approvals to boost high-yield crops, reduce import reliance, and ensure food security.

By Reuters