Agriculture

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 >

Trial date set for former researcher

Yantai Gan, former researcher at Agri-Food Canada in Swift Current, is facing trial at the Queen's Bench on fraud charges.

Dec 17, 2021 10:51 AM Read more >

Estevan Mercury 4-H kid of the month - Matthew Charlton

The latest 4-H Kid of the month is brought to you by Nelson Motors and Equipment.

Dec 17, 2021 8:57 AM Read more >

OPINION: Gov’t. scapegoats farmers

Western Producer editorial responding to the government's letter to APAS last week.

Dec 16, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Researchers further understanding of gene silencing

Columbia researchers have published findings potentially solving the problem of gene silencing in crop breeding.

Dec 15, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

USDA sees little renewable diesel benefit for soybean oil

Soybean demand from the biodiesel sector is expected to stagnate after next year.

Dec 15, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Complex cattle year turning out better than expected

Prices have been better than expected and demand remains strong; feed is in short supply and costs are high.

Dec 14, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

Enough turkey for Christmas, say growers

Concerns over supply shortages this holiday season shouldn't apply to turkeys if demand is similar to last year, say producers.

Dec 13, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >