Because of the accumulation of lawsuits against Roundup, Bayer says it may soon stop making the popular herbicide.

What would happen if Roundup disappeared?

Bayer has hinted it might exit the glyphosate business due to legal problems; here’s what that could mean for Prairie farmers

Reading Time: 5 minutes Farmers could be forced to operate without Roundup in the not-so-distant future, as Bayer has hinted it may soon exit the glyphosate business. But are there other options for weed control?






‘There isn’t a lot of pricing available out there for old or new crop on a lot of commodities.’ – Scott Shiels. Photo: Thinkstock

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Prices mixed

Wheat complex bumps up, tariff concerns weigh on values

Western Canadian cash prices for spring wheat and amber durum were mixed during the week ended April 3. While upticks in the United States wheat complex lent support, concerns over the worldwide reciprocal tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on April 2 generated a lot of uneasiness in the markets.