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WHO cancer agency asked experts to withhold glyphosate documents

By GFM Network News, Kate Kelland October 26, 2016

London | Reuters — The World Health Organization’s cancer agency — which is facing criticism over how it classifies carcinogens — advised academic experts on one of its review panels not to disclose documents they were asked to release under U.S. freedom of information laws. In a letter and an email seen by Reuters, officials

Now is the time for fall weed control. Cleavers, a problem weed in canola, is moving east in Manitoba.

Crops

Fall is a great time to control perennial weeds

Winter annuals are also ripe for cleanup at this time of year

By Allan Dawson September 23, 2016

It’s time to control winter annual, biennial and perennial weeds. “The perennials are going to start moving things down to the roots (including weed-killing herbicides),” Manitoba Agriculture’s weed specialist Jeanette Gaultier said in an interview Sept. 14. “So it is the perfect time now to be thinking about perennial weed control.” And there are no

University of Saskatchewan’s Richard Gray says there’s plenty of reason to be concerned about the Bayer-Monsanto merger.

News, Oilseeds

Canola farmers worried about Bayer-Monsanto merger

The fear is the new company’s market power will result in higher seed prices and less innovation unless regulators order some divestiture of assets

By Allan Dawson September 22, 2016

Farmers who are worried about chemical and seed giants Bayer and Monsanto merging should be, according to one prominent agriculture economist. With 94 per cent of western Canadian canola containing Bayer’s Liberty Link or Monsanto’s Roundup Ready traits, the new company will have tremendous market power resulting in higher canola seed prices for farmers, said

Crops

U.S. EPA says glyphosate likely not carcinogenic

By GFM Network News, P.J. Huffstutter September 16, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday said its current position on glyphosate, the key ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, is that the chemical is not likely carcinogenic to humans. The agency’s “proposed” position on the controversial chemical was outlined in a 227-page paper it published on the regulations.gov website, which

Crops, News, Oilseeds

Canola most sensitive to potential trade disruption

A long list of pesticide residues and other issues have the potential to derail canola exports

By Allan Dawson September 13, 2016

Few Canadian crops rely on exports as much as canola so making sure they don’t contain pesticides customers prohibit is critical to protecting markets, the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) says. “Canada exports 90 per cent of the canola we produce, and shipments containing even the smallest amount of unacceptable residues or deregistered varieties can

With the crop coming off, grain value chain members are reminding growers to prevent herbicide residue issues and even naturally occurring toxins from hurting our international reputation.

Crops, News

A ‘clean’ harvest key to smooth trade

Take precautions against pesticide residues and naturally occurring toxins in grain

By Allan Dawson September 8, 2016

As farmers harvest this year’s crop they’re also being reminded that the eyes — and analytic testing equipment — of the world are on them like never before. Making sure they’re dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s during this critical time will help protect markets, avoid trade disputes and prevent lawsuits. “There is more

Crops, Oilseeds

Consider straight combining canola to better manage harvest

Canola Council of Canada says it’s a good strategy if you have more acres  than can be swathed at the ideal time

By Allan Dawson August 12, 2016

Straight combining canola can help farmers better manage harvest, but it won’t necessarily result in higher yields. “Compared to optimal swath timing, straight-cut yields are going to be similar over the long term,” Angela Brackenreed, Canola Council of Canada’s eastern Manitoba agronomy specialist told the Eastman Crop Talk webinar Aug. 4. “We are certainly leaving

Dairy farmer Markus Legge is coping with the European “dairy crisis” by lowering costs and increasing his margins through organic milk production.

Crops, International news

German agriculture under the microscope

International Agriculture: Farmers are pursuing sustainability against a backdrop  of increasing public scrutiny

By Laura Rance-Unger August 9, 2016

Rommerskirchen, Germany – Here are our ‘plant protection’ products,” Willi Kremer Schilling told a delegation of foreign journalists as they entered the fortress-like warehouse at the Buir-Bilesheimer Agricultural Co-operative. “I never say ‘pesticides,” he said. “These are ‘medicines’ for plants.” Willi is one of the 1,150-member co-op’s farmer-directors and he proudly hosts tours of its new

Comment, Crops

Keep an eye on the customer while on the combine

Incredibly low tolerance levels and better testing make pesticide label adherence more important than ever

By Cam Dahl August 9, 2016

Warren Buffet, once quipped, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” This is something worth thinking about as we start to prepare for harvest. Canada has a strong reputation for consistently delivering safe, high-quality grain to our customers both

Cereals, Crops

Five tips for Keeping it Clean from Cereals Canada

With increased scrutiny from end-users farmers need to be vigilant to ensure their crops aren’t rejected

August 5, 2016

Stick to the pre-harvest interval (PHI). The PHI (or Spray to Swath Interval) is the number of days that must pass between the last application of a pesticide and swathing or straight combining. Read labels carefully and check out the provincial Guides to Crop Protection or consult your local provincial agronomist for more information. After

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: CME cattle tick lower in thin pre-holiday trade

U.S. grains: Wheat extends gains on short covering, war risk

Prairie forecast: Plenty more chances for snow over Holidays

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