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Big global wheat crop expected to pressure prices

Big global wheat crop expected to pressure prices

World wheat stocks could climb to 271 million tonnes by the end of 2025-26, up from 264 million tonnes at the end of 2024-25.
Prairie farmland still a bargain

Prairie farmland still a bargain

Cropland costs have risen dramatically, but it’s still deeply discounted according to an investor.
Genomics research to enhance the Canadian beef cattle industry

Genomics research to enhance the Canadian beef cattle industry

The University of Saskatchewan will be receiving $3.4 million for beef cattle genomics research, for the first beef-focused research facilities in Canada.
Southwest Saskatchewan continues in drought conditions

Southwest Saskatchewan continues in drought conditions

Four rural municipalities near Maple Creek declare drought emergency as farmers face worsening dry weather and rising production costs.
‘Yee Ha’ youth equestrian event returns to Moose Jaw for workshop

‘Yee Ha’ youth equestrian event returns to Moose Jaw for workshop

First launched more than a decade ago, Yee Ha had been on hiatus for years until interest in youth equestrian opportunities brought it back to life in 2024.
Sask. ag consults on drone spraying licence

Sask. ag consults on drone spraying licence

Potential changes to provincial regulations would create a licence category should agricultural products be approved for drone spraying.
Mexico moves from durum exporter to importer

Mexico moves from durum exporter to importer

The rapid decline in the country’s exports is attributed to a combination of unfavourable weather and reduced acres.
SAF mandates prepare for takeoff

SAF mandates prepare for takeoff

Used cooking oil is expected to be the initial feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel, but other sources will eventually be needed.
Study flags trust fails on big farm data

Study flags trust fails on big farm data

Canadian farms have never generated so much data, but many farmers struggle to trust data sharing.
Understanding how hail is formed

Understanding how hail is formed

One way to keep a hailstone from melting before it hits the ground is to start with a big hailstone.
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