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‘Slow death by 1,000 regulations’ for agricultural trade
Regulations created to protect human, plant, animal and environmental health in each country becoming detrimental
Glacier FarmMedia – Farmers’ access to foreign markets is slowly being strangled by an increasingly complex thicket of diverging rules enacted by countries around the world, says a University of Saskatchewan economist. Why it matters: A new policy paper says global food security is being threatened by protectionist trade rules in many exporting countries. “It’s […] Read more
Soy crush boom to hit feedgrain prices
American crushing plants are expected to put more meal on the market as they respond to increased biofuel requirements
Glacier FarmMedia – Feedgrain prices are set to fall in coming years as soybean crush capacity soars in the United States, says an analyst. Annual crush capacity is expected to grow by 800 million bushels as grain companies capitalize on new policies like California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard that promote the use of soybean-based renewable […] Read more
China takes steps to slow phosphate exports
Government plans to use quota system to limit amount of fertilizer shipped out of the country to control domestic prices
Reuters – China is rolling out a quota system to limit exports of phosphates in the second half of this year, analysts said, citing information from the country’s major phosphate producers. The quotas, set well below year-ago export levels, would expand China’s intervention in the market to keep a lid on domestic prices and protect […] Read more
Corn quality ‘highly variable,’ silage seen as option for some growers
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of August 8
Much of the province received rain this past week, with significant rainfall (over 76 mm or 3 inches) in Huron Shores and Georgian Bay and eastern Ontario. A 25 to 50 mm (1-2 inch) rain mid-summer can still help finalize average yields, but it is too early to make final yield predictions. Crops that will […] Read more
High insurance premiums prevent hiring inexperienced AZ drivers
Companies are in need of drivers but can’t find, or afford, to insure drivers
The cost of insuring inexperienced AZ drivers is rising and it’s difficult to find a company willing to insure them. David Buurma, LaSalle Agri Fertilizer owner, recently asked through Facebook for names of farm insurance companies that would insure his AZ drivers that have little to no commercial experience. His question cultivated a flurry of […] Read more
Transport challenges continue to haunt agriculture sector
Labour shortages in the rail and trucking industries remain a major hurdle for the successful movement of products
Glacier FarmMedia – Shifting trade patterns and labour shortages are challenging the agricultural transportation sector, said a panel at Canada’s Farm Show last month. Two years of pandemic restrictions, followed by the Russian attack on Ukraine, are far different hurdles than the typical weather challenges. “This isn’t just a grain story. This is potash. This […] Read more
Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame inductees
After a two-year hiatus, the Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame Committee has announced it will be hosting its 2022 induction ceremony on Sunday, August 28 at 2 p.m. in the Agricultural Heritage Building at Lang Pioneer Village and Museum, Keene. The Wall of Fame recognizes those who have made an outstanding contribution to the agricultural industry in the region. Dr. Bill […] Read more
Four things to know about grain contracts
Lawyers share practical tips for better understanding terms and conditions
Contracts are important grain marketing tools. While price may be a key reason why farmers agree to a contract, there are other factors to consider. Some farmers in western Canada learned this lesson the hard way when they could not deliver on their contracts and grain companies could not source replacement commodities due to last […] Read more
Ontario Dairy Goat Co-operative celebrates 20 years
The organization has grown to be a major force in the North American goat milk sector
Twenty years ago, 13 producers gathered around a kitchen table to discuss ways to grow Ontario’s dairy goat sector. Now nearly 100 members strong, the Ontario Dairy Goat Co-operative (ODGC) has evolved from the kitchen table to two offices while maintaining its mandate that every member profits and benefits equally. Why it matters: A co-operative […] Read more
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