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IGPC Ethanol has been acquired by Belgian energy company Alco. The merger could see the Aylmer plant, Canada’s second-largest producer of ethanol, diversify its output.
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IGPC Ethanol acquired by Belgian energy company
Acquisition could lead to diversified ethanol output, ends co-operative business model
Panel explores key issues in canola variety selection at Manitoba Ag Days
It’s all about finding the right fit for the challenges on your farm, rather than taking what you can get
A panel discussion at Manitoba Ag Days 2025 delved into what makes a canola variety the right fit for your farm.
Aster yellows rare but potentially costly Manitoba Ag Days speaker says
The last big outbreak is said to have cost Prairie canola growers $400 million in yield losses
Aster yellows might be rare, but it can be expensive. The last big outbreak cost Prairie canola growers $400 million in yield losses, Trevor Wist of AAFC told Manitoba Ag Days 2025.
AAFC forecasts more Canadian wheat acres, less canola in 2025
Canadian farmers will plant more wheat and coarse grains in 2025 at the expense of oilseeds, according to the first supply/demand projections for the 2025/26 marketing year from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, released Jan. 20.
Agricorp report shows strong 2024 corn, soybean yields
Customers produced 204 bushels per acre for corn and 53 bushels per acres for soybeans in Ontario
Ontario crop insurer Agricorp says its customers averaged 204 bushels per acre for corn and 53 bushels per acre for soybeans in 2024.
Crop Production Show 2025: Mustard market outlook ‘disappointing’
The two biggest headwinds facing the Canadian mustard market right now are bigger supplies and weaker demand, market analyst Chuck Penner said at the Sask Mustard annual general meeting held Jan. 16 in Saskatoon.
IGC trims global corn forecast
The International Grains Council (IGC) on Thursday cut its forecast for 2024/25 global corn production, largely reflecting a downward revision for the United States.
Crop Production Show 2025: Oat beers having a moment
Market demand and unique grain traits make oats an increasingly attractive ingredient for craft beers, says Sask. brewer at the 2025 Crop Production Show in Saskatoon
USDA announces new interim rule for biofuel guidelines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a new interim rule on Jan. 15, 2025 to aid production of biofuel feedstock crops as well as promote climate-smart agriculture.
Crop Production Show 2025: Ag research sector has productivity problem: panellists
Saskatchewan deputy agriculture minister Bill Greuel said the Canadian agriculture research sector has a productivity problem during an agriculture research panel discussion held Tuesday in Saskatoon as part of Crop Production Week 2025.
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