News - Corn

Agriculture

Genetic discovery could reduce fertilizer use in corn

Artificial intelligence identifies genes that make corn more efficient in using nitrogen

16.05.2025 | 14:55 (UTC -3)

Agriculture

Irregular weather and pests affect corn productivity in Mato Grosso

The lack of rain during the critical period and the increase in caterpillar infestations compromise the production potential

02.04.2025 | 14:30 (UTC -3)

Pesticides

Excessive use of transgenic corn induces resistance in "Diabrotica" spp

Study carried out in the United States indicates a reduction in the effectiveness of technology against the pest

28.02.2025 | 08:41 (UTC -3)

Agriculture

Corn prices remain firm as global supply tightens

In Brazil, the second harvest and the growth in the use of cereal for ethanol are determining factors

25.02.2025 | 13:50 (UTC -3)

Cotton

Healthy cotton and corn in the second harvest

Cultures demand attention from the beginning

23.01.2025 | 10:24 (UTC -3)

Corn

Organic product shows results against corn leafhopper

The technology is 100% organic and composed of phytic acid, amino acids and mucilage extracted from plant sources

09.01.2025 | 09:33 (UTC -3)

Corn

RS Harvest 2024/25: climate challenges in corn

The reduction in productive potential is more evident in areas without irrigation

02.01.2025 | 16:07 (UTC -3)

Corn

RS Harvest 2024/25: corn with expectations of good productivity

Sowing reached 94% of the projected area, with late advances in the Campanha and Sul regions

19.12.2024 | 17:31 (UTC -3)

grain moth

Grain Moth: A Silent Threat to Corn Stores

Preventative methods such as spraying or dressing with fumigants help combat the insect.

19.11.2024 | 14:08 (UTC -3)

Corn

Corn ethanol expansion in Brazil accelerates, says Itaú BBA

Report identifies 22 new projects that will require an additional 14 million tons of corn

14.11.2024 | 16:49 (UTC -3)

Corn

First detection of "Dalbulus maidis" in Oklahoma raises concern

There is a warning that the pest could spread to other areas of the US Corn Belt.

08.10.2024 | 18:00 (UTC -3)

Corn

Discovery in the Peruaçu Valley reinforces theory about corn domestication in South America

The samples are the furthest from the center of origin of corn ever found, at a distance of about 7.150 kilometers from Mexico and 2.300 kilometers from the southwest Amazon.

05.09.2024 | 15:00 (UTC -3)

Corn

Monitoring of the corn leafhopper in Santa Catarina presents positive results

The main pathogens of the stunt complex were not found in the first evaluation

12.08.2024 | 12:26 (UTC -3)

Corn

Study indicates advantages of airtight bags for storing corn seeds

Results showed that it is feasible to maintain low oxygen levels in polyethylene-polyamide bags; at 25 °C, the modified and self-modified atmospheres maintained germination values of 95,8% and 94,4%

02.08.2024 | 09:12 (UTC -3)

Corn

Climatic conditions affect corn harvest in Rio Grande do Sul, points out Emater-RS

According to the latest data, the corn harvest increased by just 1% compared to the previous week, reaching 93% of the cultivated area in the state

31.05.2024 | 10:06 (UTC -3)

Bayer

Ten tips for managing leafhoppers in corn

Some studies indicate a 280% higher incidence of the plague in these first months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023

18.04.2024 | 14:15 (UTC -3)

Bayer

US Agency Announces Assessment of MON 87429 Herbicide-Resistant Corn

The genetic event MON 87429 manifests resistance to the herbicides dicamba, glufosinate, quizalofop, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and glyphosate

30.03.2024 | 08:18 (UTC -3)

Corn

ZeaKal introduces PhotoSeed corn in the United States

Greater oil production does not require additional inputs or more land, the company describes

20.03.2024 | 08:42 (UTC -3)

Bayer

CTNBio commissions issue opinion releasing short corn MON 94804

The variety may be used in human and animal food and in "any other activities related to this GMO"; There is still no information on the deadline for sales to start.

20.11.2023 | 11:04 (UTC -3)

Herbicides

IHARA launches unprecedented technology in Brazil for managing resistant weeds in corn crops

Advertisment: The new post-emergent herbicide Apice is highly efficient in controlling weed competition, helping cornfields reach peak productivity

17.11.2023 | 09:34 (UTC -3)

Corn

Research shows corn with high productivity and more resistant to fumonisins

Fumonisins are mycotoxins produced by fungi of the genus Fusarium, and chemical control of fungi in corn grains is extremely difficult.

14.11.2023 | 09:39 (UTC -3)

Corn

Study maps corn diversity in the lowlands of South America

The uses and preferences attributed to varieties are associated with the characteristics that farmers consider important, especially for food.

30.10.2023 | 14:09 (UTC -3)

Epagri

Harvest 2023-2024: find out what are the decisive factors for planting corn in Santa Catarina

In the last three years, the area cultivated with grain corn has stabilized at around 320 thousand hectares

04.10.2023 | 15:31 (UTC -3)

Corn

Summer harvest in SC: soybeans will occupy the largest planted area in the state, followed by corn

Soybean cultivation should occupy 744,6 thousand hectares, with an estimated production of 2,9 million tons

15.09.2023 | 16:56 (UTC -3)

Corn

Despite the rains, corn continues to be implemented in RS

In regions with prolonged excess moisture in the soil, stress is already observed in plants and difficulties in carrying out necessary cultural treatments

14.09.2023 | 17:16 (UTC -3)

Corn

Review of the soybean calendar in SC receives opinion from Mapa

The objective is to avoid an increase in the corn deficit in Santa Catarina, expected to exceed 550 thousand tons this year

14.09.2023 | 14:19 (UTC -3)

Corn

Agrodefense and agricultural entities hold a meeting to discuss prevention and control measures for tiguera corn in Goiás

Debate will be in Rio Verde, with a focus on defining guidance strategies on the importance of eliminating voluntary corn, known as tiguera

28.09.2023 | 16:02 (UTC -3)

Conab

Conab holds freight auction to contract transportation of corn grains this Friday

The objective of the operation is to supply Conab warehouses that serve the Over-the-Counter Sales Program (ProVB)

14.09.2023 | 17:18 (UTC -3)