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Market watches Russia’s wheat export potential

Market watches Russia’s wheat export potential

Wheat prices would get a boost if the country’s exports remain as low as much of the trade is beginning to forecast.
Irish advocate urges safer farms for Canadian families

Irish advocate urges safer farms for Canadian families

Empowering kids and changing habits are key to preventing farm tragedies, says AgriKinds founder Alma Jordan.
Saskatchewan meat company builds new plant

Saskatchewan meat company builds new plant

Construction of Drake Meats’ new facility in Saskatoon is currently underway and expected to be fully operational by early 2028.
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.
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.
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