USDA’s October World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) and Crop Production reports, released on October 9, raised production forecasts for two major U.S. crops. The department lifted its projected 2026 corn yield to 181.2 bushels per acre from 178.5 in September, well above the average trade estimate of about 177.7. Corn production is now […]
Corn silage fermentation begins after chopped corn is packed and sealed, triggering biological changes that preserve the crop and influence its nutritional value over the first 180 days. However, the crop continues to change after it has been sealed. During the first few weeks fermentation creates the conditions needed to preserve the stored crop while […]
USDA forecasts total U.S. farm sector debt at a record $605.1 billion in 2026, up 4.6% from 2025, but a Reuters investigation published October 8 suggests the official figures may not tell the whole story. Reuters reported that borrowing through equipment suppliers, agricultural cooperatives and other nontraditional lenders may not be fully captured in federal […]
Ontario has started construction on the new Ontario Poultry Research Centre in Elora, backed by more than C$24 million in provincial investment through Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario. The facility is expected to support more than 1,500 chicken and turkey producers and about 500 egg and pullet farmers. It will include dedicated research areas for […]
After a wet harvest, the field can appear quite different. Tires that had left marks on the ground before may begin to make deeper tracks as the machinery moves over softer ground. Soil may be pushed outward along the edges, and water can collect in the tracks. These tracks are known as harvest ruts. They […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a $180 million Seed Sovereignty Initiative on October 6, investing in the Agricultural Research Service’s National Plant Germplasm System, which holds more than 600,000 accessions representing over 16,000 species. Over two years, the funding will support characterization and sequencing of major crop collections, while advanced technologies including artificial intelligence […]
Canada announced new launch details on October 5 for its C$1 billion Food-Link Fund, a major federal initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s food distribution infrastructure. While the fund itself was included in Canada’s National Food Security Strategy announced in June, the October 5 development establishes the upcoming launch and application process. The first intake […]
High tunnels may seem simple in design, but the conditions inside them can change rapidly. After a sunny fall afternoon the tunnel may be warm and dry, but by early morning the same space can feel damp. Water builds up on the plastic, leaves remain wet, and droplets may fall onto the crops even if […]
Canadian Pacific Kansas City reported new grain transportation records across Canada and the United States on October 2, highlighting strong North American grain movement during the harvest and export season. CPKC said it transported 2.94 million metric tonnes, or approximately 3.24 million U.S. short tons, of grain and grain products in Canada during September, representing […]
A Bin Can Look Fine While Trouble Is Developing When viewed from above, stored corn may appear dry and stable. The grains in the bin do not form a sealed block; instead, the conditions inside can change and air moves through the gaps between the kernels. Temperature differences can slowly cause moisture to shift from […]
