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With fed support on the decline, grain sector faces tough choice: pay more out-of-pocket or fall behind global competitors.
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Who pays for plant breeding? A renewed push for farmer levies
With fed support on the decline, grain sector faces tough choice: pay more out-of-pocket or fall behind global competitors
Manitoba gaining ground on wild pigs
Squeal on Pigs Manitoba report suggests progress is being made in the province against invasive wild pigs
Squeal on Pigs Manitoba reports progress on eradicating invasive wild pigs, but public sighting tips are key to keeping the effort moving.
Ritchie Bros. parent to buy online auction firm BigIron
RB Global, the parent of Canadian auction firm Ritchie Bros., is further expanding its reach into the online farm auction market with a deal for Nebraska-based BigIron Auction Co.
Crude oil price may have topped as market digests Iran war impacts
War in Iran saw spiking crude oil prices driving up fertilizer and liquid natural gas markets, but things were mellowing somewhat March 9.
Sencor crop protection products now available from SipCam Agro Canada
Sipcam Agro announced a new commercial agreement that gives the company the exclusive rights to sell and distribute Sencor 75 DF and Sencor 480 F herbicides in Canada. The transition was completed in partnership with Sumitomo Corporation, who acquired Sencor from Bayer in 24 countries including Canada.
Shares slump, bonds skid as oil surge threatens inflation shock
Wall Street opened lower Monday as the inflationary jolt from surging oil prices threatened to raise living costs and interest rates around the globe, while investors desperate for liquidity fled to the U.S. dollar.
Neutral conditions drive 2026 weather as La Niña subsides
A meandering jet stream and warmer oceans signal a unpredictable growing season with potential spring wheat risks
U.S. government meteorologist expects there will be neutral ENSO conditions for the 2026 farm growing season.
Complexity of being a woman in farming can lead to mental, physical health risks
The multiple roles women play on the farm can lead to complex blend of health and safety hazards said speakers in a Canadian Agricultural Safety Association webinar.
Federal gov. funds youth employment in agriculture, agri-food
Companies and non-profits hiring young people for agriculture or agri-food jobs may be able to get federal funding for those workers’ wages.
Zoetis to acquire Neogen Corp. genomics business
Zoetis Inc. expects to close the acquisition of Neogen Corp.’s animal genomics business in the second half of 2026.
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