A PhD student at the University of Saskatchewan has been working on developing a method of detecting fusarium damaged kernels to ease the struggles of producers, agronomists and industry.
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Fusarium head blight mycotoxin detector in the works
Portable machine to identify contaminated kernels under development at the University of Saskatchewan
University of Manitoba hires potato researcher
Potato sustainability research chair joins school to lead its sustainability research efforts into the crop
A new research chair position at the University of Manitoba will tackle sustainability in the potato industry.
Lower nitrogen rates in dry beans could pay off for farmers
Manitoba trials test whether farmers can apply less nitrogen to dry beans without losing yield, despite their typically poor nitrogen-fixing capacity
Manitoba research is testing whether reduced nitrogen fertilizer in dry beans can maintain yields while cutting costs and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Louis Dreyfus posts higher volumes, lower profits in first half
Agricultural commodity merchant Louis Dreyfus Company recorded a rise in first-half sales, supported by higher volumes shipped, but weaker prices for most crops pushed down profits, it said on Friday.
No special crop fireworks expected
Prices are down and carry-in is up for many crops, and farmers are likely to lock the bins for the time being
farmers should not expect fireworks in the special crops market due to ample supplies.
Proposed dicamba restrictions please expert
Pest Management Regulatory Agency proposes banning “over-the-top” spraying of dicama on soybeans.
China snaps up Australian canola after trade spat with Canada, sources say
Chinese state trading firm COFCO has bought up to nine 60,000-metric-ton cargoes of Australian canola, three trade sources told Reuters, after Beijing last month imposed preliminary anti-dumping duties on imports of the oilseed from traditional supplier Canada.
Canada, Mexico announce new partnership
Canada and Mexico announced a new partnership between the two countries intended to strengthen economic and security ties.
Canadian economy going ‘under the speed limit,’ says FCC analyst
Farm Credit Canada outlined less than impressive numbers for Canada’s economy Sept. 18, and that will spill over into agriculture.
Fall rye hits record high in Manitoba
More Manitoba acres were growing fall rye in 2025 than ever before
Winter cereals 2025: More Manitoba fields grew fall rye in 2025 than ever before, but winter wheat slipped and, while spring stand survival was good, drought took its toll
