For “eye-in-the-sky” technology, the last three years have seen some stunning advances, especially in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and satellite imaging systems. Yet while both made headlines about the same time in 2011, both also had limited success on the farm, as is often the case when new technologies first get into[...]
Brave new world of corn
It’s easy enough to get pessimistic about corn these days. Just look at Chicago prices, or look at all the news reports from all around the world about the tremendous corn production potential of everywhere from Brazil to Ukraine. Or you could look closer to home, and get a dose of optimism. That’s what Ken[...]
Watch that IP market
There’s no denying it. Corn has outperformed soybeans for the last two years, both in the field and at the elevator. But at a time when many growers are questioning the overall value of soybeans, and when they’re voting with their planters in favour of corn, there are rumblings that maybe we’re throwing out the[...]
