Reading Time: < 1 minute Farmers select seeds based on factors such as quality, yield potential, field conditions, crop rotation, cost implications, market dynamics and environmental conditions. Azam Nikzad, market analyst/coordinating researcher with the Alberta government, says the advantage of using certified seed often justifies the higher upfront cost. “Producers aim to optimize their choices by maximizing productivity and reducing […] Read more
Certified seed cost trends
Corteva profit beats on higher seed prices; plans $1 bln share buyback
Depressed seed sales offset by higher price in North American and European markets and higher corn acres
Agricultural chemical and seed company Corteva beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday as higher prices in its seeds business offset lower volumes and announced plans to repurchase nearly $1 billion shares in 2024.
Not surprisingly, the cost of certified cereal seed is up
The price hike for wheat has been modest but barley is up sharply, says market analyst
Reading Time: < 1 minute The cost of certified cereal seed is up and will likely keep climbing in the coming year, says a provincial market analyst. In an Agri-News article in mid-February, Ryan Furtas said barley seed prices shot up eight per cent in a month and are now 26 per cent higher than the five-year average. The price […] Read more
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