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Coronavirus: Some Food Sectors “Scramble” For New Equilibrium
Cattle feed lot. Photo: K-State Research and Extension - Creative Commons Kevin Rector reported on the front page of Wednesday’s Los Angeles Times that, “In less time than it takes a farmer to plant and harvest a head of lettuce, the nation’s entire food industry has been flipped on its head by the COVID-19 pandemic. An intricate system for matching supply with demand, established over decades, has been thrown out of whack just as unemployment and food insecurity are skyrocketing among families.
Minnesota: Which Nitrogen Source Is Right for You? - Video
Nitrogen application in young corn. Photo: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nitrogen is the nutrient most often deficient for crop production in Minnesota, and its use can result in substantial economic return for farmers. However, when nitrogen inputs exceed crop needs, excessive amounts of nitrate can enter either ground or surface water. By effectively managing nitrogen, growers can produce crops in a more profitable and environmentally-friendly way.
Arkansas Soybeans: Managing Potassium Deficiency - Video
Potassium deficiency in soybeans. Photo: Mace Bauer, University of Florida Potassium is the most important yield-limiting nutrient in soybeans, and the plants can suffer a deficiency of it at multiple stages of growth. A new video produced by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture explains the importance of potassium, also called potash, and how growers can make certain they are providing the fertilizer their crops need.
Rice Market: Mexico Drops Pest-Related Ban on Uruguayan Imports
Rice field pre-flood. ©Debra L Ferguson In September 2019, Mexico banned imports of Uruguayan milled rice after finding khapra beetle in a shipment. The embargo on Uruguayan rice came to an end late last month when Mexico granted temporary entry for the next 90 days to ensure adequate rice supply while the country weathers the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shurley on Cotton: Understanding The LDP/MLG Balancing Act
Cotton modules in front of cotton gin. ©Debra L Ferguson Old crop July futures have now lost 3.75 cents since the recent “peak” at over 57 cents on April 30 last week. New crop December futures have declined 3.5 cents after reaching almost 59 cents on April 30. “It now appears we will test a likely range of 52 to 57 cents until the next “mover” comes along. July should have support (keep our fingers crossed) at 52 cents and should we begin to trek up again, 58 will the hurdle to negotiate.
Liu on Cotton: Downward Market Pressure Continues
The rapid spread of COVID-19 severely impacted the global cotton supply chain, leading to an unexpected reduction in cotton mill use across all the major cotton spinning countries. That includes China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey and Vietnam. Cotton spinning in China fell by upwards of 90% during the height of the pandemic in early March. The spinning industry in China has begun to recover now.
Cotton - Midsouth - Planting Progress In Mostly “Okay” Conditions - AgFax
Laykyn Rainbolt, Contributing Editor Owen Taylor, Editor Here is this week’s issue of AgFax Midsouth Cotton, sponsored by the Midsouth Cotton Team of Amvac Chemical Corporation. OVERVIEW Cotton planting picked up steam over the last week. Rainfall continues to add delays, but not on a region-wide basis. Cold temperatures are in the forecast going into the weekend.
Arkansas: 7th Annual Mid-South Ag/Environmental Conference Moves Online
Attendees at a previous Cover Your Acres Conference participate in one of the breakout sessions. Photo: Kansas State University The annual Mid-South Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference will look a little different in 2020 for two reasons: it’s moving online in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, and conference proceeds will benefit a new fellowship for law students. The NALC has traditionally hosted the conference each year in Memphis, Tennessee, at the Cecil C.
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