February sees a surge in Canadian combine sales

Canada saw a significant surge in combine sales in February 2024, up by 27.2% compared to the previous year. Year-to-date data indicates a 6.3% increase in combine sales compared to 2023, with a total of 131 units sold in February and 255 units sold overall.

2024 agriculture crop shifts

Canadian farmers are tweaking their 2024 crop plans, increasing some plantings like wheat and corn, while reducing others like canola and soybeans.

Myrna Grahn joins CAAR as Executive Director

We are excited to announce the appointment of Myrna Grahn as the new Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers (CAAR), starting March 25, 2024.

Ceres and Trimex  team up for regenerative wheat

Grupo Trimex, Mexico's top flour miller, has partnered with Ceres Global Ag Corp. to promote sustainable wheat production through regenerative agriculture.

Water set to flow Lake Diefenbaker in Saskatchewan

The Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project promises to revitalize over 500,000 acres of farmland, eagerly awaited by Saskatchewan's rural municipalities.

The rise of NPK fertilizers

The global NPK fertilizers market is set to reach $158.16 billion by 2032 driven by demand in developing countries and innovations in farming.  However there are challenges on the horizon like rising raw material costs.

Warning regarding ammonia nurse tank safety

The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) have issued a safety advisory to provide notice of the possibility of catastrophic failure of certain hazardous materials packages commonly known as “nurse tanks.”