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Friday, August 16, 2024
Corn farmers in Pigcawayan, Philippines, to boost productivity with new machinery
Corn farmers in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato, Philippines, are set to enhance their productivity with the provision of a PHP 250,000 (US$4,300) corn sheller machine from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Philippine News Agency reported ...
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Armyworm infestation causes US$645,000 damage to cornfields in Negros Occidental, Philippines
An armyworm infestation has caused significant damage to cornfields across 11 local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental, Philippines, with losses amounting to PHP 37.32 million (US$645,000) as of July 30, 2024, Philippine News Agen ...
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Cornell University leads fight against avian flu threat in New York, US dairy cattle
Cornell University researchers are stepping up efforts to combat avian influenza in New York, US dairy cattle using state funds, despite no confirmed cases yet in the state, Spectrum News reported.
Thursday, August 1, 2024
USDA reports slight variations in US corn and soybean condition ratings
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported minor changes in the national corn and soybean condition ratings for the past week, following another week of mixed weather conditions across major US growing areas, Brownfield Ag News report ...
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Philippines develops corn-soybean cropping system to boost farm yields
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture Research Division in the Caraga region (DA-13) is working on a new cropping system to supplement soil nutrients and increase farm production, Philippine News Agency reported.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Philippines importer group issues tender for 240,000 metric tonnes of corn
An importer group in the Philippines has issued an international tender to purchase up to 240,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, according to European traders, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
IGC set latest forecast for global corn output in 2024/25 at 1.225 billion tonnes
The International Grains Council (IGC) has raised its forecast for 2024/25 global corn production by two million metric tons to 1.225 billion tonnes.
Friday, July 19, 2024
Fall armyworm infestation threatens corn fields in Negros Oriental, Philippines
Agriculture technicians are working urgently to combat a potential heavy fall armyworm infestation that poses a serious threat to corn fields in Negros Oriental, Philippines, an official announced, Philippine News Agency reported.
Thursday, July 18, 2024
New intelligent robot revolutionises corn detasseling in Xinjiang, China
The first domestically developed intelligent robot for detasseling corn has begun operating at a demonstration base in Changji city, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, China, China News Service reported.
Monday, July 15, 2024
Brazilian farmers project 90 million metric tonnes of second corn harvest despite smaller planted area
Brazil, one of the world's largest food producers, is expected to harvest 90 million metric tonnes of second corn in the current cycle, nearly 2 million tonnes more than forecast last month, according to crop agency Conab, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Metro Pacific Agro ventures plans 500-hectare corn plantation in Northern Samar, Philippines
Metro Pacific Agro Ventures Inc (MPAV), led by business tycoon Manuel V Pangilinan, is looking to establish a 500-hectare corn plantation in Northern Samar province, Philippines, according to local government officials, Philippine News Agen ...
Monday, July 8, 2024
US corn and soybean prices drop to four-year lows amid record stockpiles
US corn and soybean prices have fallen to their lowest levels in four years, resulting in unusually large stockpiles as farmers hesitate to sell, Reuters reported.
Friday, July 5, 2024
Mexico shifts focus away from yellow corn self-sufficiency under new administration
Mexico's incoming government will abandon a core goal of outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to reduce imports of yellow corn and achieve self-sufficiency in production of the grain, according to the incoming agriculture minister ...
Thursday, July 4, 2024
US corn condition worsens amid heat waves across corn belt
Corn condition in the nation's top 18 corn-growing states continues to slowly decline, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Successful Farming reported.
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Brazilian corn exports surge in July as soybean shipments decline
Brazilian corn exports for July are estimated at 3.4 million metric tonnes, marking a significant rise of 2.4 million tonnes compared to June, according to grains traders lobby Anec, Reuters reported.

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