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

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

The EUCARPIA General Congress will be held at The Westin Hotel in Leipzig, Germany, from August 18 - 23, 2024, with the theme "Global Challenges for Crop Improvement."

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.” 

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.

The Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project promises to revitalize over 500,000 acres of farmland, and Saskatchewan's rural municipalities eagerly await its completion.

The Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers joins more than 100 signatories calling for wider government cooperation to keep Red Sea shipping lanes open and safe.

Through its Seed Regulatory Modernization (Seed-RM) initiative, the CFIA is updating some of its seed regulations to ensure flexibility in addressing future technical advances and scientific innovation in seed and seed potato systems. I would like to hear from CAAR members.

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