Seed and fertilizer goes into the ground during spring planting operations in Western Canada.

No fertilizer price relief expected for this year

Turmoil in Iran, lower production in Europe and restricted exports from China will likely help keep fertilizer prices high

StoneX analyst Josh Linville does not see much relief in sight on the nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer prices for farmers in 2026.




Dragon's Den star Arlene Dickinson. PHOTO: AGDAYS.COM

Manitoba Ag Days plans star-studded speaker lineup

Dragons’ Den panellist Arlene Dickinson among schedule highlights for 2026 farm show in Brandon, along with the usual production, agronomy and business experts

Dragons’ Den panellist Arlene Dickinson among speaker series highlight for 2026 Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon, alongside slate of agriculture experts.


Manitoba Agriculture's Manasah Mkhabela at Arborg, Man. in July 2025, discussing trials he's conducting with University of Manitoba soil scientist Mario Tenuta to find the sweet spot for nitrification inhibitors. Photo: Don Norman

How much nitrogen can farmers really cut?

Manitoba fertilizer trials search for the the sweet spot where farmers can cut nitrogen rates, with a nitrification inhibitor, without harm to yield

Manitoba fertilizer trials look for nitrification inhibitor sweet spot, to lower greenhouse gas emissions and cost without hurting yield.

Organic farmers do not soil test as much as conventional farmers do, but it’s important to understand the nutrient levels in all soils used for crop production.

Fall soil testing tips for smart fertilizer plans

Quality 2026 crops start with quality soil test data, which starts with Manitoba farmers using the best possible soil sampling practices in fall 2025

Quality crops next year start with quality soil test data, which starts with Manitoba farmers using the best possible soil sampling practices in fall 2025


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Livestock leads Canada’s farm economic outlook

Canada’s general economic growth is in decline, but pockets of good news exist in the agricultural world, largely for cattle and hogs

Canada’s general economic growth is in decline, but pockets of good news exist in the agricultural world, largely for cattle and hogs, according to Farm Credit Canada’s September 2025 economic update.