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An ammonia and nitrogen fertilizer plant in Russia. (Saoirse_2010/iStock/Getty Images)

Vilsack hopes fertilizer firms don’t take advantage of Ukraine crisis

By Reuters February 24, 2022

Washington | Reuters — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Thursday he hoped fertilizer and agriculture supply companies affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine would not take unfair advantage […] Read more

Buhler Industries board member Konstantin Babkin, shown here at left with the company’s then-president Dmitry Lyubimov during a visit to the company’s facility in Winnipeg in 2007, is seen as particularly vulnerable to sanction from Canada. (File photo by Dave Bedard)

Crops, Machinery

Equipment maker Buhler distances self from Ukraine invasion

By Farmtario Staff February 24, 2022

A Winnipeg farm equipment manufacturer is distancing itself from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Buhler Industries, which manufactures the Versatile tractor line and Farm King equipment, is majority-owned by the Russian […] Read more

ICE May 2022 canola (candlesticks) with 20- and 50-day moving averages (yellow and dark green lines). (Barchart)

Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Canola finding plenty of support

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 24, 2022

MarketsFarm — ICE canola futures climbed to fresh contract highs during the week ended Wednesday, as activity in outside markets and canola’s own tight supply situation provided support. “Outside forces […] Read more

Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, deployed to Poland to reassure NATO allies, train at an airbase near Arlamow at southeastern Poland’s border with Ukraine, on Feb. 23, 2022. (Photo: Reuters/Kacper Pempel)

Crops, Markets

CBOT weekly outlook: Russia-Ukraine tensions fuelling rallies

By Adam Peleshaty February 24, 2022

MarketsFarm — Russia’s incursion into Ukrainian territory, which has intensified an already tense standoff between Russia and the West, has had a bullish effect for grain prices on the Chicago […] Read more

Crops, Markets

With fertilizer costs high and seed scarce, U.S. farmers turn to soy

'These prices are just crazy'

By Julie Ingwersen, Mark Weinraub February 23, 2022

Chicago | Reuters — North Dakota farmer Jennifer Meyer typically devotes at least 20 per cent of her 2,500-acre farm to corn, which provides a convenient feed for the cattle […] Read more

CBOT May 2022 wheat (candlesticks) with K.C. May 2022 wheat (yellow O/H/L/C) and MGEX May 2022 wheat (orange O/H/L/C). (Barchart)

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Wheat, soybeans touch nine-year peaks

Concerns about disrupted Black Sea region exports lift markets

By Karl Plume February 23, 2022

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures climbed to a more than nine-year peak on Wednesday and corn notched a fresh eight-month high as escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions threatened to disrupt […] Read more

Highly variable weather patterns are an element of climate change. Those plus Ontario’s already variable growing conditions show  the need for resilient hybrids is even greater.

Crops

Resilience in variable conditions critical for Ontario corn hybrids

Claims suggesting better management and climate change are the main drivers of higher corn yields are, if true, likely only relevant in ideal conditions

By Matt McIntosh February 23, 2022

A recent study published by University of Lincoln Nebraska (ULN) researchers suggests today’s high corn yields are a direct result of better management and changes in, rather than improved genetics. […] Read more

“Don’t try and use more than one data platform with USB sticks,” said a panelist at a recent precision ag conference. “You’ll drive yourself completely nuts, nothing will work, and you’ll end up quitting.”

Crops

Precision technology wins and losses

Farmers discuss if, and what, precision agriculture tools are worth the investment

By Diana Martin February 23, 2022

Chuck Baresich has been utilizing precision agriculture tools on his family’s Bothwell area no-till cash crop operation since 1998. “We have been at the forefront of lots of technology whether […] Read more

Crops

Saskatchewan forage rainfall insurance to adjust for hot spells

SCIC also expanding crop roster for contract price option

By Dave Bedard February 23, 2022

Saskatchewan forage and corn growers whose crops are insured against below-normal rainfall can expect a beneficial bump starting this year if those crops get cooked in high heat. The Saskatchewan […] Read more

File photo of a pea crop south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 1, 2019. (Dave Bedard photo)

Crops, Markets

Pulse weekly outlook: Four factors to consider before going with peas

By Glen Hallick February 22, 2022

MarketsFarm — There are four factors to consider before deciding whether to plant dry peas this spring, according to Darryl Domitruk, executive director of Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers at […] Read more