Case IH has joined the ranks of brands offering variable-rate and spot-spray technology on its application equipment.
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Selective spray with Case IH SenseApply
Variable-rate and spot-spray technology is now on offer for Patriot sprayers and Trident applicators
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.
Pulse sector hopes for quick tariff resolution
China promises 100 per cent tariffs on peas and canola oil and meal by March 20, as well as 25 per cent tariffs on pork
Greg Cherewyk, president of Pulse Canada, says there is still time to avert China’s proposed tariffs on a variety of agricultural goods. It is important to note that China selected March 20 as the implementation date
New Chinese tariffs ‘devastating’ to Canadian ag sector
Ag groups decry latest trade action
UPDATED – March 10, 2025 – 1445 CST – to include comments from the Grain Growers of Canada Glacier FarmMedia — A new trade war front opened over the weekend as China announced stiff tariffs on Canadian canola oil, meal, peas, pork and other commodities late Friday. Canadian industry groups decried the move and are […] Read more
Producers urged to protect beneficial insects
Research scientist says farmers should not throw the baby out with the bathwater when it comes to battling crop pests
Haley Catton, a research scientist with Agriculture Canada in Lethbridge, says producers need to focus on conserving beneficial insects while simultaneously managing pest insects.
Canada launches anti-dumping investigation on U.S. renewable diesel
Investigation unrelated to ongoing trade dispute with U.S. says Tidewater Renewables
UPDATED: March 7, 2025 – 1535 CST – SASKATOON — Trade tensions between Canada and the United States just ratcheted up another notch. “The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that it is initiating investigations to determine whether imports of renewable diesel from the United States are being dumped and subsidized,” the agency said […] Read more
