Agriculture

Low crop yields, high prices for farmers in 2021

Climatologists and others who examine weather patterns seem to indicate extreme weather may become the norm in the future.

Dec 24, 2021 7:40 AM Read more >

Agriculture This Week: How big can Prairie canola crush be?

Plants have economic impact for communities

Dec 24, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

Federal program focuses on ag communication

The AgriCommunication Initiative is intended to help farmers share their stories with the public to increase awareness.

Dec 23, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

Pet boom increases pulse demand

Pet food manufacturers in the United States are buying more pulses from Canada as more people buy pets during COVID.

Dec 22, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Vaccine resistance may threaten truck traffic

Some companies are considering switching to rail to transport shipments, say experts.

Dec 21, 2021 12:15 PM Read more >

Gene editing policy expected

Guidance on gene-edited crop regulations in Canada is soon expected from Health Canada.

Dec 20, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >

Opinion: Gene editing another necessary tool for farmers

A Western Producer editorial.

Dec 19, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Food inflation alarm sounded

Food prices in Canada are set to rise again soon, say experts.

Dec 18, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Yorkton forage demo gets funding

Project will include legumes and grasses

Dec 18, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Sask. trespass laws take effect Jan. 1

New trespassing law amendments come into effect next week.

Dec 17, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >