Low water levels on the Mississippi River in the United States could have an impact on corn and other grain prices, but are unlikely to affect fertilizer deliveries into Canada, […] Read more
Low Mississippi River threatens grain exports
Industry says Canadian fertilizer supplies aren’t threatened, but falling water levels significantly hamper crop shipments
Plant-based foods potential touted
Sector says recent gloomy news has focused solely on the poor performance of plant-based burgers
Glacier FarmMedia – Reports of the death of the plant-based protein industry were grossly exaggerated, according to industry proponents. Major U.S. newspapers have reported that the 10-year plant-based protein fad […] Read more
Could nitrogen shortage put food security at risk?
Tightening nitrogen fertilizer supplies raise alarm
Glacier FarmMedia – The head of the world’s leading fertilizer company is worried that food production will falter as nitrogen fertilizer supplies tighten. “We are deeply concerned about the state […] Read more
A crop input shortage looms
One company takes steps to improve 2,4-D supply by manufacturing product in the United States instead of Europe
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian farmers should talk to their crop input retailers about their crop protection needs and make contingency plans as soon as possible, says an industry official. “It […] Read more
U.S. sees beef, pork export boom
Exports are forecasted at $20 billion, despite COVID restrictions in Asia
Glacier FarmMedia – America’s red meat exports are booming, says an industry official. The United States shipped a record US$18.7 billion worth of pork and beef products around the world […] Read more
Conditions grim for U.S. winter wheat planting
La Nina is expected to stick around for a rare third year, likely resulting in another dry fall for southern plains farmers
Glacier FarmMedia – Conditions are ripe for another poor start for the U.S. hard red winter wheat crop, but there could be a massive Brazilian soybean harvest next year, say […] Read more
European Union forges on with organics amid food insecurity worries
Critics question wisdom of plan to certify one-quarter of farmland organic by 2030 as demand for more food increases
Glacier FarmMedia – The rubber is hitting the road on the European Union’s drive toward vastly increased organic crop production. The European Commission has approved the first slate of Common […] Read more
Discovery shines light on crop yields
Researchers find way to help plants make better use of photosynthesis
Glacier FarmMedia – Scientists have seen the light on photosynthesis research that is expected to greatly boost yields in food crops around the world. Crops that are in full sunlight […] Read more
Soy crush boom to hit feedgrain prices
American crushing plants are expected to put more meal on the market as they respond to increased biofuel requirements
Glacier FarmMedia – Feedgrain prices are set to fall in coming years as soybean crush capacity soars in the United States, says an analyst. Annual crush capacity is expected to […] Read more
Global farmers told they must do more with less
An OECD-FAO outlook sets new targets of a 28 per cent yield increase and six per cent emission reduction
Glacier FarmMedia – Global agricultural production systems must be transformed if the world is going to eliminate hunger by 2030, according to a new report. A 28 per cent increase […] Read more