Crop Management
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.
Crop Management
Federal government funds Port of Trois-Rivières upgrade
Grain shipping hub to be relocated, rebuilt at St. Lawrence Seaway port
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.
Renewable diesel industry runs into headwinds
Interest remains high around the world, but an expected drop in crude oil prices is one of the challenges the sector faces
There isn’t quite as much furor surrounding the renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel sectors of late, according to an expert.
Gardeners offer soil health lessons for farmers
Can large scale farmers learn about soil management practices from urban gardeners? Kate Congreves, a University of Saskatchewan researcher who specializes in regenerative cropping systems, thinks so. “We do all this work on our large-scale field cropping systems, but I think our gardens can also tell us something about soil health and we maybe think […] Read more
Holes found in safety net
Failure of unlicensed companies, complaint deadline and insufficient security are seen as holes in Canada’s farm support
Hundreds of Canadian farmers have received delayed payments for their crops or not been paid at all as a growing number of grain-buying firms declare bankruptcy amid drought and low commodity prices.
Corn acres saw stellar year in eastern Prairies
Growers in Manitoba harvested 497,000 acres last year, which is a record, and acres could climb even higher this year
Manitoba farmers harvested 497,000 acres of grain corn and 429,000 acres of oats last year, the second year in a row that farmers harvested more corn than oats in Manitoba — an acreage shift that could be the new normal.
There is hope for eroded hilltops
Farmers have several options to consider when looking at ways to restore productivity on eroded hilltops
Restoring productivity can be a difficult challenge for farmers battling erosion on hilltops, but there are practical strategies to mitigate the problem and improve crop yields.
Manitoba’s biggest crop pests of 2024
Flea beetles, cutworms, armyworms, lygus bugs and more all ate away at farm profits last year in Manitoba
Manitoba provincial entomologist John Gavloski discusses the province’s top agricultural pests.
Canola storage requires continued vigilance
Using fans and taking care during canola harvest can help prevent hot canola and spoilage issues
Successful canola storage for Prairie farmers starts with proper management at harvest time, and then continues through the winter months.
