Source: Government of Alberta
“Canola prices eroded from last August to a February low,” explains Neil Blue, provincial crops market analyst with the Alberta government. “Following a seasonal pattern, canola prices rose during the spring, gaining over $100/tonne from those...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Grains and oilseeds are among the top earning agricultural commodities in Canada. Research and innovation are helping the sector evolve in response to challenges, opportunities and market developments, and put more money back into the...
Source: Government of Alberta
“Haying season is underway for another year in Alberta,” says Chris Panter, competitiveness and market analysis director with Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation. ”The past few years have been challenging for hay crops with droughts in 2021...
Source: Government of Alberta
“There are numerous buyers for annual field crops, especially for the high-volume crops, and particularly when those crops are of good quality,” says Neil Blue, provincial crops market analyst with the Alberta government.
The traditional buyers are...
Source: Canadian Grain Commission
The Canadian Grain Commission is making several grain grading changes for the new crop year following consultation with sector stakeholders and members of our Western Standards Committee and Eastern Standards Committee. These changes will allow Canada’s...
Maizex Seeds, a trusted name in the Canadian dairy industry for 40 years, has announced its exclusive forage varieties will now be marketed under the Maizex brand across Eastern Canada. The switch to one brand means farmers can now...
Source: United Soybean Board news release
A new documentary showcases the innovative power of soybeans and U.S. soybean farmers' dedication to producing a crop that is revolutionizing various industries. GroundBreaking: A Story of Innovation premieres on A&E on Saturday, June...
Source: AFSC
The 2024 crop year started with concerns of dry conditions across much of the province. Fortunately, the rains came within the first couple of weeks in May, but continual showers have delayed seeding in a number of areas.
It...
Source: Forage Genetics International news release
Forage Genetics International (FGI) announces the addition of nematologist Amanda Pominville, Ph.D., to their research team. As one of the only companies in the world wholly dedicated to the advancement of alfalfa, this strategic...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Diversity in field crops creates an agriculture ecosystem that is profitable and resilient to climate change. Small acreage crops, like camelina, carinata, flax, mustard and sunflower, contribute to the resiliency of Canadian crop production thanks...
