Research into kochia management showing promising results
A three-year research project produced some promising results controlling kochia by burying the pesky weed before it could mature into a tumbleweed and move long distances. The work was led by Shaun Sharpe, an Agriculture Canada weed scientist in Saskatoon.…
Recent forage samples have less protein than average
There have been some notable trends in fall and winter feed test results to date. Environmental factors during the growing season such as temperature, available moisture, and soil nutrients all contribute to forage quality. When conditions are warm and water…
U.S. wins trade dispute with Mexico over Genetically Modified Corn
The United States won a ruling on Friday in a trade dispute with Mexico, which had sought to ban imports of genetically modified corn for human consumption. The Government of Mexico does not agree with the ruling made by the…
India extends restriction-free imports of Canadian Yellow Peas into the new year
Some good news for producers who grow yellow peas. India is extending duty-free imports of Canadian yellow peas to February of 2025. It was set to expire on December 31st. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) released an official…
Canada’s Two Major Railways See Drop in Week 19 Grain Deliveries: Ag Transport Coalition
CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 57% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 19 – marking the lowest performance seen since week 4 and a further decline from the 67% order fulfillment performance seen in week 18. That’s…