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Organic price quotes: Late April

April 30, 2021

Read more: Canadian organic markets holding steady, eyes turn to new crop

Canadian organic markets holding steady, eyes turn to new crop

April 30, 2021

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia staff Organic grain bids held relatively steady across Canada in April despite large price moves in the conventional markets. End users are thought to be well supplied through previous contracts, with attention shifting to new crop growing conditions. “A lot of folks are wondering why organic markets are not moving […]

Organic price quotes: Late March

March 31, 2021

Read more: Avoid growing wheat, look to other pulses, grains and oilseeds

Organic pea-based ingredient processor gets federal backing

May 7, 2021

An Edmonton processor making a food-grade high-fibre sugar substitute from organic pea starch has picked up federal funding to speed its expansion in Alberta. Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) last month announced a federal interest-free loan worth about $2.94 million for BioNeutra North America. The investment, WD said, will allow the company “to acquire equipment […]

Collaborative marketing can make customers part of something bigger

April 19, 2021

Teaming up with other growers can widen a customer base, create more convenience, and give new farmers a leg up By Geralyn Wichers Glacier FarmMedia staff Collaborating with other farmers to direct market food can show customers that they are part of a larger community, says one direct-market farmer. And, unlike organics or environment-friendly farming […]

COVID-19 spurs direct marketing growth

February 26, 2021

Consumer desire to source local food a cash-cow for on-farm direct marketing businesses By Diana Martin Glacier FarmMedia staff Consumers took a more active role in sourcing locally produced protein when COVID-19 exposed challenges in the food supply chain. Mike Dougherty, along with his mom Suzy and brother Doug had been steadily growing their 50-acre […]

Climate-smart ag strategies may cut nitrous oxide emissions from corn production

April 23, 2021

Penn State – For corn, using dairy manure and legume cover crops in crop rotations can reduce the need for inorganic nitrogen fertilizer and protect water quality, but these practices also can contribute to emissions of nitrous oxide — a potent greenhouse gas. That is the conclusion of Penn State researchers, who measured nitrous oxide […]

Ghosts of past pesticide use can haunt organic farms for decades

March 10, 2021

American Chemical Society – Although the use of pesticides in agriculture is increasing, some farms have transitioned to organic practices and avoid applying them. But it’s uncertain whether chemicals applied to land decades ago can continue to influence the soil’s health after switching to organic management. Now, researchers reporting in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology have […]

Soil’s processes need to be understood to build organic matter

February 19, 2021

By Diana Martin Glacier FarmMedia staff To understand the paradigm shift in the production of soil organic matter you’re going to have to dig a little deeper. “Soil organic matter (SOM) is intimately linked to soil health, to ecosystem health, to planetary health and it has influences on the physical, chemical and biological properties of […]