The latest model-based production estimates from Statistics Canada shows downward revisions in both canola and wheat production from the August report. Photo: Thinkstock

StatCan revises canola production lower

Hot and dry weather saw crop conditions decline across much of Western Canada over the past month, with the latest model-based production estimates from Statistics Canada showing downward revisions in both canola and wheat production from the August report.

One Grain Farmers of Ontario delegate said he’s keen on keeping cereal grains within Ontario farmers’ rotations, especially in areas with marginal land.

Finding a place for more cereal crops

Often overlooked by Ontario farmers, cereal grains can offer value in the rotation

Small grains farming in Ontario often gets overlooked in an industry focused on corn and soybeans, but a Ridgetown farmer is glad to see Cereals Canada promote the crop class. […] Read more








Manitoba Beef Producers president Tyler Fulton speaks in Winnipeg on July 22, 2021 at a federal/provincial announcement including planned changes to crop insurance against this summer’s drought, alongside federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Winnipeg MP Kevin Lamoureux (r). (Dave Bedard photo)

Manitoba triggers hay disaster benefit

Per-tonne rate lifted to cover feed, transport costs

Manitoba’s crop insurance agency is set to lift the per-tonne rate paid out on insured forage crops to help cover livestock producers’ bills to buy and truck in replacement feed. […] Read more