Crop Management
WINNIPEG — There’s an emerging consensus in Manitoba that soybean acres in the province could soon stabilize at around 1.5 to 1.9 million. A lot depends on the weather and markets, but representatives of the soy and pulse industry believe that nitrogen-fixing crops could become 25 percent of total acres in Manitoba. “We think there […] Read more
Crop Management
Carbon exemption amendments cost farmers: PBO
Financial analysis finds carbon tax relief will be significantly lower after changes to bill
Amendments to Bill C-234 will cost Canadian farmers nearly $90 million a year, according to a report by the Parliamentary Budget Officer released February 13. The PBO provides independent economic and financial analysis to Canada’s Parliament. Under the version of the bill that was heavily amended in the Senate, farmers would have saved $115 million […] Read more
China opens wheat door to Argentina
SASKATOON — There is a new competitor in Canada’s top wheat market, but an analyst isn’t too concerned about the threat. Argentina and China agreed on a phytosanitary protocol in October 2023, paving the way for Argentine wheat to be imported by the Asian giant. Related stories: China, Indonesia to remain top wheat buyers Watch […] Read more
Canada’s Agriculture Day in Ottawa
Indigenous agricultural entrepreneurs talk about the untapped potential of indigenous communities for agricultural business and food development. This event is filled with university students and other young ag-related folk. Below Justine Hendricks, FCC president and CEO, meets with a group from the University of Ottawa. The group of students above are from various programs at […] Read more
Pea exporters fight for market share in China
Russia gained access to the Asian country last year, and now Ukraine has negotiated a similar phytosanitary agreement
SASKATOON — Pulse Canada is in a dog fight in its top pea market. “We are not sitting by idly and watching increased competition erode Canada’s market share,” said president Greg Cherewyk. Related stories: AAFC announces $11 million in funding for Pulse Canada Canadian peas hold their own despite Russian sales Russia gained access to […] Read more
Canadian wheat receives high marks from customers
Farmers who recently participated in an international tour say the buyers they talked to were impressed by crop's quality
SASKATOON — A group of farmers has returned from Cereals Canada’s New Crop Trade and Technical Missions with a renewed sense of pride. “As I heard several times, there’s no other grain like Canadian grain,” said Dean Hubbard, a grower who farms southeast of Claresholm, Alta. Related stories: End users are picky on crop varieties […] Read more
Outlook grim for durum prospects
SASKATOON — Durum carryout in 2023-24 could be more than double the amount Agriculture Canada is forecasting, says a trader of the crop. Jonathan Meyer, a merchandiser with Purely Canada Foods, thinks it could end up at one million tonnes or even more. Related stories: Big Turkish crop shocks durum market High pasta prices set […] Read more
U.S. dicamba ruling will not touch Canada: Bayer
Thousands of American farmers who have already bought the herbicide now in a bind after court bans over-the-top use
WINNIPEG — An Arizona court decision that essentially prohibits American farmers from using dicamba for over-the-top spraying on soybeans and cotton will not stop Canadian growers from using the herbicide this year, says Bayer Crop Science Canada. Earlier this week, a federal court judge “vacated” the U.S. registrations of several dicamba-based herbicides, saying the Environmental […] Read more
Major manufacturer insists glufosinate plentiful
Company does say that its flexibility will decrease as the growing season nears
SASKATOON — There is no looming supply shortage of glufosinate, says the leading supplier of the product. BASF says it is well positioned heading into the 2024 growing season with ample supplies of its Liberty 150 SN product available through its retail partners. Related stories: Glyphosate, glufosinate prices hit rock bottom Calmer waters ahead on […] Read more
Sabanto offers bolt-on autonomy
System is offered for Kubota M5, Fendt 700 Series and now John Deere 5100E tractors with more to come
Even as some major original equipment manufacturers begin to dip their toes into the autonomous equipment segment, a number of start-ups offering add-on autonomous systems have already hit the ground running. Iowa-based Sabanto is one of the companies that is now offering a commercially available system. Related stories in this issue: Kubota debuts a concept […] Read more
