Crop Industry News: Canada
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Campaign to Save Canadian Wheat BoardCANADA - Manitobans will see and hear new television, print and radio spots supporting the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) and the ability of farmers to have the right to decide the future of their...
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Did You Walk Your Fields Today?CANADA - Canola growers are encouraged to walk their fields a couple times a week — or more — until plants are firmly established and growing strong....
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
CCC Welcomes $50 Million for Research CANADA - The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) welcomes the commitment made in the federal budget of an additional $50 million over two years for agriculture research and innovation. ...
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Farmland School Tax Rebate Rises to 80 Per CentCANADA - Manitoba farmland owners will see tax relief of over $35 million for the 2011 tax year, as the Farmland School Tax Rebate rises to 80 per cent from 75 per cent, Agriculture, Food and...
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Canola Crop and Weather Update CANADA - Canola seeding is 90 to 95 per cent complete in Peace (B.C. and Alberta), according to the Canola Council of Canada. ...
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
End In Sight for Canadian Wheat Board Monopoly CANADA - The recent election in Canada may have spelled doom for the Canadian Wheat Board's monopoly on wheat and barley exports from western Canada, reports Bob Hoff, Northwest Farm and Ranch...
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Reducing Cereal Crop Losses CANADA - A wheat breeder with the University of Manitoba recommends farmers adopt a multi-pronged approach for reducing potential yield and quality losses in cereal crops resulting from fusarium...
Friday, May 27, 2011
Control of Seed Fuels Farmer-Breeder Programs CANADA - A researcher with the University of Manitoba says the ability take greater control of the seed supply is among the key factors fueling the interest in farmer-breeder clubs....
Monday, May 23, 2011
How To Reduce Losses from Fusarium Head Blight CANADA - A wheat breeder with the University of Manitoba recommends a multi-pronged approach for reducing the potential for yield and quality loses in cereal crops resulting from fusarium head...
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Strong Saskatchewan Export Growth Expected CANADA - Saskatchewan's international exports are forecast to increase 19 per cent this year and a further 6 per cent in 2012, according to a Global Export Forecast by Export Development Canada...
Monday, May 16, 2011
Dow's Hyland Seeds Expands Nairn Cereal Research LabCANADA - In a move that cements its commitment to growth and expansion, Hyland Seeds, a division of Dow AgroSciences, has purchased the Thompsons Limited facility located on Ross Side Road....
Friday, May 13, 2011
Canadian Canola, Barley Stocks Down, Corn Up CANADA - Canadian stocks of barley and canola at the end of March were down from year earlier levels, Statistics Canada reported Friday. ...
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Virulent Fusarium Most Prevalent in Western Canada CANADA - A plant pathologist with the University of Manitoba reports a new more virulent strain of fusarium head blight has become the dominant strain in western Canada....
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Future For Manitoba Oilseed Production Looks Bright CANADA - An oilseed specialist with Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Initiatives says the future looks bright for oilseed production in Manitoba, writes Bruce Cochrane. ...
Monday, May 09, 2011
Genetic Research Key to Controlling BlacklegCANADA - A plant pathologist with the University of Manitoba suggests the development of canola varieties resistant to new strains of blackleg holds the most promise for controlling the disease...
Friday, May 06, 2011
Canadian Spring Planting Underway CANADA - Canadian farmers have commenced planting however progress is slow....
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Food vs Fuel: The Ethanol Debate is OverCANADA - A new study released by the Grain Farmers of Ontario should put an end to the ongoing debate of whether the grain we grow should be used for food or fuel. We can and should do both....
Monday, May 02, 2011
Canada Agribusiness Driving in Different Directions CANADA - Canada's main agricultural sectors appear to be going in different directions in the medium term. ...
Friday, April 29, 2011
Take Advantage of Pre-seed Prep Time CANADA - Canola seeded early usually has higher yield and quality than canola seeded late May or June. But there are two things you need to know about this statement. ...
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Viterra and MPA Reach Agreement for Grain Terminal CANADA - Viterra Inc. and the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) are pleased to announce that they have signed a definitive agreement for Viterra to lease and operate the MPA Grain Terminal. ...
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Canadian Planting Intentions - Record Canola AcresCANADA - In 2011, Canadian prairie farmers anticipate planting a record area of canola, and expect to plant more durum wheat, barley and oats compared with 2010, according to Statistics Canada....
Cool Soil Temps Delay Canadian Planting CANADA - A plant science professor with the University of Manitoba reports cool soil conditions are the biggest factor threatening to delay spring planting this year in Manitoba....
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Canadian Acreage Increases Expected in Many Crops CANADA - Canadian farmers are looking at the 2011 growing season as an opportunity to take advantage of historically high prices, and as a result, acreage on many crops should see an increase...
Farmers to Help Develop New Lines of Wheat CANADA - A researcher with the University of Manitoba is calling on wheat growers to consider participation in a program aimed at developing new lines of wheat....
Monday, April 25, 2011
DDGS Marketing Opportunity in Canada CANADA - Don't miss your chance to actively promote your product in the third-largest market for US DDGS. ...
Friday, April 22, 2011
Canadian Farmers Advised to Take Advantage of Strong Markets CANADA - A University of Manitoba agricultural economist is advising farmers who rely on exports to take advantage of strong grain and livestock markets as one way of protecting themselves against...
Participatory Wheat Breeding Program CANADA - A researcher with the University of Manitoba is calling on wheat growers to consider participation in a program aimed at developing new lines of wheat, writes Bruce Cochrane. ...
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Canadian Dollar Expected to Continue Gaining Strength CANADA - An agricultural economist with the University of Manitoba fears challenges facing key global currencies will continue to put upward pressure on the value of the Canadian dollar. ...
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Manitoba Farmers Eye Corn, Weather Is Key CANADA - The ongoing fight for acres in the US, attempting to bring in more corn plantings, has spilled north of the border, as Manitoba corn growers look to increase their acreage of the profitable...
Monday, April 18, 2011
11 Canola Fertilizer Tips for 2011 CANADA - Canola fertility needs have never been higher. And with current field conditions, soil fertility levels have never been so uncertain. ...
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