Glacier FarmMedia – There’s an emerging consensus in Manitoba that soybean acres could soon stabilize at around 1.5 to 1.9 million. Much of that projection depends on weather and markets, but pulse industry representatives believe that nitrogen-fixing crops could become 25 per cent of total acres in Manitoba. “We think there should be a legume once every
Soybean rollercoaster to end
Industry believes nitrogen-fixing crops could soon take up a quarter of Manitoba’s acres
Canadian farmers blamed for ag chemical in U.S. oat foods
Discovery sets off media story despite samples testing well inside safe levels
A U.S. environmental group is pointing a finger at Canadian oat growers, saying they’re the cause of ag chemical residues found in Cheerios and Quaker Oats.
Soybean acres may soon stabilize in Manitoba
Volatile yields, acres and weather have kept soy on a roller-coaster since 2017
There's an emerging consensus in Manitoba that soybean acres in the province could soon stabilize at around 1.5 to 1.9 million.
Oat starch for less food waste
One researcher hopes a protective coating made of oat starch can be used to extend fruit and veggie shelf life
Glacier FarmMedia — Fruit and vegetables make up a lot of the food that Canadians throw away. Of all household food items that end up in the trash, vegetables represent 30 per cent of total food waste by weight, while fruits come in at 15 per cent, according to anti-food waste website LoveFoodHateWaste.ca. The site,
U.S. dicamba ruling won’t touch Canada: Bayer
Thousands of American farmers who have already bought the herbicide now in a bind after court bans over-the-top use
An Arizona court decision that essentially prohibits American farmers from using dicamba for over-the-top spraying on soybeans and cotton will not stop Canadian growers from using the herbicide this year, says Bayer Crop Science Canada.
Grain sector plans new sustainability approach
Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Crops to replace controversial code of practice with a new plan
Glacier FarmMedia – Responsible Grain had a short life. The controversial code of practice, unveiled in 2020, only lasted about 18 months. It was designed to “allow Canadian grain farmers to demonstrate their care and commitment to the environment,” according to one document from the initiative. It was also touted as a tool that could
Buy urea sooner than later, says trader
Farmers told to lock in supply in coming weeks
Glacier FarmMedia – The global urea market is in a period of mixed signals. Buyers in Australia and Southeast Asia made purchases in early January, putting upward pressure on prices. Plus, stocks in North America are relatively low, which is also supportive. On the other side of the coin, China may delay exports until the
Crop revenue ‘mowed down’ by falling prices
Producers can expect a profitability pinch compared to last year
Glacier FarmMedia – Last year was the most expensive crop to ever be planted on the Prairies. In 2024, farmers will spend less on fertilizer, diesel and other inputs, but costs are only marginally lower, said Darren Bond, a farm management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, “The crop this year … the cost of putting in
Prairie soybean acres have a ceiling
Specialists say the crop is a ‘sub-tropical species’ that likely can’t reach four to five million acres in Western Canada
Glacier FarmMedia – Not long ago, soybean advocates expected the crop to reach four or five million acres in Western Canada. After several years of drought, industry experts now say that, while soybeans are still a fit for the Prairies, it’s likely on fewer acres than previous champions have suggested. “I think Manitoba will probably
Seeding one soybean variety a ‘mistake’
Ontario soy expert says growers should diversify to at least three varieties
Glacier FarmMedia – Horst Bohner is convinced that farmers should plant more than one variety of soybeans. If they don’t, they are making a “mistake.” “As a basic starting point, I think every grower should seed at least three varieties. Every year. As a minimum. Hopefully more than that,” said Bohner, a soybean specialist for
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