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403US researchers create nitrogen-fixing maize
Researchers from the University of Georgia and the University of Wisconsin have developed nitrogen-fixing maize varieties, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers....
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418South Africa remains with sufficient maize supplies for our annual needs
South Africa's maize harvest for 2023-24 is estimated at 13.06 million tonnes, a 21% decrease from last season due to mid-summer droughts....
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490South African Maize Harvest to Drop by 20.5% in 2023/2024 Season
South Africa's maize production for the 2023/2024 season is projected to drop by 20.5%, according to the Crop Estimates Committee. The forecasted...
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478Enhancing farmer’s crop productivity with resilient maize varieties tailored to their needs
Maize productivity in eastern and southern Africa faces challenges like drought, heat, and low nitrogen. CIMMYT, with partners, develops stress-tolerant maize hybrids,...
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378Wheat Rises for Second Day as US Crop Conditions Decline
Wheat futures rose for the second consecutive day, gaining up to 1.5% in Chicago, driven by worsening crop conditions in the U.S....
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430Ancient wild relatives of wheat offer hope for climate-resilient crops – study
A CIMMYT study reveals that ancient wild wheat relatives could combat climate change challenges. These resilient varieties, preserved in 155 genebanks, offer...
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445Wheat Sees Green to Close out the Day
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved HB4 wheat, a drought-tolerant genetically modified variety from Argentina’s Bioceres Crop Solutions, for potential cultivation...
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291Repeated delays bring average winter wheat crop province-wide
Ontario’s winter wheat yield was average despite delays and challenges. Late planting due to a delayed soybean harvest was followed by a...
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408Southwest Kansas set to fuel the future of flight
Kansas is advancing sustainable fuel with the new SAFFiRE plant in Liberal, owned by Southwest Airlines. The plant will convert corn stalks...
