Some money watchers believe U.S. dollar will begin to weaken once its economy softens, and the loonie could strengthen
With Donald Trump set to become president of the United States on Monday, uncertainty continues to swirl around his threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all goods that the U.S. imports from Canada and Mexico. Should Trump press ahead with his levies, the Canadian dollar would be caught up in the collateral […] Read moreNews
Tariffs add to ‘perfect storm’ for ag equipment dealers
Commodity prices, high inventories and interest rates already pressuring sales as U.S. now threatens more disruption
The uncertainty surrounding the threat of substantial tariffs on key U.S. trading partners has North American businesses on edge. That is especially true for agricultural equipment manufacturers and the dealers that retail their products. “It’s been a long time since tariffs made up a piece of the puzzle between the U.S. and Canada,” says Eric […] Read more
High-protein wheat expected to survive tariffs
Analysts say the global appeal of Canadian Western Red Spring wheat will help cushion the effects of any U.S. levies
A 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods exported to the United States would be painful, say market analysts, but some agricultural sectors,, such as canola, may feel it more than others. Meanwhile, high-protein wheat classes such as Canadian Western Red Spring (CWRS) may survive the new world order of international trade. Related stories: […] Read more
Farmland rental situation remains ‘dark market’
Rental rates could be important in 2025 as grain producers deal with lower grain prices and relatively high input costs
WINNIPEG — Nailing down the land rental rates in a particular part of the Prairies is not easy. The governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta used to publish surveys on land leasing in the two provinces. The last time that happened was 2019, so rental rates in those publications are out of date and under-valued. For […] Read more
Dry weather affects crop production in other countries
While Prairie producers are expecting good growing conditions this year, other countries currently struggle with dryness
REGINA — Dry conditions are affecting South American crops, which in turn will affect markets, says agricultural meteorologist Drew Lerner. The recent bump in corn and soybean prices has come from drier weather in Argentina and Brazil, the World Weather Inc. president told a Jan. 7 webinar. Uruguay and parts of Paraguay are also dry. […] Read more
Meteorologist predicts better growing season
Long-time weather forecaster says drought conditions that caused problems in 2024 aren’t expected to occur this year
REGINA — Drew Lerner says Prairie farmers can expect better growing conditions in 2025. The World Weather Inc. president said North America is moving away from multiple drought years due to several factors. The 22-year solar cycle, in particular, is peaking, which causes weather patterns to change, he told a webinar sponsored by Dutton Farms […] Read more
Sask. producers not ready yet to jump back into soybeans
Acres are still down significantly from the heyday of seven years ago, mainly due to unfavourably dry growing conditions in the province
WINNIPEG — With average yields of 33 to 35 bushels per acre, 2024 was a difficult year for canola in Saskatchewan. Since disappointment is a lingering feeling for many canola growers, there could be an opportunity for alternative crops to grab some acres in 2025. That may be true, but soybeans aren’t part of the […] Read more
Crop Production Show 2025: Mustard market outlook ‘disappointing’
The two biggest headwinds facing the Canadian mustard market right now are bigger supplies and weaker demand, market analyst Chuck Penner said at the Sask Mustard annual general meeting held today in Saskatoon. “It is really disappointing.” Production of brown and Oriental mustard was down, Penner said, while that of yellow mustard was up about […] Read more
Crop Production Show 2025: Spray drone research continues
Tom Wolf, a research specialist at Agrimetrix, shared some of the spray drone research he and others in the subject area have done at the Nufarm Information Theatre during the Western Canadian Crop Production Show yesterday. While the use of spray drones for chemical application is still illegal in Canada, research on how to use […] Read more
Crop Production Show 2025: New herbicide tackles resistance in wild oats
Product features a dual mode of action with Group 1 and Group 2 molecules that removes guesswork from weed control
WINNIPEG — Wild oats and kochia are the most problematic weeds in Western Canada. They’re everywhere, and often come with resistance to herbicides. “The story behind wild oat being one of the biggest grassy weed issues and kochia being one of the biggest broadleaf weed issues, is generally consistent across the board for the Prairie […] Read more
