Saskatchewan producers are encouraged to watch for waterhemp and Palmer amaranth, which have not yet established themselves in the province.
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VIDEO: Saskatchewan producers urged to watch for pigweeds
Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth have not yet established themselves in the province, but vigilance needed
Canada’s annual inflation rate eases to 1.7 per cent in July, core measures stay firm
Canada’s annual inflation rate eased to 1.7 per cent in July from 1.9 per cent in the prior month as lower year-on-year gasoline prices kept the consumer price index low, but core measures of inflation stayed sticky, data showed on Tuesday.
Research study examines fall nitrogen timing
Researchers look for insights into how to keep fall nitrogen fertilizer in place and available for the next crop
When it comes to fall fertilizer application, minimizing loss is a big part of the conversation. At the site of one federal research project, it’s the whole point.
Heat waves combine sunshine and sinking air
As we continue our look at heat waves, I figured we should first define what they are by looking at the criteria Environment Canada uses to define heat events.
Livestock Tax Deferral regions announced for drought-affected producers
Cattle producers in large swaths of Western Canada and northwest Ontario will qualify for Livestock Tax Deferral in 2025, federal agriculture minister Heath MacDonald announced on Monday.
U.S. biofuel policies bearish for Canadian oilseeds but opportunities in sight says FCC
Farm Credit Canada reports on biofuel trends to watch amid continued U.S. policy wrangling
While U.S. policy changes may reduce demand for Canadian canola and biofuel exports, but a Farm Credit Canada economist says other renewable fuel opportunities could spur growth.
China buys first Australian canola cargo since 2020, traders say
A Chinese state-run trading firm has booked a cargo of about 50,000 metric tons of new-crop Australian canola, two traders told Reuters, just days after Beijing imposed temporary levies on top supplier Canada.
Manitoba beekeepers battle for survival
Honeybee colony losses have hit 43 per cent, making 2025 the latest in a string of poor bee survival years for Manitoba’s honey producers
Honeybee colony losses have hit 43 per cent, making 2025 the latest in a string of poor bee survival years for Manitoba’s honey producers
Alberta crop diversification centres receive funding
Upgrades and replacements to greenhouses, labs and administrative buildings supported in Edmonton, Brooks
$5.2 million of provincial funding pumped into crop diversity research centres
Dennis Laycraft to be inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
Long-time beef industry champion Dennis Laycraft to be honoured for decades of dedication to agriculture this fall
Dennis Laycraft, a champion for the beef industry, will be inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame this fall.
