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Well, it happened. The corn/DAP ratio has finally matched the all-time high set in 2008. The current relationship has farmers spending more bushels than ever to pay for their phosphate needs. With India paying higher overnight, we likely break it next week.

Condolences to the Hannam family. Peter was a diplomat and builder who brought people together to get things done. farmtario.com/news/farmer-in…

Historically strong week for #ethanol production brownfieldagnews.com/news/historica… #agnews Brownfield Ag News

Here’s some good perspective from my colleague Bruce Burnett. Yes there’s lots of market roiling news for crops - but Canadian crop exports are hitting record levels. producer.com/markets/canadi…

What’s new and returning for Ag in Motion 2025 vist.ly/3n62vkm #cdnag #westcdnag #AIM25

Why are global urea prices screaming higher? #1 Russia - in middle of Ukraine war #3 Iran - in middle of Israel war #4 Egypt - production down as Israel scales back gas due to Iran war I sure didn't have this playing out on my outlook list...

Mann brothers settle differences vist.ly/3n7mm8k #cdnag #westcdnag

Take two minutes from your day to watch this excellent reminder.

It’s a bit damp to make hay here at the Ontario Forage Expo near Paisley. No smell of freshly baked hay today, but they will do an equipment drive by and commentary.

New P&H facility at Picton terminal really taking shape. Slip form started going up Monday morning, should be at 140’ and ready for tops Monday afternoon (yes, this coming Monday)

Why are farmers screaming right now? It isn't just grain price. Fert/corn ratio some of the worst in history. Farmers spending huge amount on next inputs: Urea - 3rd worst UAN - 2nd worst DAP - worst Potash - only "middle ground" value today

From a conversation I had with someone from Iowa visiting Ontario yesterday: "There's a lot that similar between home and Ontario, we're on a similar latitude, but Ontario's just more beautiful." I told him I'd take that assessment.

It’s an honour to again be named the Chair of the Senate Agriculture and Forestry Committee for this 45th Parliamentary Session. I am looking forward to continuing the great work with my colleagues on the committee and supporting the agriculture and forestry sectors!

There’s a lot of truth to this.

At the Seeds Canada conference, Tyler McCann took part in a panel on trade & politics. Read this The Western Producer article by John Greig for the panel's insights, from renegotiating #CUSMA to how changes under Prime Minister Carney will affect #CdnAg. producer.com/news/maintaini…

After getting the 🦝 population back down to manageable levels, we’re finally starting to see some volume coming from the field. Crazy how much those critters can trash in a short time. Fresh sweetcorn is here and for the season! #veggiefarming #ontag

Using gene editing to develop a higher-yielding, more robust canola; FCC unveils an AI extension advisor; and delaying trade negotiations with the U.S. may help Canada get a better deal. It's your national agriculture news recap for July 11. #CndAg #ICYMI agcanada.com/video/agcanada…

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I am sorry to hear this. Simon was a good guy who believed in journalism and in agriculture.