Intelligence Brief
Record canola acreage collides with shifting pest dynamics
July 7, 2026
Record canola acreage Weevil range expansion Pest pressure escalation Crop management complexity
Western acreage reached a record 23.44 million canola acres in 2026, surpassing the 2017 benchmark and signaling continued area expansion. This growth intersects with shifting pest dynamics, as cabbage seedpod weevil populations advance northward and eastward, demanding earlier management interventions and increasing risk across new growing regions.
Analyst weighs how long the cattle market run can last
Cattle herds are at 70-year lows and prices keep climbing. Analyst Brian Perillat on when the peak comes and what to watch this fall. The post Analyst weighs how long the cattle market run can last appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.
Western Canada bursts with canola
Statistics Canada’s June 30 update reports record 23.44 million canola acres seeded in 2026, over the 23.01-million record in 2017. The post Western Canada bursts with canola appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
La météo limite les gains sur les marchés
Les bonnes conditions sur le terrain ont laissé peu de place à une embellie des prix, à l’exception du blé. L’article La météo limite les gains sur les marchés est apparu en premier sur Le Bulletin des agriculteurs.
Cabbage seedpod weevil counts call for early action
As weevil populations continue to press northward and eastward in Western Canada, canola growers will instead want to consider the pest as an ongoing challenge. The post Cabbage seedpod weevil counts call for early action appeared first on Grainews.
OptiSort 3D camera creates new finishing pig management options
The OptiSort system measures weights, growth progress and body condition of finishing pigs, which allows for more accurate shipping. The post OptiSort 3D camera creates new finishing pig management options appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
Heat stress takes a hidden toll on breeding cattle
When the humidity index climbs, breeding cattle lose fertility in ways you can't see: silent heat, embryo loss, even sterile bulls. Here's what helps. The post Heat stress takes a hidden toll on breeding cattle appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
“AI for All” in agriculture requires systems-level change
‘AI for all’ in Canadian agriculture means change is needed at the regional and systems levels for farmers, an Ontario public policy expert writes. The post “AI for All” in agriculture requires systems-level change appeared first on Farmtario.
Heat stress takes a hidden toll on breeding cattle
When the humidity index climbs, breeding cattle lose fertility in ways you can't see: silent heat, embryo loss, even sterile bulls. Here's what helps. The post Heat stress takes a hidden toll on breeding cattle appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.
Analyst weighs how long the cattle market run can last
Cattle herds are at 70-year lows and prices keep climbing. Analyst Brian Perillat on when the peak comes and what to watch this fall. The post Analyst weighs how long the cattle market run can last appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
Liver flukes: a hidden parasite spreading in Prairie herds
Liver flukes are turning up more often in Western Canadian cattle, often found only at postmortem. Here’s how to spot, treat and prevent them. The post Liver flukes: a hidden parasite spreading in Prairie herds appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
Six-per-cent milk arrives at the right time in Canada
Six per cent milk products such as Agropur’s in Canada could help use up some of the surplus of butterfat in the domestic dairy marketplace, John Greig writes. The post Six-per-cent milk arrives at the right time in Canada appeared first on Farmtario.
Farmers receive less of the food dollar: study
Farmers continue to receive less of the food dollar, even as consumers pay more for their groceries, says the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan.
Electric vehicle growth complicates hopes for biofuel
Will crop derived biofuel save North American farmers from an extended agricultural economic depression? I wouldn’t bet the farm on it.
Differing values, desire for food system transparency behind GMO label debate
Desire for transparency and food sovereignty, fears about GMO and gene-edited foods’ safety
New farmer network supports ag tech testing, adoption
Glacier FarmMedia – Prairie farmers seeking greater confidence in the latest tech innovations they’re being asked to adopt now have a new collaborative network to test and validate agricultural technology in real-world conditions. Farm Credit Canada, Manitoba-based EMILI and Indiana-based WHIN launc…
Stock growers oppose sale of Termuende research farm
Stock growers are fighting the U of S sale of the Termuende research farm, a 1,920-acre beef site one researcher calls impossible to replace. The post Stock growers oppose sale of Termuende research farm appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.
U.S. government seeks glyphosate alternatives
The Environmental Protection Agency has launched a $30 million project to find products and practices that can replace chemical dry down of crops.
Bayer fuels break-up talk as Roundup placed in separate business
Bayer said on Thursday it was consolidating its U.S. Roundup business in its new Ruveon unit. Analysts suggest this could be a step toward separation of its agricultural business.
How a 3D camera creates new finishing pig management options
The OptiSort 3D camera sorting system measures weights, growth progress and body condition of finishing pigs, which makes for more accurate shipping. The post How a 3D camera creates new finishing pig management options appeared first on Farmtario.
Portable PathoScan device diagnoses crop diseases in the field
Saskatchewan entrepreneur Ethan Done has co-designed a system called the PathoScan that gives producers and agronomists a chance to identify crop disease right in the field. The post Portable PathoScan device diagnoses crop diseases in the field appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
Misinformation, polarization drive agriculture off social media
Misinformation and polarization lead to agri-food disengagement with social media, a new University of Guelph survey by Ataharul Chowdhury and Khonodokar Kabir shows. The post Misinformation, polarization drive agriculture off social media appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.
Members of new grocery code reluctant to file complaints: report
The Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct report shows some members are reluctant to report issues for fear of straining relationships.
Ammonia from wastewater: How we’re turning a pollutant into fertilizer and clean fuel
The International Renewable Energy Agency projects that global ammonia demand could approach 700 million tonnes a year by 2050, nearly four times more than what is produced today. (Unsplash) Ammonia rarely makes headlines, but much of modern life depends on it. The compound of nitrogen and hydrogen…
Historical records reveal how Canada’s weather has changed over the centuries
Tornadoes, floods, wildfires and storms have all been in the news recently, and all are taken as harbingers of a coming climate catastrophe. The word “unprecedented” is often used in such reports, but are these disruptive weather events unusual for the various climates of Canada? How can we tell? It…
Provinces move to contain invasive mussels at Lake of the Prairies
Watercraft and equipment on or in the Manitoba/Saskatchewan lake must be decontaminated after surveillance found mussels near Manitoba’s Highway 5 bridge.
Pathways CCS is a Costly Carbon Capture Con
The Pathways carbon capture project is being sold by the federal government as a climate solution. In reality, it is an expensive, risky and...Read More The post Pathways CCS is a Costly Carbon Capture Con appeared first on Environmental Defence.
Strong El Niño will develop rapidly over coming months, says UN weather agency
The United Nations weather agency on Friday raised its forecast for the rapid emergence of a strong El Niño in the coming months, warning that the phenomenon is likely to drive global temperatures higher.
Animals are often moved to make way for infrastructure, but we don’t know what happens to them next
When major infrastructure projects are built in rural areas, wildlife is often dislocated and moved out of the way. This is called mitigation translocation, and it is a globally recognized method for moving animals. However, not everyone applies it the same way, or even at all. In Canada, provinces…
What everyone gets wrong about the modern job search — and what actually works
Job searching has never been more accessible — or more confusing. Platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed and employer career pages let candidates submit applications with just a few clicks. What happens after they click “submit,” however, has become fertile ground for misinformation. Social media is filled…
CBC’s NHL hockey loss points to the need to rethink public media for the digital age
The sudden end of Hockey Night in Canada on CBC television after nearly 75 years on the air came as a shock to many Canadians. But the end of Canada’s longest running and most cherished television program is an opportunity for the CBC to embrace the sort of transformative change that will help to en…
World Cup identity crisis: Who to root for when you feel torn between your birth country and your home?
Jesse Marsch, head coach of the Canadian national soccer team, said in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup: “We are so proud to be bringing the country together around The People’s Team this summer.” While this message illustrates the excitement of Canada competing on home turf, how the “People’s Team…