A Dutch court ordered the government on Wednesday to drastically cut nitrogen emissions in the Netherlands by 2030, in a ruling that could hurt construction and will pressure farmers to reduce livestock.
Netherlands ordered by court to slash nitrogen emissions by 2030
A Dutch court ordered the government on Wednesday to drastically cut nitrogen emissions in the Netherlands by 2030, in a ruling that could hurt construction and will pressure farmers to reduce livestock.
Prairie forecast: Warm west, cooler east
This forecast period starts with the last of the bitterly cold air departing Manitoba thanks to a weak area of low pressure that moved through on Wednesday. This low, combined with an area of high pressure building over the northwestern U.S., helped to pull mild air in off the Pacific and push it eastwards across the Prairies.
Panel explores key issues in canola variety selection at Manitoba Ag Days
It’s all about finding the right fit for the challenges on your farm, rather than taking what you can get
A panel discussion at Manitoba Ag Days 2025 delved into what makes a canola variety the right fit for your farm.
Manitoba Ag Days: Loonie above 70 cents? Not anytime soon, says Farm Credit Canada
The dollar may be in the stratosphere, but few experts are predicting that it will weaken anytime soon. That includes economists with FCC.
U.S. grains: Corn, soy rally as Trump postpones threatened tariffs
Chicago Board of Trade corn futures hit a fresh one-year high on Tuesday, as the tariffs promised by newly sworn-in U.S. President Donald Trump did not materialize, traders said.
Aster yellows rare but potentially costly Manitoba Ag Days speaker says
The last big outbreak is said to have cost Prairie canola growers $400 million in yield losses
Aster yellows might be rare, but it can be expensive. The last big outbreak cost Prairie canola growers $400 million in yield losses, Trevor Wist of AAFC told Manitoba Ag Days 2025.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures mixed, lean hogs dip
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures were mixed as trade resumed following the U.S. long weekend. Most active April live cattle futures closed with small losses, reaching 197.325 cents per pound, down 0.175 cents. February live cattle gained 0.300 cents to close at 197.050 cents per pound.
Pulse weekly: Slight Canadian acreage shifts expected in 2025
More peas and lentils, less chickpeas and beans
Total Canadian pulse plantings are expected to hold relatively steady in 2025, with Canadian farmers seeding more peas and lentils while cutting area to chickpeas and edible beans, according to early estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released Jan. 20.
Argentina crops threatened by ongoing drought despite recent rainfall
Recent rains in Argentina's agricultural heartland have not alleviated concerns that ongoing drought could further hurt crop yields, the Rosario grains exchange said in a report released on Monday.
Smithfield Foods targets up to $10.7 billion valuation in US IPO
Smithfield Foods is targeting a valuation of up to $10.73 billion (C$15.41 billion) in its U.S. initial public offering, the packing giant said on Tuesday, moving closer to its much-anticipated stock market return in the country after more than a decade.
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