Crop Management
Manitoba has signed its fifth memorandum of understanding with industry to promote 4R nutrient management as a winning financial and environmental fertilizer use philosophy.
Crop Management
Manitoba renews 4R nutrient management commitment
Manitoba has signed its fifth memorandum of understanding with industry to promote 4R as a winning financial and environmental fertilizer use philosophy
Grain farmer sees benefits of integrating cattle
Leveraging the land’s unique assets pays off for one producer’s mixed grain and beef operation
One Saskatchewan producer says integrating cattle into his grain operation has been a game changer.
Beekeepers play a crucial role in the province, but they also face many challenges
Climate change, disease and seasonal labour are some of the challenges that Alberta beekeepers face
Alberta’s honey industry says bee health is the number-one issue affecting the sector.
Many cons, few pros found with drone spraying
A spray specialist worries about swath width, spray drift, risk of accidents and lack of regulations when using the unmanned aircraft
Tom Wolf traveled to Winnipeg in the middle of February to give a talk on the pros and cons of spraying crops with drones.
After trade dispute, Mexico officially bans the planting of GM corn
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s lower house of Congress on Tuesday approved a constitutional reform to ban the planting of genetically modified (GM) corn, a move that could lead to more tension with the United States after the resolution of a trade dispute, analysts said. The initiative by President Claudia Sheinbaum comes after a trade-dispute […] Read more
European Union may tighten imported crop regulations
Tougher restrictions are planned on imported crops treated with pesticides banned in the bloc
The European Union is planning tougher restrictions on imported crops treated with pesticides banned in Europe, a move that would impact suppliers.
Pest Management Regulatory Agency under fire for pesticide regulatory reform
The crop protection industry claims the federal government’s regulatory burden may ‘drive innovation out of Canada’
Canada ranks 32 out of 38 member countries for administrative and regulatory burden, says the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Federal government funds Port of Trois-Rivières upgrade
Grain shipping hub to be relocated, rebuilt at St. Lawrence Seaway port
The federal government pledged up to $87.1 million to update the Port of Trois-Rivières, Québec, which is a shipping hub for grains and aluminum.
Nutrien says tariffs will lead to higher costs for U.S. farmers
(Reuters) – Fertilizer producer Nutrien said on Thursday U.S. president Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canadian imports will increase costs for American farmers. Trump plans to place a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports, which will take effect in March after granting a 30-day extension. Follow all our coverage of the tariffs situation here […] Read more
Crop insurance prices fall for 2025, no new programs
Provincial and federal governments say they will continue to work on improving coverage for the livestock sector
The 2025 Saskatchewan crop insurance program announced this week includes lower prices for most crops and no new programs or changes.
