U.S. analyst Joe Kerns of Ever.Ag says the repercussions of Trump agriculture policies could be a loss of the biofuel market and lower crop prices.
Long-term Trump farm impact could be loss of biofuel market
U.S. analyst says the repercussions would be many, including lower prices for feed for livestock producers
Brazilian tour proves fruitful for Alberta visitors
Farming Smarter organized the tour to shed light on how farming works in this ag powerhouse
Feeding the planet is a global responsibility, and more than 20 Alberta producers travelled to the southern hemisphere last fall to see how agriculture is done in that part of the world.
Trump aides weighing 20 per cent tariffs ahead of April 2 ‘Liberation Day’
The Canadian agricultural sector is under pressure as U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce more tariffs on April 2. Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged retaliation.
U.S. farmers to plant more corn, less soy
The USDA is forecasting 45.4 million acres of all wheat, down two percent from 2024 levels
The USDA is forecasting 45.4 million acres of all wheat, down two percent from 2024 levels
Chinese ship tax would greatly benefit Canadian shippers, says analyst
Proposed fees on Chinese-built and -operated ships will make exports from the United States less competitive in the world market, and that would greatly benefit Canadian shippers, says an analyst.
Are U.S. corn growers benefitting from Canada’s biofuel policies?
This may be an ideal time to increase domestic production of renewable diesel and biodiesel
Sixty per cent of ethanol in Canadian gas tanks comes from America
South American crop forecasts keep booming
Massive soybean and corn harvests in Brazil and Argentina are expected to keep a lid on prices for at least the first half of the year
Grain and oilseed farmers should not expect any price help from South America, say analysts. That region of the world is anticipating another bumper crop of corn and soybeans.
Mexico is America’s biggest ag customer
Most states in the centre of America ship the largest percentage of their ag products to Mexico
For years, China was the number one destination for U.S. agricultural exports. No more.
Tariffs roil Canadian grain markets
About the only certainty these days is there is going to be more uncertainty
U.S. trade policies continue to impact agrictultural futures, and politics appear to remain the driving force behind grain and oilseeds markets for the foreseeable future.
Canada to seed more wheat, less canola in 2025: StatCan
Farmers also seeding more peas, corn and oats
Canadian farmers intend to plant more wheat and less canola in 2025, according to the first survey-based estimates for the upcoming growing season from Statistics Canada released March 12. Area seeded to corn, oats and peas is also expected to rise, while soybeans, barley and lentils are forecast to lose acres.
