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Thermal priming enhances heat tolerance and yield in tomatoes after recurrent heat stress

3 days 9 hours ago
High temperatures can significantly impair the growth and yield of crops, including tomatoes. A new study by an international research team led by Dr. Justyna Olas, of the Leibniz Institute for Horticultural Sciences (IGZ), has shown that tomatoes can respond better to subsequent heat stress following moderate heat exposure. The work is published in The Plant Journal.

Hogs Look to Monday Trade, as Pork Hits Lowest Price Since 2020

3 days 9 hours ago
Lean hog futures saw Friday strength, with contracts 2 to 45 cents higher on Friday, as December was still down $1.35 last week. Open interest was up 2,514 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $67.40 in the Friday afternoon report, up 92 cents from the...

Corn Falling with Spillover Pressure from Soybeans

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Corn prices are down 3 to 5 cents so far on Monday. Futures failed to see buying into the weekend, with contracts down 1 ¼ to 4 ½ cents on Friday. December was down another 18 ¼ cents on the week. Open interest was down 2,464 contracts on Friday, mainly...

Soybeans Falling on Monday Following Brazil Pressure

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Soybeans are trading with sharp losses of 20 to 22 cents in the front months, following elections in Brazil over the weekend. Futures pushed higher into the weekend, with contracts up 1 ½ to 5 ¼ cents across the board. November was down 4 ¾ cents on the week. Open...