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Canadian soybean sector looks for growth and stable ground

Soy Canada eyes newer markets to grow demand for Canadian soybeans and buffer against trade uncertainty shocks

Soy Canada eyes newer markets, trade partners to grow demand for Canadian soybeans and buffer industry against trade uncertainty shocks.

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Geopolitics and uncertainty expected to shape the future

Export Development Canada official highlights key challenges facing the world, from U.S. spending to global instability


While 2024 wrapped up with a lot of anticipation, 2025 looks increasingly uncertain. That was the message from Ross Prusakowski, deputy chief economist with Export Development Canada, during the Canadian Soybean Harvest Update held late last month. Much of his presentation focused on the U.S. economy and its substantial global influence, the impacts of geopolitics […] Read more

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Business plan called important step for farms

A business plan is like a road map for a farm. Producers can plan their route, set a destination and track progress, but without a map or a plan, how do they know what success looks like, or even what they’re capable of achieving? Most importantly, how do they know when to change course? That’s […] Read more


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Information sharing: how much is too much?

Affectionately, on the farm, it gets thought of as “the boardroom.” It’s the kitchen table, but the conversation around it isn’t always so affectionate, or so gentle. The kitchen table can also be host to plenty of uncomfortable questions and conversations, especially if the person asking the questions isn’t getting to see the numbers they […] Read more

Farmers need to do research, discuss seed options and consult advisers when making selections that will match their management style.  |  File photo

Three tips for selecting the right hybrids

Glacier FarmMedia – Corn seed can be a big annual investment, so it’s important to choose the right hybrid mix. There are lessons to be learned from the heart of Canada’s corn country in rural Ontario. “The most yield potential a crop has is when the seed goes into the ground,” says Paul Sullivan, certified […] Read more


The Alinova variety of soybean from Sevita was developed to help growers in Ontario and Quebec meet the demand for high-oleic varieties from food processors abroad, particularly in Japan. | SEVITA PHOTO

Sustainability program for soybeans expands

Industry says Sustainable Canadian Soy program creates value for farmers and encourages exporters to work together

Interest in the Sustainable Canadian Soy program has nearly tripled since its launch last year, and the international customers who were asking for the program are happy with the results. “This is a great success story for our industry. The complete value chain came together to seize an opportunity to enhance value for growers, exporters […] Read more