The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-22
Durum Stocks Tighten from Last Month; All Wheat Heavier
Agriculture Canada has tightened its new-crop durum outlook from last month, while its all wheat numbers have gotten heavier. Read more
2022-07-22
Ag Groups Seek Increased Transparency for Gain Shipping, Logistics Systems
Canadian agricultural groups are calling for increased transparency throughout Canada’s shipping logistics systems. Read more
2022-07-22
More Promise in Manitoba Pea, Dry Bean Crops
It is an admittedly low bar following last year’s devastating drought, but Manitoba pea and dry bean crops are much improved this time around. Read more
2022-07-22
International customers tout quality of Canadian wheat
A number of international customers were on hand for Cereals Canada's 50th anniversary celebration held this week in Winnipeg. Read more
2022-07-22
OMAFRA disappointed in Fed Gov’t fertilizer decision
Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is not happy with the federal government’s approach to fertilizer emission reduction targets when the world needs more food. Read more
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2022-07-21
Young farmer uses social media to encourage safety
Figures reveal agriculture continues to have the poorest safety record. Read more
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2022-07-21
Arrested Ear Development in Corn – How to avoid them?
The crop season in Ohio is rapidly gaining progress. Depending on planting dates and hybrid relative maturities corn crop can be anywhere between early vegetative and up to tasseling. However, a vast... Read more
2022-07-21
Strategies to Decrease Drought Risk in Crop Production
Key Factors to reduce drought stress Read more
2022-07-21
Relationship of Lygus Infestations and Fruit Size in Strawberry
Comparison of average fruit size from July 18 harvest. Difference is statistically significant. Read more
2022-07-21
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Florida, New York and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay... Read more
2022-07-21
Canola Watch Alert: Canola crops missing flowers and pods likely due to early season environmental stress
Canola growers across Alberta and BC are seeing canola in their fields with racemes (stems) which should be producing flowers and pods, but this normal sequence of pod formation has not happened.... Read more
2022-07-21
Eyes on the sky: severe weather and your insurance
It’s summertime in Alberta, and with the season comes an increased potential of volatile storm activity. Depending on your insurance coverage with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC),... Read more