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Sclerotinia-resistant canola varieties may be in the cards

Sclerotinia-resistant canola varieties may be in the cards

A U.S. company develops a trait that it says provides genetic resistance to sclerotinia, which can be challenging for growers.
Canadians believe higher food prices on the way: survey

Canadians believe higher food prices on the way: survey

A spring survey to gauge consumer opinions about food pricing, buying habits and values found affordability the top concern.
Lower wheat price reduces flour bill

Lower wheat price reduces flour bill

The price of non-durum milling wheat in Saskatchewan was 22 per cent lower in 2024 than it was the previous year.
Industry wrestles with regenerative certification

Industry wrestles with regenerative certification

Canada needs flexible, farmer-driven standards to guide regenerative agriculture, experts say.
Agriculture This Week: New ag minister must prove he is listening

Agriculture This Week: New ag minister must prove he is listening

It is critical is that farm groups and provincial officials come to those talks with an open mind. This can be a fresh start for farm policy so give the process a chance.
Seeding close to 75% complete in Saskatchewan

Seeding close to 75% complete in Saskatchewan

Seeding in Saskatchewan is 72% complete—well ahead of average—thanks to dry weather and recent rain that maintained soil moisture.
Canadian biofuel watches policy developments

Canadian biofuel watches policy developments

Sector hopes for improvements to Clean Fuel Regulations and hopes U.S. restrictions on canola can be lifted.
Rail enters calm labour seas

Rail enters calm labour seas

Major railways now have prolonged contract agreements with most of their unions.
Is agriculture extension working in Canada?

Is agriculture extension working in Canada?

Land grant universities mainly handle extension work in the United States; in Canada, it’s described as more of a ‘mish-mash.’
Weather models predict hot summer

Weather models predict hot summer

The precipitation forecast is for below average amounts in Manitoba in May with near average amounts elsewhere.
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