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Statistics Canada to Review Timing of Survey for Seeding Intentions Report

Statistics Canada to Review Timing of Survey for Seeding Intentions Report

After making a major change to the way its compiles data, Statistics Canada is reviewing the timing of its traditional April seeding intentions report.
Some Groups Concerned about the Removal of Safety Checks on Gene-Edited Seeds

Some Groups Concerned about the Removal of Safety Checks on Gene-Edited Seeds

the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food has approved changes to Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulatory guidance that, along with similar changes permitted by the Minister of Health in May of 2022, allow product developers to assess the s
Talks Underway to Extend Black Sea Grain Export Deal

Talks Underway to Extend Black Sea Grain Export Deal

Russia says it will keep talking to the United Nations about the future of a deal that allows the safe Black Sea export of Ukraine grain, but would not do anything to harm its own interests.
Analyst Expects Canola Prices to Climb

Analyst Expects Canola Prices to Climb

An analyst says the canola market is poised to push higher over the next couple of months, as better-than-expected weather across the Canadian Prairies is very likely to spur on farmers to begin their spring seeding.
Mosaic Over-Estimates Profits

Mosaic Over-Estimates Profits

Even as Mosaic Company sold higher volumes, the fertilizer maker missed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on lower prices of potash and other crop fertilizers.
Canola Council of Canada Welcomes Guidance in Support of Plant Breeding Innovation

Canola Council of Canada Welcomes Guidance in Support of Plant Breeding Innovation

Wednesday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published guidance regarding plant breeding, which will facilitate innovation and development of improved plant varieties.
Application window open for FCC Sustainability Incentive Program

Application window open for FCC Sustainability Incentive Program

A Farm Credit Canada incentive program is now accepting applications.
EU Sets Import Restrictions on Ukrainian Ag Commodities

EU Sets Import Restrictions on Ukrainian Ag Commodities

The European Commission has set restrictions until June 5th on imports of Ukrainian wheat, maize, rapeseed and sunflower seed to ease the excess supply of these grains in Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia.
GrainFox connects with the John Deere Operations Center

GrainFox connects with the John Deere Operations Center

GrainFox is now connected with the John DeereOperations Center™ through John Deere’s API services.
Canada Moves Forward with Plant Breeding Innovation While Upholding the Integrity of the Organic Sector

Canada Moves Forward with Plant Breeding Innovation While Upholding the Integrity of the Organic Sector

Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced updated guidance for seed regulations that will provide clear direction for plant breeders so that Canadian farmers can access new seed varieties, enhance