Input prices have been a major concern for farmers and ranchers since the beginning of the pandemic, but have taken centre stage with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war. In the near term, diesel prices in North America have backed off from the highs, but are much above the... Read More
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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 7–2 in favour of Monsanto, now owned by Bayer, in the landmark Monsanto Co. vs. Durnell case, where John Durnell, a farmer from Missouri, sued Monsanto alleging that the herbicide Roundup caused his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In the original case, decided in 2023, Durnell alleged that Monsanto failed to adequately... Read More
As corn and soybean crops move into a critical stage of development, grain markets appear remarkably unconcerned about production risk despite excessive moisture in parts of the U.S. Midwest. According to Chip Flory, market analyst and host of AgriTalk, the market has become conditioned to expect resilient crops, even when early-season weather creates visible stress... Read More
Trade agreements within North America have significantly lowered food prices for consumers, according to new research from Purdue University. The study, funded by the Corn Refiners Association, quantified the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Purdue professor of agricultural economics and study co-author Dr. Joseph Balagtas... Read More
The Do More Agriculture Foundation has announced that Emma Cross, of Tofield, Alta., will serve as its new chair, after serving as vice-chair since late 2024. The Foundation also welcomes three new directors who will help guide continued efforts to champion mental health across Canadian agriculture, the organization says. A pedigreed Hereford cattle rancher, Cross... Read More
MNP has acquired the agronomy practice of Western Tractor, effective June 22, 2026. The move will see four team members join MNP in Southern Alberta. Western Tractor's team of agronomists will continue to offer Southern Alberta farmers advising on operations and agronomy. “We see a significant opportunity to expand access to professional agronomic services for... Read More
Cargill is set to expand its grain-handling footprint in Western Canada after entering agreements with Parrish & Heimbecker, Ltd (P&H) to acquire three grain elevators and a 50 per cent stake in a West Coast port facility. The deals involve most of the assets that P&H just acquired in its $150 million purchase of GrainsConnect,... Read More
Canada’s seafood farmers are angling for a bigger say in the agricultural trade conversation. The Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) has signed on as a "Friend" of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA), the groups announced last week. The move brings Canada's finfish, shellfish, and aquatic plant producers into the national group focused on growing... Read More
Canadian agriculture runs on innovation and dedication, and five outstanding individuals will be honoured for their lasting contributions as the 2026 inductees into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame Association (CAHFA). Dr. Brian Rossnagel, Ken Forth, Guy Charbonneau, Gary Bowers and Dr. David Bailey will be formally inducted at a special ceremony on Saturday, November... Read More
Excess moisture, escalating weed pressure, and delayed spray operations are emerging as the biggest challenges facing Prairie canola growers this season, according to feedback gathered through the Canola Council of Canada's Canola Watch network. Speaking with RealAgriculture at RDAR's Round-Up near Cremona, Alta., Jay Whetter, manager of knowledge and technology transfer with the Canola Council... Read More