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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.
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.
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.
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.
Hopes high for black barley

Hopes high for black barley

The grains contain higher levels of anthocyanins, compounds that are powerful antioxidants.
Nutrien paints bullish fertilizer industry picture despite poor Q1 results

Nutrien paints bullish fertilizer industry picture despite poor Q1 results

Low U.S. corn profitability big threat to phosphate demand, analyst says.
What makes a severe thunderstorm?

What makes a severe thunderstorm?

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