Agriculture

Conditions right for pea leaf weevils to thrive

Weevils emerge in the spring and begin feeding on newly planted field peas or fababeans.

Jun 7, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

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.

Jun 6, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Irish advocate urges safer farms for Canadian families

Empowering kids and changing habits are key to preventing farm tragedies, says AgriKinds founder Alma Jordan.

Jun 5, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

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.

Jun 2, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

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.

May 26, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Canadian biofuel watches policy developments

Sector hopes for improvements to Clean Fuel Regulations and hopes U.S. restrictions on canola can be lifted.

May 22, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Rail enters calm labour seas

Major railways now have prolonged contract agreements with most of their unions.

May 21, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

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.’

May 20, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Weather models predict hot summer

The precipitation forecast is for below average amounts in Manitoba in May with near average amounts elsewhere.

May 19, 2025 11:00 AM Read more >

Hopes high for black barley

The grains contain higher levels of anthocyanins, compounds that are powerful antioxidants.

May 19, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >