Crops
A poll released Dec. 11, 2024 suggests that Canadian farmers worry more about the impacts of climate change than they do about input costs and market prices for corn, wheat and cattle.
Crops
Climate change worries Canadian farmers: poll
Survey by Farmers for Climate Solutions asked farmers about their top concerns
Crop share agreements more attractive due to tight margins
FCC analysis suggests such agreements help farmers through greater flexibility
Three consecutive years of tight margins may be making the case for crop-sharing agreements versus cash rents.
Diverse crop rotations bring savings in poor growing conditions
D.R.I.V.E.S. project quantifies benefits, addresses addresses rotation challenges
Analysis of 36,000 yield observations from 22 long-term cropping experiments shows that greater rotational diversity reduces productivity risks posed by adverse weather.
AAFC adjusts monthly estimates, cites caution for canola exports
Impact of China's anti-dumping investigation unknown at this time
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada adjusted its latest supply and demand estimates issued on Dec. 19. This followed the updated Statistics Canada figures from two weeks ago.
CBOT Weekly: Chicago soy complex tumbles, grains weaken
A variety of factors caused the Chicago soy complex to fall at the Chicago Board of Trade during the week ended Dec. 18, 2024.
How sprayer operators find unique approaches to common challenges
Application technology specialist Jason Deveau details it in his Drive-along Diaries
In the spring and summer of 2024, Jason Deveau, OMAFA’s application technology specialist, embarked on a series of in-cab visits with sprayer operators to see how they find a balance between what’s technically correct and what’s practical in the field.
Farm groups back away from sustainable ag strategy
Glacier FarmMedia—Agriculture Canada says consultations on its Sustainable Agriculture Strategy will continue even after six major organizations withdrew from the advisory committee last week. However, with the federal government in […] Read more
Soybean crop continues to grow year over year
Product value will continue to be under pressure moving into 2025
Statistics Canada’s November 2024 yield and production survey confirmed expectations. The outlook for corn and wheat remains bullish for the spring period due to tighter ending stocks from major exporters. The soybean market is expected to remain under pressure due to burdensome fundamentals.
South Dakota farmer focuses on soil biology
Retired farmer Rick Bieber spoke at the Western Canada Conference on Grazing and Soil Health
Rick Bieber, a farmer from South Dakota, spoke at Western Canada Conference on Soil Health about the many practices he has implemented to improve his soil on his operation.
New online decision-making tool for species at risk
An online tool to help farmers choose the best options to help preserve species at risk and their habitats is coming to Ontario in 2025.
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