Corn ending stocks in the United States for 2025/26 will be much larger than earlier expectations, according to updated supply/demand tables from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Larger U.S. corn carryout forecast; soybeans/wheat also up
Cattle traceability regulations on hold, for now
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it will hold off on posting new traceability regulations for now.
Canadian National Railway files with U.S. regulator for more details on Union Pacific-Norfolk deal
Canadian National on Monday said it filed a motion with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board that asks the agency to order Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to disclose more details on their proposed merger.
Ahead of Carney visit, China rapeseed meal prices slide near two-week low
China’s most active Zhengzhou rapeseed (canola) meal futures fell on Monday, hovering near their lowest point in more than two weeks, as news of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China this week boosted sentiment around a potential canola-related deal.
Beware giving horses too much iron
While an important nutrient, horses consuming too much iron through diet or well water can risk health problems like laminitis
Reading Time: 4 minutes Horses consuming too much iron through diet or well water risk health problems like laminitis. Mineral testing forage and water is good practice for owners.
Glufosinate resistant waterhemp found in U.S. Midwest
Kochia is also showing escapes when sprayed with the Group 10 herbicide, weed scientist warns
Reading Time: 2 minutes News of glufosinate-resistant kochia in the U.S. is concerning as farmers are losing options to control waterhemp, also of the pigweed family.
CFIA looks for feedback on proposed seed potato rule changes
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is looking for public and industry input on proposed amendments to regulations around seed potatoes.
Alberta Pulse Growers fuelling young athletes with local protein source
A one-year partnership with School Sports Alberta to highlight benefits of pulses in student athletes' diets
Reading Time: 3 minutes A one-year partnership with School Sports Alberta to highlight benefits of pulses in student athletes' diets in province's 400-plus schools.
Workshop aims to tackle ‘pandemic’ of rural mental-health struggles
Two-day training opportunity looks to aid farmers in mental-health journey
Reading Time: 2 minutes Canadian organizations combine efforts to provide two-day training seminar on mental health for agricultural industry.
GMO food labelling review opens questions on gene editing
Canada is wrestling with how gene-editing should translate to voluntary genetically modified food labels, or whether it even should