
Crops

U.S. grains: Corn continues upward on USDA acreage data, weather worries
Wheat, soy also firm on lower-than-expected USDA acreage; traders eye forecasts for warm, dry Midwest weather

Balers evolving to make silage and run non-stop
Given the short haying windows, Adam Verner sees growth potential for wet hay and silage balers. But manufacturers still face challenges around speed, bale density and cost
The earliest round balers were amazing but frustrating machines. During forage season, I would exhibit a semi-permanent crick in the neck combined with a disturbing vocabulary of profanities. Constant fear of a plugged pickup, a twisted belt or a roller bearing displaying the telltale signs of smoke before the fire plagued my working days. These […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn, soy climb on smaller-than-expected acreage view
Wheat follows corn, soy higher

U.S. grains: Corn, wheat end higher ahead of USDA reports
Chicago soy also firms; expectations of bumper harvests keep lid on prices

Ontario pledges farm recruiter crackdown as COVID-19 outbreaks grow
Ford rips 'fly-by-nighters just trying to make a quick buck'

Attention turns to yield potential after StatsCan report
Future tweaks to acreage numbers seen as unlikely to sway markets

StatsCan survey shows bump up in wheat acres, particularly durum
Farmers back off canola, soybeans; pandemic expected to cause other problems for ag

Canola area expected to be lower in Monday’s StatsCan report
Later-seeded areas expected to add pulse, barley, durum acres

Health minister calls treatment of some farm workers a ‘national disgrace’
Ministers discussing changes to Canada's TFW program

Help wanted: CGC seeks new leadership
Two top slots are open at the federal agency