Canadian farmland values rose by an average of six per cent in the first half of 2025 according to a new report from Farm Credit Canada.
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U.S. to support soybean farmers amid China lag, expect news Tuesday, Bessent says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday the federal government would support American farmers in light of China’s refusal to buy U.S. soybeans amidst a trade war between the countries.
Media reports suggest U.S. dairy access to Canada a topic of conversation in Ottawa
Globe and Mail article suggests U.S. dairy access to Canada is back as a topic of conversation in Ottawa
China’s canola, soybeans imports to drop one million tonnes each
China is expected to import one million tonnes less of canola in 2025/26 than in the previous marketing year, the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Beijing projected. China was projected to acquire 3.10 million tonnes of canola this year versus 4.10 million in 2024/25.
Manitoba harvest 72 per cent done: report
Manitoba farmers made good harvest progress during the last week of September, with 72 per cent of the crop in the bin as of Oct. 1, said the latest provincial report. That was up from 56 per cent done the previous week.
New Pulse Variety Hub launched in Saskatchewan
The Pulse Variety Hub is a new digital platform from the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers to help producers select the best varieties for their specific growing conditions.
Canola oil transloading facility opens
DP World just opened its new canola oil transload facility at the Port of Vancouver. It can ship one million tonnes of the commodity per year.
Saskatchewan farmer uses tile drainage to manage water
A pilot project underway near Outlook is examining aspects of tile drainage in conjunction with irrigation
The integration of both irrigation and tile drainage results in higher yields, water efficiency, improved soils and less nutrient runoff, says one producer.
U.S. soy and cotton growers might use dicamba in 2026
American farmers could be spraying dicamba on their soybean fields next year, if a proposed registration becomes reality.
Irrigation capacity questioned
Some wonder if there’s enough water to expand irrigation; Sask. government says yes
Some are highly skeptical that Canada could massively expand irrigation in Saskatchewan and Alberta so that 10 per cent of Canada’s farmland is irrigated.
