Grain truck unloading wheat in Binscarth, Manitoba on Sept. 25, 2025.

Riding market swings can add farm profit

Regular price trends in the grain market can help farmers pinpoint how and when to sell their grain with more confidence, analyst says

Regular price trends in the grain market can help farmers pinpoint how and when to sell their grain with more confidence, analyst says

The logo of Monsanto is seen at the Monsanto factory in Peyrehorade, France, August 23, 2019. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Roundup retraction makes public trust ripples

Bayer has already hinted they might ditch Roundup production, given lawsuits against the key agricultural herbicide

A foundational study on glyphosate safety was recently retracted, while Roundup maker Bayer has already said it may ditch the key agricultural herbicide after lawsuits piled up.






Urea prices in North America have been trending upwards since the end of March, as the spring planting season got underway.  Photo: File

Nutrien pays farmers for efficient nitrogen

Nutrien’s Sustainable Nitrogen Outcomes (SNO) program pays Prairie farmers to limit nitrogen loss and, therefore, fertilizer-related greenhouse gas emissions.

Nutrien’s Sustainable Nitrogen Outcomes (SNO) program pays Prairie farmers to limit nitrogen loss and, therefore, fertilizer-related greenhouse gas emissions.


Police pursued a stolen vehicle in Steinbach in January 2024. A police vehicle was rammed during the incident. Photo: RCMP

Protecting the farm from crime

From better lighting to cameras to reporting to police, here are some things farmers can do to reduce their crime risk

From better lighting to cameras to reporting to police, here are some things farmers can do to reduce their crime risk.