Safety experts emphasize the importance of prioritizing safety when using anhydrous ammonia (NH3) after harvest to avoid accidents and ensure a secure farming environment. 

Decarbonizing the Fertilizer Production Sector Requires Flexibility in Technology, Timelines and Government Collaboration, says a sew study from Fertilizer Canada.

Modern agricultural practices boost the global demand for efficient and diverse fertilizer applicators. Fertilizer applicators are seeing a spike in demand.

The October issue of CAAR Communicator should have arrived on your desk by now. The feature article looks at the art and science of moving Canada's grains to international customers -- including a look at the distractions, reactions, red tape, and weather.  

In the August 2023 CAAR Communicator, I rambled at length on the dock worker strike disrupting British Columbia ports and essentially shutting down a significant volume of Canadian exports to Asia.

CN and CPKC railroads detail their plans to provide Canada’s agricultural communities with the best possible service. But a port strike and continued episodes of wet weather can derail those plans.

Learn how to balance leadership and personal relationships while navigating management in various situations.

A comparison of Canadian versus European approaches. Canadian agriculture has embraced innovative technologies and products, something that has been achieved through an efficient regulatory framework and widespread adoption.

A primer on navigating the complex terrain of agriculture commodity markets. Learn how to balance leadership and personal relationships while navigating management in various situations.

Company uses bees to apply, on demand, fungicide to plants.

Canadian predictions for corn, soybeans, and wheat and the dickens of a time it may have as it plays out against the complex machinations of a global background.

Working with Wabtec, the program will improve the fuel efficiency and performance of the railroad’s fleet.

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Summer is almost over and harvest has already begun.  You should be receiving your August 2023 issue of CAAR Communicator in your mailbox. Feature articles include "Drought: the worst is yet to come"  and "Learning to love bills"  

As of July 1, 2023, more than 7,000 port workers across British Columbia went on strike.

A not-so-refreshing look at the drought conditions affecting most Canadian farming sectors.

Embracing flexibility in the agricultural retail industry will create a better work environment.

The strike affecting BC ports could have global ramifications.

A look at the four primary modes of transportation—their pluses and minuses.

Rail transport is quick and easy, but CN’s new tool tells you how to calculate its GHG emissions.

A look at recent Canadian bills and their effect on the ag industry.

A new project to breed low-methane burping cows will reduce GHG emissions without affecting milk production.

Spring is upon us and that means you will be receiving your April 2023 issue of CAAR Communicator soon. Feature articles include "The Barton Report & Current Policy" and "Blinded by Science"  

At the Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture Conference 2023, hosted by University of Manitoba’s National Centre for Livestock and the Environment and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in March, Henry Janzen, Honorary Research Associate, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, Alberta stated that the possibility of net-zero GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions from production agriculture as highly unlikely because of too much leakage.

Dr. Stuart Smyth said that environmental sustainability is more important than economic sustainability

Are you considering a summer intern? Do you already have one lined up?

Give your crop-growing customers these Agronomist tips for yielding better-performing soybean crops.

Learn who took home awards presented at the 2023 CAAR’s Choice Awards Banquet.

Federal grant money is part of an $18 million project to improve the port’s import and export shipping.

CN and CP have moved a lot of grain this season—but could they do better?