BASF is set to launch its Brassica juncea-based line of Invigor hybrid canola in parts of the U.S. in 2027 and 2029. A Canadian launch is being eyed for 2030 or later. The InVigor Gold lineup is expected to be offered with LibertyLink herbicide tolerance, pod shatter resistance and blackleg disease resistance, combined with improved... Read More

Persistent wildfire smoke is not only reducing visibility and air quality, but it’s also reshaping Western Canada’s summer weather outlook. Meteorologist Matt Makens, of Makens Weather, says sustained smoke and heat in the atmosphere create feedback loops that actively shape weather patterns. The presence of smoke in the atmosphere changes how rainfall develops, as water... Read More

As the U.S. Congress inches forward on its budget reconciliation bill, farmers and agribusiness stakeholders are eyeing major implications for farm policy and international trade. What's going on? For those answers, Shaun Haney speaks with veteran D.C. policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer about the evolving political landscape and what it means for North American agriculture. Wiesemeyer... Read More

The introduction of Bill C-202 this week in the House of Commons has reignited discussions around supply management and Canada’s national trade negotiations. The legislation, with the same wording as previous efforts under different bill numbers, would prohibit Canadian trade negotiators from discussing supply-managed sectors during trade talks—a move that critics argue ties the hands... Read More

Tight supplies and steady demand continue to underpin strength in the canola market, even as global trade tensions swirl. With futures contracts recently hitting new highs, Canadian growers are navigating both pricing opportunities and risk management challenges as we near the summer stretch. In this RealAg Markets discussion, Brian Comeault with Ireland Comeault Lafoy shares... Read More

Canada’s most critical trade relationship, that with the U.S., is not what it used to be. From tariff shocks to political volatility, the neighbour many Canadian businesses thought they understood has fundamentally changed. Understanding that shift is the focus of a new initiative led by Carlo Dade, director of international policy at the University of... 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