Canadian farmers planted more canola and less wheat than originally intended, according to updated acreage estimates from Statistics Canada, released June 27.
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Canadian farmers plant more canola, less wheat than early intentions
Global agreement targets illegal seeds
SEED | More connections among enforcement groups aims to reduce illegal seed use
A memorandum of understanding, signed at the World Seed Congress in the Netherlands, is aimed at fighting the illegal use of seed.
Soybean planting extension granted
Agricorp is extending the soybean planting deadline for areas of Ontario from June 30 to July 2. Essex, Chatham-Kent, Lambton, Elgin, Middlesex, Norfolk, Haldimand, Brant and Niagara counties were provided with the two-day grace period due to wet weather creating difficult planting conditions. Agricorp expects an influx of phone calls related to the delayed planting […] Read more
Ontario crop trends show growth through ups and downs
The 2024 Ontario crop yields, based on how those average yields have evolved over time, are projected to be 176.1 bu./ac. for corn, 49.1 for soybeans, and 91.5 for winter wheat. These trend estimates are based on “normal” weather conditions and actual yields will depend on rainfall and temperature during the growing season.
SPUD Unit to get $330,000 upgrade
Ontario fruit and vegetable growers to benefit
The provincial and federal governments are investing $330,000 in the Superior Plant Upgrading and Distribution (SPUD) unit in New Liskeard.
The provincial and federal governments are investing $330,000 in the Superior Plant Upgrading and Distribution (SPUD) Unit in New Liskeard. The financial boost from the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will enhance the SPUD Unit’s ability to provide farmers and the agriculture and food industry with increased plant disease testing and healthy plant stock for Ontario’s […] Read more
Manitoba Crop Report: More wet weather across province
Crop development in Manitoba continued while isolated rains fell over the province during the week ended June 23.
Get your grain bins ready for harvest
GRAIN BINS | Preparation tips to prevent spoilage and be safe
The first step in minimizing grain spoilage from insects is to start with a clean bin. Grain-feeding pests can survive on residual grain, broken kernels, fines, foreign material and moulds accumulated inside grain bins and around the bin perimeter.
Can Canada attract gene-editing expertise?
Companies want to see more ability to collect royalties than is available in some crops in Canada
Canada has difficulty attracting companies to develop crop varieties due to the amount of farm-saved seed used by growers.
Durum wheat prices expected to decline: analyst
Klassen estimated that six million acres of durum wheat were seeded this year across Canada with expected production at approximately 7.5 million tonnes. In Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) monthly principal field crops outlook released on June 20, the agency estimated 6.343 million acres with production at 5.655 million tonnes. Statistics Canada (StatCan) will release their latest acreage estimates on June 27.
Scientists identify gene that could lead to resilient ‘pixie’ corn
A common gene in plants has been recently identified as a key transporter of a hormone that influences the size of corn.
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