Crops

Both crucifer and striped flea beetles are present in canola fields. A few canola fields in the Central region and Northwest have had foliar applications of insecticides for flea beetles.

Ukraine’s ministry of renovation and infrastructure says the U.N.-brokered Black Sea grain export deal has been halted again because Russia has blocked registration of ships to all Ukrainian ports. A U.N.

Alberta’s Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) is providing farmers affected by wildfires with more time to seed crops and qualify for insurance coverage.

A canola analyst with PI Financial says Agriculture Canada’s 2023-24 canola production estimate is pessimistic. It is forecasting 18.4 million tonnes, only slightly bigger than last year’s disappointing crop of 18.17 million tonnes.

Although it’s still early in the growing season, some insect pests have already posed a threat to crops in Saskatchewan or could do so in the near future.

The federal government is giving farmers and ranchers the opportunity to make their operations cleaner and greener. The Agricultural Clean Technology Program -- Adoption Stream (ACT) is accepting applications, starting today (Thurs).

Another great week for seeding in Saskatchewan. According to today's crop report, 89 percent of seeding has been completed, up from 68 percent the previous week, but slightly behind the 5-year average of 92 percent for this time of year.

A second Minnesota man involved in an alleged organic crops conspiracy has pleaded guilty to making a false statement and could spend up to 14 months in jail. That's according to a plea agreement filed in the U.S.

The amount of fresh fruit available on store shelves across the country fell by more than five per cent between 2021 and 2022.

ICE Futures canola contracts fell hard to end the month of May, dropping to levels not seen in more than two years. While the oversold market may be due for a correction, there could also still be more room to the downside.