Crop Management
Importers are struggling to resell several cargoes of Canadian canola meal that arrived in China after Beijing imposed hefty import tariffs on the protein-rich ingredient, three trade sources said.
Crop Management
Canadian canola meal caught in Chinese tariff crossfire
Stuck cargoes underscore the struggles of agricultural companies caught in the middle of trade standoffs
Political parties condemn tariffs
Cross-party pressure mounts on Ottawa to take action as China slaps 75.8 per cent tariff on Canadian canola
Political leaders across party lines are demanding immediate action from Ottawa in light of China’s new tariffs against Canadian canola.
Southwestern Saskatchewan grain farmers ask for drought relief
Province announces implementation of the Crown Grazing Lease Rental Reduction Program for this grazing season
Grain farmers in southwestern Saskatchewan ask for crop insurance changes as they deal with their ninth consecutive year of drought.
Ukraine may disrupt wheat market
European Union plans to reduce imports from Ukraine, forcing country to find other buyers for its wheat
The EU is curtailing its wheat imports, forcing Ukraine to find new markets at a time of stagnating demand.
Ukraine 2025 wheat crop seen at 21.8 million tons, corn at 28 million-29 million says farm union
Ukraine’s 2025 wheat harvest is forecast at a maximum of 21.8 million metric tons, down from 22.7 million tons in 2024, the UAC farmers’ union said on Wednesday, slightly raising its outlook for this year’s corn crop.
Saskatchewan Co-ops to acquire Blair’s locations
Blair’s Family of Companies will be turning over the operation of six ag retail locations in Saskatchewan to local Co-ops
Blair’s Family of Companies will be turning over the operation of six ag retail locations in Saskatchewan to local Co-ops
Russian pulse trouble reports denied
Despite a recent Stat Publishing article, a Russian analyst says the country’s pulse crop is in good shape
Russia’s pulse crop will be larger than last year, which won’t help prices rally from their doldrums.
Study finds Canadian crops to be low emitters
Canadian canola could be shipped to Europe 17 times and still produce fewer emissions than German rapeseed
Recent research has has concluded that Europeans could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from crop production if they imported peas, canola and wheat from Canada.
Anthracnose resistant lentils within reach
Pairing wild lentils with new technology may help in the fight against anthracnose
The risk that anthracnose poses to lentils continues to be high priority for the pulse sector.
Verticillium may undermine canola blackleg resistance
Verticillium stripe may compromise blackleg resistance protection in canola, new research out of Manitoba suggests
University of Manitoba research finds verticillium stripe in canola can break down blackleg resistance, creating challenges for disease management and yield protection on the Prairies.
