Ontario farmers have harvested 25 per cent of the soybeans and 15 per cent of the corn as of Oct. 7. Harvest selling pressure along with the stronger Canadian dollar has weighed on the corn and wheat markets. However, Canadian soybean prices are holding value due to strong Chinese demand. Quick look Soybeans: Ontario market […] Read more
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Rain continues to hamper North American harvest
Tariff war has implications on how U.S. farmers usually sell their crop
New markets for hemp emerge with cannabis legalization
New hemp derivatives will be able to be sold, which could make it more attractive in Ontario
Industrial hemp growers may encounter a growing market as the Canadian government moves towards cannabis legalization. Part of the new federal cannabis legislation involves updating industrial hemp regulations to allow growers to harvest the flowering heads, branches and leaves of the crop for immediate sale to licensed cannabis processors — thereby making use of its […] Read more
Global fertilizer market prices vary
An expected drop in potash prices has not happened as quickly as thought
Fertilizer prices are expected to vary over the next few months, with some types continuing to increase while others should drop, according to an analyst. Why it matters: Fertilizer can make up a sizable portion of farmers’ input costs, so rises and falls in the market can significantly impact farm margins. “The fertilizer market has […] Read more
Recruiting outside of ag schools
New-graduate program brings in aggies and non-aggies
A program that linked new graduates, many from non-agriculture programs, with agriculture companies, could provide lessons to the sector in how to recruit new employees. Why it matters: The agriculture industry has a chronic shortage of workers, with the University of Guelph reporting that each of its graduates usually has four jobs waiting for them. […] Read more
Sarnia named as site of new biodiesel plant
The Sarnia area is set to get another bio-economy plant. Benefuel, a producer of biodiesel, has named Sarnia as the location of its first full-scale commercial plant. The company, based in Texas, uses a patented catalyst technology to produce low-carbon intensity biodiesel from food and agriculture waste streams. Why it matters: The Benefuel plant will […] Read more
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