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
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Canada launches anti-dumping investigation on U.S. renewable diesel
Investigation unrelated to ongoing trade dispute with U.S. says Tidewater Renewables
Loss of glyphosate remains concern for farmers
Looming concerns such as talk of a possible glyphosate ban and tight time lines for national carbon emission goals have convinced Stuart Smyth that more must be done to fight agriculture’s bad rap.
U.S. diversification efforts focus on value-added
Producers look at initiatives such as quality and sustainability assurances rather than just competing in commodity markets
Crop organizations in the United States are taking a different approach to trade diversification.
Bayer says it could halt U.S. Roundup weedkiller sales over legal risks
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Bayer has told U.S. lawmakers it could stop selling Roundup weedkiller unless they can strengthen legal protection against product liability litigation, according to a financial analyst and a person close to the matter. Bayer has paid about USD$10 billion to settle disputed claims that Roundup, based on the herbicide glyphosate, causes cancer. […] Read more
Soil pH levels can help make planting decisions
Levels in Manitoba tend to be on the higher end of the scale, with most soil testing in the neutral to alkaline range
Managing soil pH is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of soil health and crop productivity, says Marla Riekman, a land management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture.
BKT’s 900 series tires come to market
New tire option aimed at high-horsepower tractors
Last November, BKT took the opportunity at the EIMA agricultural machinery show in Bologna, Italy, to showcase several new farm tires.
Excess wheel slip wastes fuel
Demonstration shows how tire inflation effects traction and fuel
Looking at ways to reduce fuel consumption on the farm makes more sense than ever. One simple way to do that is pay close attention to the inflation pressures on radial tractor tires.
Correct inflation key to getting the most out of Bridgestone’s new ag tires
Bridgestone VT Tractor tires designed for road and field
The new Bridgestone tractor tire lines are aimed primarily at those producers who log a lot of road miles on their tractors.
BKT tires get prestigious DLG approval
German test centre gives favourable report on BKT tractor tires
India-based tire manufacturer BKT recently announced that two of its AgrimaxFactor tractor tires received the highly-sought after “DLG Approved” quality mark.
U of S grad student develops spray for frost damage prevention
The work has primarily involved canola, but there’s been some testing on potato plants as well
University of Saskatchewan grad student Will Short has been working on a spray to prevent frost damage in early spring crops.
