If global politics, tariffs and uncertainty were magically removed from the market, canola prices in Canada would likely be $1.50 per bushel higher, says a veteran markets analyst.
Manitoba Ag Days: ‘Political manipulations’ hold back canola – analyst
Manitoba Ag Days: Loonie above 70 cents? Not anytime soon, says Farm Credit Canada
The dollar may be in the stratosphere, but few experts are predicting that it will weaken anytime soon. That includes economists with FCC.
Tariff threat eases for now; Feb. 1 new deadline
Farm groups will continue to make the case for barrier-free trade as tariff spectre continues to loom
[UPDATED] U.S. president Donald Trump didn’t impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico yesterday on his inauguration day, but said later in the day that he will likely do so by Feb. 1. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) issued a statement January 21 saying it is extremely disappointed by president Donald Trump’s comments. […] Read more
Climate change worries Canadian farmers: poll
Data shows east-west split over climate, cost and government concerns
A poll released Dec. 11 suggests that Canadian farmers worry more about the impacts of climate change than they do about input costs and market prices for canola, corn, wheat and cattle.
Microbes matter during pasture restoration
Glacier FarmMedia – Choosing the right alfalfa variety can make a difference, possibly a huge difference, when producers are rejuvenating a pasture. After several years, a pasture’s productivity will decline and many ranchers choose to over-seed or sod-seed alfalfa to revive the pastureland. Farmers will likely select a high-yielding alfalfa variety that is adapted to […] Read more
‘Less panic’ over new immigration policy
The federal government’s new policy on immigration will not have huge consequences for agri-food processors or farmers, say spokespeople for the Canadian Meat Council and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.
NFU calls for efficacy testing of non-fertilizer supplements
The federal government should re-instate efficacy testing for non-fertilizer supplements, says the National Farmers Union.
Biologicals business Catalera receives funding boost
Vancouver company Catalera BioSolutions, which has ambitions of making biologicals “the future” of crop protection and pest solutions has secured investment from a major player in Canada’s agricultural industry.
Grain commission cancels LSM licence
The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the licence of LSM Commodities. In a phone message to the Western Producer, a commission spokesperson said the licence was revoked as of 12:01 a.m. July 23.
From AIM: How many flowers in a canola field?
There's no debating the beauty of a canola field in bloom, but it's possible to have a more scientific debate about canola flowers. Such as, how many yellow flowers are there, in a canola field that's one section in size?
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
