As trade tensions with China resurface, U.S. sorghum producers are bracing for impact and also looking ahead to new opportunities. Amy France, chair of the board of directors with National Sorghum Producers, says the sorghum sector is once again facing trade pressures — challenges that feel familiar but come with a new level of financial... Read More
Category: Crop Production
When it comes to establishing a successful canola crop, what you do in the fall can be just as important as what happens at seeding. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Canola School, Mike Palmier, agronomist and partner at MNP Ag Intellect, talks about the key strategies for managing cereal trash to optimize canola emergence in... Read More
Weed control happens in the field but access to tools that farmers use in the fight against yield robbing pests is largely controlled by regulators who struggle to evaluate and approve new pesticides in a timely manner. That's a challenge in the U.S. where crop protection companies face U.S. Environmental Protection Agency backlogs that prevent... Read More
Politics and tariffs aside, there's potential for more volatility in grain markets in the coming weeks based on market fundamentals alone. The USDA, in its monthly supply/demand report issued this week, projected soybean ending stocks at 295 million bushels, with corn at 1.8 billion bushels. "Soybeans at 295 million bushels is on the threshold of... Read More
The spring planting surge continues across Ontario and Wheat Pete has a full report on the buzz from the fields, including early planting progress, disease alerts, and a few head-scratching situations. In this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, your host Peter Johnson looks to get a handle on early-planted soybeans; talks triticale success for livestock... Read More
When it comes to plant roots and residue that help control erosion and contribute to soil health, soybeans always get a failing grade. But with advances in drone technology, the future will bring more opportunity for timely fall seeding of cover crops to better manage the poor contribution the oilseed crop makes to soil organic... Read More
Stripe rust has been confirmed in the Ontario winter wheat crop. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness plant pathologist Albert Tenuta shared the news at the Ridgetown agribusiness breakfast meeting this week. The disease can cause up to 50 per cent yield loss if not managed properly. It was confirmed after samples collected by... Read More
With global trade uncertainty and growing U.S. crush capacity, renewable fuels are no longer just an environmental solution—they’re a key market stabilizer for the North American soybean market. Last week, Shaun Haney stopped by the Clean Fuels Alliance booth and caught up with Greg Anderson, Nebraska farmer and board member of the Nebraska Soybean Board,... Read More
An ideal canola stand starts with a dialled-in seeding rate, known seed survival rates, a steady seeding pass, and protection from pests. Putting all the pieces together requires making key decisions at each point in the process. For this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Chris Manchur of the Canola Council... Read More
With global grain trade facing headwinds from high prices and shifting customer demands, U.S. wheat is pushing forward with a dual focus: secure emerging demand while reinforcing its reputation for quality. In this interview from Washington, D.C., Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture speaks with Ralph Loos of U.S. Wheat Associates. Loos explains how the organization is... Read More