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Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) is extending the recommended seeding dates in the North East, North West and Peace regions for several crops for the 2026 growing season only due to above-average snowfall in April, prolonged winter conditions and ongoing spring...

Enacting year-round E15 would provide certainty for Iowa farmers and renewable fuels producers while ensuring consumers have access to a lower-cost fuel option throughout the year.

The mental health of Ontario farmers is receiving greater attention through the Farmer Wellness Initiative, a program designed to support the well-being of farmers, farm workers, and their families across the province. Operated through Agriculture Wellness Ontario, the initiative offers...

Farmers are dealt with all kinds of weather conditions this spring. The mixed precipitation in late-April, subsequent rainfall, and the recent heat wave resulted in producers beginning seeding operations one week or more later than normal. Jeremy Welter farms in...

TELUS' #StandWithOwners contest is returning for its seventh consecutive year to boost Canadian small businesses. Passionately committed to supporting business owners across Canada, TELUS has invested close to $7 million since 2020 to #StandWithOwners, providing funding, technology, and exposure to...

Just like corn and soybeans, the 2026 U.S. spring wheat crop is getting off on a slightly worse footing compared to last year. Meanwhile, the early U.S. winter wheat harvest is running ahead of a year ago. The national spring...

Alberta producers made major gains during the past week, but provincial seeding remains behind the five-year average. Dry conditions are helping fieldwork in northern regions while raising moisture concerns in the south. Alberta producers made significant strides in the field...

Market Outlook - Wheat Wheat markets faded over the past week, but we are just getting into the spring wheat growing season in North America. We will have the first USDA Crop Progress report for the U.S. spring wheat, corn,...

Benoit Basillais will continue leading the Canadian Dairy Commission, bringing experience to support dairy farmers, strengthen supply management, and ensure stability across Canada’s dairy sector.

Syngenta is exploring quantum computing with QuantumBasel to improve crop research, increase sustainability, and help farmers produce more food under changing climate conditions.

The Midwest and Upper Midwest face record-breaking drought conditions, with 77 percent of the U.S. mainland affected. Rainfall forecasts remain uncertain, as key weather models diverge.

Ontario hog prices remained relatively stable heading into the week ending May 22, 2026, even as U.S. futures markets softened and slaughter volumes trended lower. The latest Weekly Hog Market Facts report highlights a market that continues to balance solid...

The Ontario government is continuing to strengthen support for the province’s agri-food sector through new investments focused on innovation, resiliency, research, and long-term competitiveness. Recent announcements tied to Ontario’s agri-food strategy and Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership programming…

The Iowa Pork Producers Association has named Jesi Strohbehn as its new Producer Education Director. Strohbehn began her role in April and will lead efforts focused on engaging with pork producers, supporting industry initiatives and strengthening connections across Iowa’s swine...

Farmers must read labels before spraying to follow proper rate timing and PHI rules ensuring safe crops and avoiding harmful residues that affect quality and market access.

The National Pork Board (NPB) welcomes five appointed pork producers to serve three-year terms beginning in June on the NPB Board of Directors. Emily Arkfeld, Missouri Chad Herring, North Carolina Alayne Johnson, Indiana Gordon Spronk, Minnesota Terry Wolters, South Dakota...

If pigs are your livelihood, you can’t miss the World Pork Expo, says Jesse Heimer, owner of Heimer Hampshires in Taylor, Mo. Not only is it the largest pork producer event in the U.S., but the attitude and energy surrounding...

Mixed grain markets faced pressure while AI stocks surged and potential Chinese demand offered hope, as detailed in the latest Ag Commodity Corner+ Podcast ending May 29, 2026.

The European research project VAX4ASF (New Technologies for African Swine Fever Vaccines) has reported new scientific findings that support ongoing efforts to develop vaccines against African swine fever, following its second General Assembly held on 5–6 May 2026 in Gödöllo,...

Alltech has introduced Olerix™, an innovative phytogenic blend created to promote growth and feed efficiency in pigs. Through a proprietary coating process, the bioactive blend of phytogenic compounds used in Olerix is designed to outlast the manufacturing process, ensuring consistent...

New consumer intelligence conducted by Decision Analytica Consulting, LLC, reveals that the market for pork from porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS)-resistant pigs is significantly more receptive than traditional food-tech "backlash" narratives suggest. As one of the most economically devastating...

Wet spring conditions delayed Ontario fieldwork, but improving weather is accelerating planting while raising disease concerns in winter wheat.

Ontario producers continued to make steady planting progress over the past week, although intermittent rainfall and uneven field conditions are still creating a patchwork of advancement across the province. Corn planting reached 86% complete as of Wednesday, according to Grain...

Losses in crude oil weighed on crop futures Friday, as easing geopolitical tensions and improving crop prospects combined to pressured into the weekend. Wheat led the declines as traders removed weather and geopolitical risk premium from the market. Benchmark Chicago...

The Challenge: The critical weed free period (CWFP) is the time during the crop’s growth stage when weeds must be controlled to prevent significant yield loss. Herbicide applications applied too early, too late or too frequently, can reduce return on...

Producers made significant seeding progress this week, thanks to favourable weather conditions in most of the province. Seeding progress reached 52 per cent, which continues to be behind both the five-year average of 74 per cent and the 10-year average...

USDA opens base acre updates for ARC and PLC programs giving landowners a chance to strengthen risk protection and improve farm program benefits for future crop years

Farmers are ahead of schedule this year,” said Jacob Scriver, agronomy location manager for Allied Cooperative in West Salem, Wisconsin. “Almost all the planting in the area is wrapping up. We’ve finished with the pre-emerge soybean spraying and we’re just...

Spring planting in Manitoba reached 55 per cent complete as of yesterday (Tue), according to the province's weekly crop report. That’s 30 points behind where Manitoba farmers were a year ago, and 13 points back of the five-year average. Southwest...

A recent Manitoba Cooperator article highlights one of the projects taking place on EMILI’s Innovation Farms powered by AgExpert. Potato diseases can move quickly when field conditions line up to favour infection, so when ag tech accelerator EMILI approached Sheldon...

Food World Plus, a new landmark multicultural shopping destination, is preparing to open at 50 Matheson Blvd East in Mississauga. Spanning 176,339 square feet on a 13.88-acre site at the corner of Hurontario and Matheson, the store will be one...

Arkansas research highlights potassium’s role in boosting cotton yield and fiber quality, especially in deficient soils, supporting current fertilizer management practices for improved crop performance.

DMI launches a Body by Cheese campaign using influencers to promote cheese as a protein rich snack option for active lifestyles ahead of National Cheese Day.

A summer dominated by relentless heat waves and widespread drought does not appear to be in the cards for much of Canada this year, offering farmers some cautious optimism heading into the growing season.

On this special road edition of Technology Corner, we pay a visit to innovative farmer Robert Boyle in Coolidge, Ariz. Boyle reveals some of the secret weapons — including 360 RAIN — that help boost his profitability and efficiency on...

The Group’s fifth Full Line Store worldwide opened on May 22, 2026, in partnership with Roc-Pit Equipment LLC. Located in the heart of the American Corn Belt, the new dealership brings the full MASCHIO GASPARDO range to North American farmers.

Agriculture Financial Services Corp. (AFSC) is extending recommended seeding dates and crop insurance deadlines for several crops in parts of northern Alberta following an unusually wet and prolonged spring that has delayed field operations across the province. The changes apply...

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) says it is working with the provincial Ministry of Agriculture and the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) to provide producers with clearer guidance on crop insurance coverage as cold and wet conditions continue...

Canadian farmers recorded another difficult year for profitability in 2025, as rising expenses and relatively flat crop returns offset a strong performance from livestock. New figures released by Statistics Canada Wednesday showed realized net farm income slipped 0.3% to $8.3...

Canadian farm cash receipts slipped modestly in the first quarter of 2026 as weaker crop returns and sharply lower government program payments offset continued strength in the livestock sector.

In today’s geopolitical climate, Canadians are placing greater value than ever on reliable access to Canadian-grown produce. To meet those expectations, growers need access to the latest crop protection tools

The Ontario FangZheng Agriculture Enterprise has harvested its crop of medium-grain rice The Ontario FangZheng Agriculture Enterprise celebrated a milestone Friday, with producers harvesting the farm's first crop of medium-grain sticky rice. Farm manager Wendy Zhang said the experiment was...

A new Canadian initiative is transforming brewery byproducts into valuable food ingredients, driving sustainability, innovation, and domestic supply chain growth.

Insect Scouting Prepare for summer scouting with Canola Council's guide, including schedule, methods & information on common canola insect pests. The latest information about canola insect pests related to crop stage can be found here. Establishment For user-friendly tools for...

The Indo-Pacific region is critical to Canadian wheat exports, accounting for 33 percent of Canada’s total non-durum wheat exports over the past five years. During this period, Canada exported an average of 6.6 million tonnes of non-durum wheat annually to...

US agriculture faces mixed conditions as crop profits decline while strong cattle prices and farmland values help stabilize farm finances despite rising costs and uncertainty.

Heavier export demand is eroding old-crop Canadian barley stockpiles.

Cool, wet, and windy weather continued to slow spring fieldwork across Alberta over the past week, leaving provincial seeding progress behind normal despite strong advances in southern areas of the province.

The Competition Bureau has reached an agreement with Parrish & Heimbecker (P&H) over its acquisition of GrainsConnect Canada, requiring the company to divest a Saskatchewan grain elevator.

Alberta premier Danielle Smith has shuffled her United Conservative Party cabinet. Her appointee for the ministry of agriculture and irrigation is Tara Sawyer, MLA for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills. She is a grain farmer, business owner, and national agriculture leader.

The United Nations, through the Food and Agriculture Organization, has designated May 30 as a day to honour the humble spud. The date was chosen to align with Peru’s National Potato Day.

McCain has released its inaugural Spud Report, a global consumer study conducted in collaboration with Pollara Strategic Insights. Surveying more than 12,000 people across 11 countries, the report explores how people eat, share and enjoy potatoes and fries in everyday...

NOVUS and Nutra Blend are again partnering to bring young pork enthusiasts to center stage – literally. In its third year, the Young Pork Advocates Issues Meet is returning to the World Pork Expo, June 3-4 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Livestock and grain producers, red meat processors and exporters and other key stakeholders gathered in Oklahoma City Wednesday for opening day of the U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference.

America’s demand for meat continues to grow, even as the cost of beef, pork and chicken rises. Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to grilling season, and in the latest Market Intel, American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed what...

The pork industry has always evolved alongside shifts in economics, consumer preferences and production practices. Today, the pace and scale of disruption are accelerating. Producers who anticipate and adapt, rather than react, will be best positioned to remain competitive and...

The U.S. Meat Export Federation wrapped up its spring conference in Oklahoma City on Friday with a panel discussion detailing innovative marketing strategies and activities that have helped expand demand for U.S. red meat in Asian and Latin American markets.

Oklahoma State University Agriculture’s Dean’s Dialogue series continued on May 19, hosting David Newman, chief executive officer for the National Pork Board. Dean’s Dialogue launched in 2023 as a platform for agricultural leaders to share perspectives and focus on essential...

Last year, hog prices spent a good part of summer and early fall above $100/cwt. Early in this year the futures market was betting this summer would also see numerous weeks of $100 plus prices. At the start of February...

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live cattle futures slumped on Wednesday, as traders expected the US Department of Agriculture's monthly report on Friday to show more cattle were placed into feedlots in April than a year earlier, reported Reuters.