ON Diagnostic Day 2: Tackling plant disease & yield-robbing pests

Buckle up, it’s time for Episode 2 of Ontario Diagnostic Days! Managing plant disease and insects is the focus of Day 2. Check out the RealAgriculture video at the link below.

Wheat Pete's Word: Leafhoppers, peak flight of WBC, & managed wheat results

In this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson has got some timely reminders for farmers as we head into the middle of summer. From leafhoppers in alfalfa, to peak flight of western bean cutworm, and on to what the p...

Seeing lots of rootworm adults in rootworm Bt fields? Let us know!

Corn rootworm adults emerged a few weeks earlier than usually and are quite abundant this year. What should you do if you see significant populations of rootworm or signs of goosenecking injury in your rootworm Bt fields? ...

Western bean cutworm catches are climbing

ICE Close: Canola Up Ahead of Long Weekend

The canola market was stronger on Friday, testing fresh six-month highs once again as speculative traders remained on the buy side.

Chicago Close: Corn, Soys End Week with Small Gains

Map: Monthly US Drought Monitor Bodes Well for Soybeans

The latest US monthly drought outlook bodes well for soybeans but is less promising for 2021 winter wheat crops.

Alberta Yields Seen Above Average Overall

Map: Dryness Still Impacting Parts of Ontario

Despite a reprieve earlier this month, portions of Ontario are still badly in need of additional moisture.

Map: Vegetative Growth Continues to Suggest Good Crops in Most of Prairies

ICE Close: Canola Corrects Lower on Profit Taking, Farmer Selling

Canola futures ended weaker on Thursday, backing away from nearby highs as speculators took profits and the recent strength encouraged some farmer selling.

Chicago Close: Corn Shrugs Off Big Sale to China

Corn futures ended little changed on Thursday, even after the USDA reported a huge sale to China.

Most Saskatchewan Crop Conditions Little Changed

Crop development has progressed rapidly amid this past week’s warmer temperatures, but most Saskatchewan crop conditions were little changed overall.