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Manitoba agriculture minister, Ralph Eichler.

Lower premiums for crop insurance in 2018

The unpopular pre-harvest deductible on corn and soybeans is gone,  there’s coverage for novel crops and hail coverage options have been raised

By Allan Dawson January 26, 2018

Insuring soybeans in Manitoba will be a lot cheaper this year, with premiums dropping an average of 17 per cent. That’s the biggest move in an across-the-board premium drop that sees an average reduction on all crops of seven per cent, Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler said while speaking at Ag Days here Jan. 16. Other

Crops

More canola, wheat acres expected at pulses’ expense

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team January 26, 2018

CNS Canada –– Canadian farmers will seed more wheat and canola in 2018 at the expense of pulse crops, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s latest supply/demand estimates that include their first projections for the upcoming 2018-19 crop year. Total canola acres in 2018 are forecast at 24 million by the government agency, which would

A lygus bug prepares to wreak havoc on a canola plant.

Crops

Be on the watch for insect-issue bleed over

Manitoba Agriculture’s 2017 insect summary may give  producers an idea of what to scout for, as well as any rotation changes to avoid pest woes next season

By Alexis Stockford January 24, 2018

Last year’s pest problems may give an idea of what to be on watch for next season. The insect summary for 2017 is in, and Manitoba Agriculture entomologist John Gavloski says the report may give producers valuable insight when planning scouting and, in some cases, rotations. Aphids unknown Not all insects carry over in the

Crops

CN’s Q4 grain handle down in ‘challenging conditions’

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff January 23, 2018

U.S. income tax reform more than offset “challenging” conditions, including reduced grain handle, in Canadian National Railway’s fourth fiscal quarter. Montreal-based CN on Tuesday reported net income of $2.611 billion on total revenues of $3.285 billion for its fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, up from $1.018 billion on $3.217 billion in the year-earlier Q4. The

Crops, Opinion

Opinion: Ongoing evolution necessary in farming

By David Rourke January 23, 2018

Not only are farmers being trusted to look after the land, crops and animals, we also want to do the best possible job ourselves. The problem is we don’t always have the clearest picture of what the best practices really are, and we of course operate within the confines of present technology and profitability. Take

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Pulse weekly outlook: Australia makes progress with India, Canada waits

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News January 23, 2018

CNS Canada –– Pulse crop prices in Western Canada are holding steady while questions remain about the future of trade with India. India in November imposed a 50 per cent import tariff on peas and in December a 30 per cent tariff was placed on chickpeas and lentils. The tariffs were imposed overnight and left

Crops, Local news

VIDEO: A 3D view of the grain inside your bin

Inventors' Showcase entrant at Manitoba Ag Days showcased serious technology to help spot spoilage before it occurs

By Greg Berg January 22, 2018

Have you ever been sitting at home wondering what’s going on with the moisture content inside your grain bin? Well, wonder no more. Using spectral imaging technology – similar to that of an MRI or CT scan – GrainViz creates a 3D moisture map of the grain inside your bin that you can view via

Dana McCauley has been working to launch Accelerator Guelph since she joined the Research Innovation office at the University of Guelph late last year. (John Greig photo)

Crops

Guelph to host new agri-food accelerator

By GFM Network News, John Greig January 22, 2018

The University of Guelph has created a new organization to help launch agri-food ideas and innovations. Accelerator Guelph aims to provide business training, help create networks and provide a process to innovators in agriculture and food at the university. Why does it matter? Getting research and great ideas from university researchers to the market has

Crops

Prairie grain movement not perfect, but not in crisis

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin January 22, 2018

CNS Canada — Canadian grain exports are moving out of the country at a similar pace as they were a year ago, but there are still some challenges along the logistical chain. “Right now we’re looking at the second largest supply of grain that we’ve ever had to move,” said Mark Hemmes, president of Quorum

Markets

Officials aim to forge ahead with TPP as Canada wavers

By GFM Network News, Reuters January 22, 2018

Tokyo | Reuters — As trade officials gather in Tokyo this week to try and forge ahead with a trade pact that U.S. President Donald Trump abandoned last year, the new 11-member club risks getting bogged down by resistance from Canada. The member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), also

Daily Network News

Southern California honeybees show resistance to varroa mites

Pulse Weekly: SaskPulse optimistic despite input, crop price concerns

Canadian aquaculture should be classed as agriculture, industry groups say

Pulses

Lower premiums for crop insurance in 2018

More canola, wheat acres expected at pulses’ expense

Be on the watch for insect-issue bleed over

CN’s Q4 grain handle down in ‘challenging conditions’

Opinion: Ongoing evolution necessary in farming

Pulse weekly outlook: Australia makes progress with India, Canada waits

VIDEO: A 3D view of the grain inside your bin

Guelph to host new agri-food accelerator

Prairie grain movement not perfect, but not in crisis

Officials aim to forge ahead with TPP as Canada wavers

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