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Unprecedented payout in forage rainfall insurance

Unprecedented payout in forage rainfall insurance

Over 90 per cent of insured Forage Rainfall Insurance Program Acres in Saskatchewan receive payout for 2023.
Ukraine expects big canola crop

Ukraine expects big canola crop

4.2 million tonnes of production is the forecast.
Look back at the Aug. 27, 1925, issue of Western Producer

Look back at the Aug. 27, 1925, issue of Western Producer

For the next year, this column will mark The Western Producer’s 100th anniversary by taking a deep dive every week into a past issue of the paper.
China’s economic slump may spare ag exports

China’s economic slump may spare ag exports

Chinese imports fell by 12.4 percent in July compared to a year ago, but imports of agricultural goods have fared better.
Opinion: Support for livestock sector might need new approach

Opinion: Support for livestock sector might need new approach

Many cattle producers are uncomfortable with making continual requests for help from government.
Grasslands seen as answer

Grasslands seen as answer

Livestock producers concerned about the continuing shift to converting grassland to crops.
Agco to introduce new round baler series

Agco to introduce new round baler series

The 1 Series 4X6 and 5X6 balers, which are making their debut this summer, will wear the Massey Ferguson brand name.
Wheat tumbles despite tight stocks

Wheat tumbles despite tight stocks

An analyst thinks Russia’s strong export program is behind spring wheat’s recent 15 percent price decline at Minneapolis.
El Nino should benefit South American crops

El Nino should benefit South American crops

Argentina’s corn production fell 31 percent year-on-year in 2022-23.
Profits up at agriculture equipment makers

Profits up at agriculture equipment makers

Higher sales and profit margins boost the balance sheets of the makers of the major agricultural implement brands.