Crop specialists say farmers should be more mindful if applying pre-harvest glyphosate this fall, given many fields have uneven levels of maturity. They say producers will have to make sure all crops reach their maturity level before applying. If they apply too early, residues could end up in kernels and potentially jeopardize markets. “Consumers around […] Read more
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Blackleg incidents prompt vaccination reminders
Several animals died of blackleg on a farm in the Melville, Sask., area in mid-August. The incident prompted veterinarian Zachary Johnson to remind producers about the importance and effectiveness of vaccination against the fatal illness. “That producer in particular hadn’t vaccinated within the last five years for blackleg,” said Johnson about the case. “So we […] Read more
Large new crop expectations weigh on Canadian feed grain bids
Winnipeg (MarketsFarm) – Feed grain bids in Western Canada have trended lower over the past month amid expectations for large barley production and concerns over possible downgrades to wheat quality. “We’ve definitely seen (barley prices) soften up quite a bit,” said grain broker Nelson Neumann, of Agfinity in Stony Plain, Alta. New crop feed barley […] Read more
Canola dips slightly, awaits crop size clarity
Winnipeg, (MarketsFarm) – The ICE Futures canola market settled with small losses on Thursday, after trading to both sides of unchanged in choppy activity. With little fresh news in the market, participants were content to keep prices steady until they get a better handle on the size of this year’s crop, according to a trader. […] Read more
Brazil’s agriculture under scrutiny in the wake of Amazon fires
BRASILIA/RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – Fires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest have receded slightly since President Jair Bolsonaro sent in the military to help battle the blazes, but international fallout accelerated as a major shoemaker said it would not buy supplies from Brazil. Brazil has registered 2,696 fires in the Amazon in the five days since […] Read more
Late crops concern producers
Crops across many parts of the Prairies appear late so far this year, causing concern among farmers as potential killing frosts approach. In Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well as parts of Manitoba, cereals and oilseeds are behind in maturity, largely due to late germination or cooler temperatures in mid-summer. “There are definitely concerns because producers […] Read more
Alberta sees significant honey losses
Beekeepers across the Prairies are seeing below average honey production this year, so much so that many in Alberta face significant or total crop losses. Honey production statistics aren’t yet available, but producers and representatives in Alberta say this has been the worst season they’ve seen in 50 years. “This is all anecdotal, but what […] Read more
General Mills uses contracts to avoid glyphosate
Company hasn’t taken hard line on pre-harvest herbicide use but is experimenting with ways to avoid the practice
General Mills, like all companies, needs happy and satisfied customers. That’s why it’s asking suppliers, farmers who produce oats, wheat, sugar, soybeans and other commodities, to reduce pesticide use. “We can see the trends. Consumers want less pesticide in their food,” said John Wiebold, General Mills vice president, North American direct material sourcing. “They want […] Read more
Wheat growers group decries dairy package
After a week to 10 days of silence, grain grower associations are finally talking about the federal government’s $1.75 billion trade deal compensation package for Canadian dairy farmers. Stephen Vandervalk, an Alberta farmer and vice-president of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, said the silence was absurd because it’s grain growers — and not dairy […] Read more
Input sought on farm safety law
A wall filled with sticky notes, each bearing comments from farmers, ranchers and agriculture businesspeople, decorated the meeting. They represent input into the Alberta government’s Farm Freedom and Safety Act, which it expects to develop, table and pass in the next legislative session. The new act will replace the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch […] Read more
