New Soil Health Training Program Aims to Boost Sustainable Farming in Western Canada
The article discusses the growing importance of soil health in agriculture, highlighting the complexity and vast amount of information available on the topic, such as terms like “aggregate stability” and […]
California’s New Biofuel Cap Sparks Concern in Canada’s Canola Sector
California’s proposed amendments to its Low Carbon Fuel Standard have alarmed Canada’s canola sector. The amendments include a 20% cap on the use of soybean and canola oil in biomass-based […]
Ontario Field Day a very successful event
From Eugenia Banks and the Ontario Potato Board: The 2024 Ontario Potato Field Day was a superb event. The attendance of 300+ guests exceeded expectations. It was the largest number […]
World’s highest potato yield per acre, world record in Washington State
Washington State has set a world record for the highest potato yield per acre, averaging 30 tons per acre, which is twice the national average in the United States. This […]
Volm at CMPA in Vancouver
We are happy to see our national sponsor Volm Companies Canada at the CPMA show in Vancouver! Mark Zachanowich, Marsha Pozza and Leighton Hill of Volm Cos. Photo Credit: […]
April Holdings Report
There are 52,393,000 cwt of potatoes in storage in Canada as of April 1, 2024, a 12.5% increase over April 2023, and well above the 5 year average. The majority […]
March Holdings Report/Bulletin de l’inventaire pour mars (FR)
Total Canadian Potato Storage Holdings on March 1, 2024 totaled 64,025 million cwtwhich is up 10% over March 2023 but slightly below the five year average. We havesomewhat of a […]
February Holdings Report/Bulletin de l’inventaire pour février (FR)
Total Canadian Potato Storage Holdings on February 1, 2024 totalled 74,031 million cwt which is up 8.2% over February 2023 and well above the five year average. Again this month, […]
Crop Update October / État Des Cultures Octobre (FR)
For stakeholders in the agricultural sector, the October update serves as a barometer, shaping market dynamics, pricing strategies, and supply chain logistics. Additionally, it offers policymakers valuable data for forecasting food security and making informed decisions.
November Crop Update / État Des Cultures Novembre (FR)
Additionally, seasonal challenges such as pest infestations posed threats to certain crops, necessitating vigilant monitoring and management strategies. As November progressed, farmers engaged in late-season activities, including winter crop preparations and soil conservation efforts.
