A U.S. trade investigation is proposing assessing fees on Chinese-built vessels entering U.S. ports, the proposal would force U.S. shippers to consider alternative routes for their commodities if it is implemented.
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VIDEO: Agco debuts new double baler the Hesston SB.1436DB
The Hesston by Massey Ferguson SB.1436 DB baler is designed to make two bales at once to maximize field productivity
Agco’s new SB.1436DB small square baler builds two 14- by 18-inch small square bales at the same time to maximize field productivity.

CFIA’s 2024 potato wart survey comes back clean
Canadian Food Inspection Agency potato wart survey turns up no cases of the disease for 2024.

VIDEO: Canadian Crops Convention offers hope on trade
Erin Gowriluk of the Canada Grain Council said tri-national co-operate remains alive outside government
The Canadian Crops Convention kicked off in Edmonton today, under the shadow of U.S. tariffs and Canadian counter-tariffs. But it wasn’t all gloom and doom. In fact one of the key organizers, Erin Gowriluk of the Canada Grains Council struck a positive tone, noting that many of the key issues of the grain sector remain […] Read more

Dryness continues to threaten U.S. winter wheat
Dry conditions for parts of the Great Plains where winter wheat is grown has now been forecast for three straight seasons
The growing season weather forecast does not bode well for the U.S. hard red winter wheat crop.

Soils and Crops Conference celebrating 60 Years
The annual Soils and Crops Conference is celebrating its 60th year as a place for young and old researchers and agronomists to join together and share their research.

Final episode of Ag in Motion documentary airs
The final episode of the Western Producer’s documentary series, Welcome to the Farm Show, wrapped up with episode three, Six Inches of Topsoil, premiering last last month.

Later called better when spraying for fusarium
Some advice to growers still recommends spraying earlier, but researchers say recent studies point in the opposite direction
Prairie wheat growers could be getting poor control of fusarium head blight because they’re applying fungicides too early.

Canadian Federation of Agriculture preparation focused on tariff exemptions, producer needs
Tariff cloud silver lining: National unity and potential new opportunities
The implementation of U.S. tariffs on Canadian agricultural products necessitates strategic responses. Explore the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s mitigation plan, including tariff considerations, market access strategies, and government support recommendations.

Keystone Agricultural Producers looks for support for Manitoba producers in wake of tariffs
Provincial, federal governments need to support agriculture industry, KAP says
Keystone Agricultural Producers oppose U.S. tariffs, warning of economic damage and rising food costs. KAP calls for government action to mitigate impact on agri-exports like canola, pork, and oats.