Crops

After making a major change to the way its compiles data, Statistics Canada is reviewing the timing of its traditional April seeding intentions report. The 2023 seeding intentions report, released last week, was based on a farmer survey conducted from December to January. In the past, the April acreage estimates were based on a survey done […]

the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food has approved changes to Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulatory guidance that, along with similar changes permitted by the Minister of Health in May of 2022, allow product developers to assess the safety of their own genetically modified (GM or genetically engineered) seeds and foods without government oversight. “This […]

Russia says it will keep talking to the United Nations about the future of a deal that allows the safe Black Sea export of Ukraine grain, but would not do anything to harm its own interests. A top UN trade official is due to travel to Moscow for talks tomorrow about UN efforts to help facilitate Russia’s grain […]

An analyst says the canola market is poised to push higher over the next couple of months, as better-than-expected weather across the Canadian Prairies is very likely to spur on farmers to begin their spring seeding. David Derwin, a commodity futures advisor with PI Financial in Winnipeg says as canola retreated prior to the beginning […]

Even as Mosaic Company sold higher volumes, the fertilizer maker missed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on lower prices of potash and other crop fertilizers. Although prices of fertilizers such as phosphates and potash decreased during the reported quarter, it did not boost demand as farmers waited for pricing trends to stabilize. Higher prices […]

Wednesday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published guidance regarding plant breeding, which will facilitate innovation and development of improved plant varieties. This guidance supports the introduction of gene-edited products in the Canadian market. “This is an important step for ongoing canola innovation and Canada’s success,” says Jim Everson, president of the Canola Council of Canada […]

A Farm Credit Canada incentive program is now accepting applications. FCC’s Director of Sustainability Programs Curtis Grainger says the Sustainability Incentive Program, in partnership with the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) and McCain Foods, is open to eligible producers. Grainger explains there are two requirements to meet in order to participate: one is to […]

The European Commission has set restrictions until June 5th on imports of Ukrainian wheat, maize, rapeseed and sunflower seed to ease the excess supply of these grains in Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. The EU executive arm said that during that period, Ukrainian wheat, maize, rapeseed and sunflower seed can be sold to any other […]

GrainFox is now connected with the John DeereOperations Center™ through John Deere’s API services. This connection allows GrainFox users to sync their GrainFox and John Deere accounts, reducing data discrepancies and the time it takes to enter data on two separate platforms. By keeping track of their operational data in their John Deere account, producers […]

Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced updated guidance for seed regulations that will provide clear direction for plant breeders so that Canadian farmers can access new seed varieties, enhance sustainable food production and be more resilient in the face of today’s challenges. The Government of Canada is also strengthening […]