Agriculture

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.

May 22, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Canadian biofuel watches policy developments

Sector hopes for improvements to Clean Fuel Regulations and hopes U.S. restrictions on canola can be lifted.

May 22, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Rail enters calm labour seas

Major railways now have prolonged contract agreements with most of their unions.

May 21, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

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.’

May 20, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Weather models predict hot summer

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

May 19, 2025 11:00 AM Read more >

Hopes high for black barley

The grains contain higher levels of anthocyanins, compounds that are powerful antioxidants.

May 19, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Breaking new ground in swine disease management

USask research team leads way to contagious disease prevention.

May 18, 2025 6:00 PM Read more >

Nutrien paints bullish fertilizer industry picture despite poor Q1 results

Low U.S. corn profitability big threat to phosphate demand, analyst says.

May 18, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Shortlines look to the past as a way to the future

Great Western Railway marks 25 years of operation.

May 17, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

What makes a severe thunderstorm?

Simply having a big difference in temperatures will not create a thunderstorm.

May 17, 2025 9:30 AM Read more >