Commodity markets often shift between bullish (rising market) and bearish (falling market) trends, driven by supply and demand. Ed Broschinski, commodity risk manager with Cargill, says that there's another market type, one that doesn't get discussed nearly as often — a foundational market. Understanding current market dynamics, he says, comes at a critical time as... Read More
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While canola often dominates headlines, Canadian pulse growers are also weathering a challenging stretch of market headwinds. Between tariffs, shifting global demand, and large domestic supplies, questions are mounting about how many acres of peas and lentils will be seeded in 2026. Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity Research outlines how both India and China have... Read More
Hoses coming loose from openers or manifolds during seeding can lead to misplaced product and extra trips under the drill, a problem many growers continue to face in challenging field conditions. At Agritrade in Red Deer, Alta., Airguard Inc. highlighted its Sabre Clamp, a modified gear-style clamp designed to increase holding strength and keep hoses... Read More
Grain handling is essential—but hazardous—work. On this episode of Farm Safety Roundup, host Shaun Haney digs into grain safety blitzes with Bruce Christianson of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and Jay Remsik of Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS). Together, they break down what these inspections mean for federally regulated grain operations and how... Read More
As margins tighten and production challenges evolve, Canola Week 2025 offers a timely forum for those focused on the future of this critical Prairie crop. Taking place the first week of December, the event brings together researchers, agronomists, and industry stakeholders to share new findings, identify knowledge gaps, and ask tough questions about where canola... Read More
Farming has always been a risky business. Regardless of how carefully chosen a variety or fertility rate, Mother Nature always gets the last laugh. Now, with globally-integrated supply chains, market disruptions, and ever-higher stakes for input costs, Canada’s business risk management (BRM) programs are being pushed to evolve. But is the current public delivery model... Read More
With global markets shifting and input costs squeezing producers, policy decisions at the top levels of U.S. agriculture are being closely watched across North America. In this interview with RealAgriculture, USDA deputy secretary Stephen Vaden outlined the administration’s stance on trade, affordability, and the potential for a “Golden Age” in agriculture. Vaden pushed back on... Read More
Canada's hemp sector is closely watching several policy files domestically and in the U.S. that could unlock new demand and value for the highly-regulated crop. Stakeholders from the hemp industry gathered at the historic Met Theatre in Winnipeg last week for the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA)'s 2025 convention. After six years of research and... Read More
On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Anne Kirk, cereal specialist for Manitoba Agriculture and Dr. Aaron Mills, researcher with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada PEI, to discuss crop sequence — what do we know about the impact of order crops are grown in? How is crop sequence different from rotation?... Read More
Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) is setting a new direction forward with the formation of a new board of directors. The new board and new vision marks a new milestone, too, as the organization celebrates its growth, now reaching more than two million students annually across Canada. In this interview, hear from Darcy Pawlik,... Read More