Fertilizer Canada Urging a Resolution Today to End the St. Lawrence Seaway Strike

Nov 01, 2023

Today is a pivotal day for the negotiations between the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) and Unifor to come to a resolution and end the St. Lawrence Seaway strike. This vital trade channel has been shut down for six days and it must be reopened as soon as possible. If a resolution is not reached by the end of day today, we are calling on the federal government to use all available tools under the Canada Labour Code to find a swift resolution and end the strike. Any delays will further impact shipments of fertilizer into Eastern Canada that is needed for spring application and exports of potash needed by farmers around the world. Each day the seaway is shut down further jeopardizes our reputation on the world stage as a reliable trading partner. It is crucial farmers at home and around the world have reliable access to fertilizer to grow healthy, nutritious crops and protect food security.

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Video: Dr. Fei Yang Discusses Corn Rootworm, European Corn Borer, and Pest Monitoring

What insect threats are Minnesota corn growers facing, and what research is helping farmers stay ahead of them?

At the 2026 MN Ag Expo, University of Minnesota entomologist Fei Yang shared updates on three Minnesota Corn-supported research projects focused on insect monitoring, seed treatments, and pest resistance.

Current work includes statewide monitoring programs that use pheromone, light, and sticky traps to track key pests such as black cutworm, true armyworm, corn earworm, European corn borer, and corn rootworm. Researchers are also evaluating whether high-rate seed treatments provide effective corn rootworm control and studying the development of resistance in European corn borer populations to Bt corn traits.

These projects help researchers better understand pest pressures across Minnesota and provide farmers with practical information to support informed management decisions.