Agriculture

U.S. wheat acres stop downward slide

American production has been falling for the last 40 years but it's not certain that this has benefited Canadian growers.

May 18, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

Bunge-Viterra deal sheds temporary light on grain system

Once this takeover is settled, farmers need to think up some way to make sure the visibility doesn’t disappear yet again.

May 17, 2024 10:00 PM Read more >

China hopes GM crops will increase grain self-sufficiency

In only a few years China shifted from a cautious approach to GMOs to solid support.

May 17, 2024 9:44 PM Read more >

Former WP editor retires after 32 years working to inform readers

Mike Raine provided readers with the information they needed to conduct their business.

May 17, 2024 9:00 PM Read more >

New combines from Case IH

Three more new models debut for the 2025 growing season.

May 17, 2024 11:31 AM Read more >

Estevan Mercury Nelson Motors 4-H Member of the Month: Kate Nielsen

The 4-H livestock judging program has been a real highlight for Nielsen.

May 17, 2024 9:15 AM Read more >

Wheat price outlook hinges on Russia

The market has already begun to respond as dry conditions and now frost significantly threaten production this year.

May 13, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

Canada expands avian flu monitoring

Federal government announces new precautions to keep virus out of the country’s dairy herd

May 13, 2024 8:04 AM Read more >

Equipment sales to slow in 2024

Sales of ag equipment could decline by up to 15 per cent in Canada because of slumping grain and oilseed prices

May 12, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Key M Auctions pleased to still offer in-person auctions

Dellan and Donna Mohrbutter of Wauchope still love holding auctions in person, at a time when sales have shifted online.

May 10, 2024 9:56 AM Read more >