May 30, 2025

Chickpea supplies tight despite large Australian forecast

Australia produced a staggering 2.35 million tonnes of the crop last year, up from 513,000 tonnes the previous year, according to AgPulse Analytica. The firm is forecasting another whopper crop of 2.32 million tonnes in 20...

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May 30, 2025

Free spuds recognize international potato day

Volunteers from Potato Growers of Alberta were hard at work giving away free potatoes to the community in Taber, Alberta, May 30 as part of celebrations held across the world to recognize International Potato Day.

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May 30, 2025

Conditions right for pea leaf weevils to thrive

Pea leaf weevils were a challenging pest for pea growers near the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border in 2024. Since adult weevils hide in shelterbelts and under the snow to survive the winter, it’s likely that 2025 will be anoth...

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May 30, 2025

India extends exemption on pea duty

Canada’s pea producers are breathing a sigh of relief after India announced it is extending duty-free access for yellow peas through March 31, 2026. The exemption was set to expire May 31, 2025. Find out more on the extens...

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May 30, 2025

Is it safe to spray stressed yellow corn?

After a stretch of cool, wet weather many corn fields across Ontario have turned yellow, and growers are asking whether it’s safe to spray the stressed plants. Find out more on what Dr. Peter Sikkema and Peter Johnson have...

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May 30, 2025

Wheat School: Timing fusarium fungicide application in winter wheat

Cool and wet weather are two things Ontario’s wheat crop has seen plenty of in 2025. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Wheat School, agronomist Kurtis Pilkington looks at the role weather could play in the potential d...

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May 30, 2025

Markets react to USDA wheat downgrade & moisture concerns on the Prairies

Global wheat markets surged this week following a surprising downgrade in U.S. winter and spring wheat crop ratings. What does it mean for the overall wheat market direction? For this RealAg Market Update, RealAg Radio hos...

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May 30, 2025

Pulse School: Some weeds are so hard to kill, but why?

Weeds are a constant thorn in the side of pulse producers, but some are proving especially tough to take down. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Pulse School, Mike Palmier, partner and agronomist with MNP AgIntellect, d...

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May 30, 2025

Signals, sentiment, & supply — canola markets hold steady in face of trade & tariff friction

Tight supplies and steady demand continue to underpin strength in the canola market, even as global trade tensions swirl. With futures contracts recently hitting new highs, Canadian growers are navigating both pricing oppo...

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May 30, 2025

Canola School: Managing verticillium stripe before it manages you

In this episode of the RealAgriculture’s Canola School, Jeanette Gaultier discusses where verticillium is showing up and what can be done to manage it. While most visible in Manitoba, the disease has now been confirmed acr...

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May 30, 2025

Soybean School: Late-planted soys still pack yield punch

What are the prospects for those struggling beans? How much yield potential remains for beans yet to be planted? And when should growers consider replanting? On this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, host Bern...

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May 30, 2025

Cereal aphids & black cutworm alert

This cooler, wet weather seems to have delayed plant growth but also has been ideal for pests to build in fields or do more feeding while the plant growth is slowed. Read more on cereal aphid activity and black cutworm mot...

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May 30, 2025

ICE Close: Canola Drops on Chicago Soybean Oil Losses

Hefty losses in Chicago soybean oil futures pulled canola futures lower to end the week.

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