The results of the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index for May 2023 have revealed a concerning trend of negative sentiment among farmers. From financial performance to government support to crop marketing, there has been a noticeable slide towards pessimism. While the decline in market prices explains much of this sentiment, there are underlying factors that should... Read More
Category: Crop Production
The official announcement this week of a deal to merge Bunge and Viterra raises a series of questions about how farmers, customers, and both companies' operations will be affected by the marriage of the two global agribusinesses under the Bunge name. When it comes to the Canadian market, farmers and politicians are voicing concerns about... Read More
Saving honey bees from ongoing population declines will be the focus of the new Luckevich Pinchin Honey Bee Research Centre, set to open at the University of Guelph in 2025. A groundbreaking ceremony was held this week to kick off construction of the $16-million centre. The new facility is billed as an upgrade to the... Read More
If some Wheat Pete's Word is good, then more is better; or at least that's what the listeners are saying about these somewhat-extended versions of the podcast. Host Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson isn't known for being short on words, but lucky for all of us, he's using a bunch of them answering your questions this... Read More
Wheat stem sawfly is a sneaky pest, as the damage caused by the larvae happens inside the cereal plant away from scouting eyes and out of reach of insecticides. Regardless of the struggle, this little yellow and black insect does require scouting and careful planning for its management as it is a pest on the... Read More
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has announced updates to the Official Grain Grading Guide set to take effect with the new crop year. Following consultation with sector stakeholders through the Western Standards Committee and Eastern Standards Committee, the Canadian Grain Commission is implementing grading changes designed to "better meet the needs of the agriculture sector... Read More
Determining rust risk, telling tan spot from septoria, and identifying a bacterial infection are all key to keeping the cereal crop's solar panels (leaves!) clean and in top form. For this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by plant pathologists Holly Derksen with UPL, and Dr. Kelly Turkington with Agriculture and Agri-Food... Read More