Farms.com had the opportunity to video interview farmer and agri banker Clair Doan who is also one of the 2016 Nuffield Canada scholars. Clair's Nuffield research project will focus on how Canada’s supply managed sectors, particularly poultry farmers, can manage during times of uncertainty with increased political and global market pressures. As an advocate for our… Continue
Added by Joe Dales on February 21, 2016 at 7:00am —
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A record-strength El Niño is reshaping weather patterns across North America. Nutrien meteorologist Eric Snodgrass warns that extreme heat, drought risks, and shifting storm tracks could affect crop production this fall.
Grain markets rallied strongly as rising Black Sea export risks, severe Midwest heat, and heavy fund buying drove wheat, corn, and soybeans to multi-year highs.
The Canadian Meat Council says proposed trade rule changes could create food safety concerns and urges Canada to maintain one consistent national inspection standard.
AAFC researchers discovered a potato vine crusher can reduce weed seed growth during harvest, helping farmers lower weed pressure and improve long-term field management.