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
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When it comes to cover crops in Ontario, the three leading options for farmers tend to be red clover frost-seeded into wheat, oats after wheat, and the versatile cereal rye, which fits lots of spots that call for cover. There are also a host of other cover crops that make up multiple species mixes, as… Read More
Producers are usually looking for an economical way to put weight on their animals, usually in the source of high protein supplements. To this end, distillers’ grains (DDGs) seem to be an ideal fit. This byproduct of grain based ethanol production is high in crude protein, a moderate source of both fiber and oil, and… Read More
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
In this episode of The Truth About Ag podcast, co-host Evan Shout sits down with Tyler McCann, managing director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), for a candid conversation about the state of ag policy in Canada. They start with a discussion on the role CAPI plays in shaping the agri-food dialogue, including the… 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
Trade tensions, regulatory gridlock, and labour shortages are stacking up as key concerns for American ag retailers heading into next season. Richard Gupton, senior vice president of public policy and counsel at the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA), says this “triple threat” facing crop input suppliers is creating pricing issues and supply disruptions. Gupton says ag… Read More