Insights and Stories of Robert Arnason

Feb. 20, 2024 at 1:10 pm CST

A U.S. environmental group is pointing a finger at Canadian oat growers, saying they’re the cause of ag chemical residues found in Cheerios and Quaker Oats.

By Robert Arnason

Feb. 14, 2024 at 2:29 pm CST

There's an emerging consensus in Manitoba that soybean acres in the province could soon stabilize at around 1.5 to 1.9 million.

By Robert Arnason

Feb. 9, 2024 at 12:31 pm CST

An Arizona court decision that essentially prohibits American farmers from using dicamba for over-the-top spraying on soybeans and cotton will not stop Canadian growers from using the herbicide this year, says Bayer Crop Science Canada.

By Robert Arnason

Oct. 26, 2023 at 7:02 pm CDT

Chuck Baresich, who owns an agricultural robotics business in Ontario, says controlling weeds with robots is probably best suited for high-value, horticultural crops in Canada. However, large-scale grain farmers could also use the technology if they think about it differently. “Let’s say my brother and me are growing 1,500 acres […]

By Robert Arnason

Oct. 23, 2023 at 4:41 pm CDT

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is getting closer to updating its seed regulations. On Monday, the agency released a “What We Heard” report summarizing the responses of 315 individuals and groups who participated in an online survey from Feb. 15 to May 1. The CFIA is looking to update seed […]

By Robert Arnason