World market - Wheat - Incubator

Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, regulating growth and processes in plants.

Plants with long, short, and neutral photoperiods are distinguished. Cucumbers and tomatoes need 6-8 hours of sunlight to bear fruit, while apricots and apple trees require a minimum of 8 hours. Roses require at least 6 hours of light.

In Agricultural Development in Saudi Arabia, a new variety of sorghum ICSR 14001 (Mojan) demonstrates high productivity in arid conditions.

A knowledge and technology exchange program helps farmers increase crop yields and grain quality. The partnership between ICRISAT-FAO-KSA contributes to the sustainable development of agriculture.

John Campbell from the University of Saskatchewan shared the results of a study on castration of beef cattle in Canada. The majority of producers prefer band castration (80%) and perform the procedure within the first three months of the calves' life. The use of pain relief during castration reduces the pain in animals, making them more active and comfortable.

The world's largest importer of corn and soybeans has reduced approval of GM seeds in China to double the planted area of GM corn this year. This is not related to the trade war, but will allow China to reduce imports and impact trade with the USA.

Issues with yields are caused by seed imperfections.

Production in agriculture of Bashkortostan has increased. In animal husbandry, growth reached 102%, with meat production increasing by 2.6% and egg production by 236.4%. The Republic actively attracts investments by offering convenient conditions and new mechanisms to support businesses. "Investment Hours" with the participation of the regional head have been established.

Grain quotes on May 2, 2025: corn (CBOT) -461.25 ¢/bsh, soft wheat (CBOT) -526.50 ¢/bsh, hard wheat (KCBT) -528.50 ¢/bsh, hard wheat (MGE) -616.50 ¢/bsh, oats (CBOT) -361.25 ¢/bsh, rough rice (CBOT) -12.61 usd/cwt.

Experts from Rosselkhozcenter have started spring inspection of potato fields in the Leningrad region, searching for Colorado potato beetles hibernating at a depth of 20 to 50 cm. Different quantities of soil samples are taken for areas of different sizes, passing through sieves of different sizes. The Colorado potato beetle was not found.

Tomato seedlings are sensitive to damage. To save the plant, secure the broken stem to a supporting brace using wooden skewers and garden tape. If the tomato survives, the braces can be removed after 2 weeks. You can also try rooting the broken part of the stem by placing it in water and then in a pot with soil.

Weeds on the beds reduce the yield. Manual weeding takes a lot of time, so it is recommended to cover the soil with material and use mulch or herbicides.

Green manure crops can help fight weeds and enrich the soil.

Students from several schools visited ZAO "Sadko," SPPSK "Novgorodskaya Paseka," and Trushchenkova's farm. The excursions were interesting and informative. The children were told about beekeeping, honey production, deer farming, and breeding of other animals. Excursions help to understand agriculture and choose a future profession.

On April 30, 2025, grain prices on the exchanges were as follows:

• Corn and soft red winter wheat rose.
• Hard red winter wheat fell.
• Prices for rice and wheat increased.
• Oats dropped.

Acanthus, or bear's breeches, is a perennial plant with a thick rhizome that blooms with white and yellow flowers. It reaches a height of 1.5 m and is suitable for the background of flower beds. Bear's breeches are long-lived and great for creating hedges. Live bushes can be divided every 10 years, propagated by division or seeds. Planting can be done in spring or autumn.