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Croplife becomes newest member of the ‘Road to 2050 initiative’

CropLife Canada is now an industry partner on the ‘Road to 2050’ climate-solution initiative.

The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) wanted the strategy to focus on innovation, research, and beneficial management practices, representing a practical and proactive approach to tackling climate change.

Recommendations will guide government policies and programming directed at Canada’s grains sector.

CropLife Canada President and CEO Pierre Petelle said it advocates for a science-based regulatory environment that enables innovation in Canada. He said Canadian farmers have long been early adopters of new technologies, including plant science innovations, which has made them global leaders in sustainable production.

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one-on-one interview from the fields of Seminole County, Georgia, corn and soybean grower Greg Mims walks us through the realities of farming in 2025. From planting in March to harvesting for chicken feed, Greg shares how favorable weather conditions helped this year’s crop—but also why rising input costs and low commodity prices continue to challenge profitability.

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