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Wheat exporters watch tariff threat
Ottawa urged to ensure farmers are protected in case access to the U.S. market is disrupted
There are a number of developments in some of Canada’s top markets for wheat, according to a webinar hosted by Cereals Canada.
Salford row crop cultivator wins AE50 award
A new cultivator design allows for accurate high-speed tillage
In February, Salford claimed one of the industry’s coveted AE50 awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers for its Precision Row Crop Cultivator models.
New Holland introduces IntelliSense VR and spot spray technology for 2026
As Case IH debuts its SenseApply variable rate and spot spray technology for Patriot 50 Series sprayers and Trident applicators, its blue sister brand New Holland is introducing a comparable system called IntelliSense for front-boom Guardian sprayers.
Selective spray with Case IH SenseApply
Variable-rate and spot-spray technology is now on offer for Patriot sprayers and Trident applicators
Case IH has joined the ranks of brands offering variable-rate and spot-spray technology on its application equipment.
John Deere displays its electric future
An inside look at John Deere’s prototype electric tractor lineup
In late February, Deere invited the Western Producer to a vineyard in California to see and operate three battery electric prototype tractors and find out more about its entire electrification project.
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.
Canola could lose out as farmers plan for tariff
Farmers have already made most of their seeding decisions but could still fine-tune them if tariffs are reinstated in April
Protectionist trade actions in two key export markets will likely influence farmers’ seeding plans, says an analyst.
Canola not eligible for U.S. biofuel program
Crop hit with Chinese tariffs, excluded from U.S. biofuel program
Canada’s canola industry is reeling from a series of devastating body blows. The latest gut punch came on March 8 when China announced it is imposing a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian canola oil and meal effective March 20.
New herbicide on the horizon
A new herbicide with a novel active ingredient could soon become available for Pairie farmers struggling with kochia and other weeds.
