A new study by the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan reveals that Saskatchewan and Western Canadian farmers produce barley and oats with the lowest carbon intensity globally. The study compared production systems across...
In today’s high-cost, low-margin farming environment, even small losses can significantly impact a grower’s bottom line. One of the most overlooked contributors to lost revenue is combine harvest loss—grain that never makes it into the bin because of improper...
Loveland Products, Inc., the proprietary brand of Nutrien Ag Solutions, has announced the launch of three new crop input technologies aimed at meeting the evolving agronomic needs of Canadian producers. The newly introduced products—BLACKMAX WSG, Radiate Plus, and Prevade—are...
Canadian farmers have shifted their cropping strategies in 2025, reporting increased seeding of wheat, soybeans, corn, oats, lentils, and dry peas, while reducing acres planted to canola and barley, according to the June 27 release from Statistics Canada.
Prairie Seeding...
According to the latest Alberta Crop Report (June 17, 2025), crop conditions across Alberta remain below historical averages, with only 50% rated good to excellent—well under the five- and ten-year averages of 71% and 70%, respectively. While recent rainfall...
Source: South Dakota State University
Written collaboratively by Anna Hagemann, Madalyn Shires, Clarence Winter, Dalitso Yabwalo, and Connie Strunk.
Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus (WSMV) is a viral disease that infects the Poaceae family, also known as grasses. WSMV has been reported...
Ostara has launched its next-generation phosphorus fertilizer, CG P2X, across Western Canada—marking a new step forward in crop nutrition and sustainability. Designed to be more efficient and environmentally responsible, P2X builds on the company’s proven Crystal Green technology to...
The DeLong Co., Inc., in collaboration with the Port of Virginia, CSX, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, and the City of Portsmouth, has broken ground on a new agricultural intermodal export facility in Portsmouth, Virginia. The...
As part of the launch of Maizex’s new Ration 365 platform for Eastern Canada, we spoke with Stephen Denys, Director of Market & Product Development at Maizex, about how the company is uniting its silage corn and forage solutions...
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The launch of planting season is always a milestone we look forward to at Horizon Seeds. It marks the beginning of another year of progress, potential, and partnership with the growers who drive...
