Destruction of wheat crops, causing billions dollars worth of losses, could lead to increased wheat prices and local or regional food shortages, he said. This could have dire implications for developing countries, he added, since they rely heavily on wheat and do not have access to wheat varieties resistant to the fungus. FAO has joined forces with the Global Rust Initiative an international group lead by the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas and the...

wheat futures are expected to start Monday's day session on the defensive after losses overnight and in a step back from strong gains on Friday, traders said. Still, bulls have gained the solid near-term technical advantage in the wheat market amid the cold snap in the Plains recently, a technical analyst said. Moderate to heavy snow and rain during the weekend will maintain soil moisture for jointing to reproductive wheat in the Southern Plains, according to DTN Meteorlogix. In...

Ripe wheat crop vulnerable to fire, caution required: experts Ludhiana . April 15, 2007 10:31:07 PM IST The ripe golden wheat presents a spectacular view, but this crop is vulnerable to fire and just at the commencement of the harvesting season this year 43 acres of the crop have been destroyed in fires in Punjab. Ripe wheat crop vulnerable to fire, caution required: experts Ludhiana . April 15, 2007 10:31:07 PM IST The ripe golden wheat presents a spectacular view, but this crop is...

HILLSBORO Area farmers are hoping for federal disaster relief and quick insurance decisions after last week's freeze destroyed nearly all their wheat crops and damaged corn crops. We're talking about hundreds and hundreds of acres of wheat," he said. Some may be able to sell the low-quality wheat as straw to landscapers, and if farmers didn't use certain chemicals and the nitrate levels are low enough, they can use it as hay for feeding. Farmers were already apprehensive because of the...

Located on 350 acres in Brooktondale, Cayuga Pure Organics produces and processes a wide variety of beans, as well as whole grains, flour and seeds, which are then sold to area markets and restaurants. The pair started working with John Hamilton, an organic farming advocate known for his skill in restoring old buildings, to engage in structural renovation on the farm. John Hamilton, in addition to his architectural skill, has been heavily involved in the process of transforming our farm...