Canada will likely be facing more competition in pea export markets this year.
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Canada may struggle to find markets for its peas
Competition for sales is expected to heat up as Russia expects a bigger crop following last year’s disappointing harvest
Hopes high for Alberta twinned highway project
The twinning of Highway 3 in southern Alberta is seen as another step in paving the road to agriculture prosperity in the region
What oil and gas has meant to northern Alberta, agriculture has meant to the southern part of the province.
Bayer loses appeal of $611M Roundup verdict in Missouri
A Missouri appellate court has upheld a $611 million verdict awarded to three people who sued Bayer alleging that its Roundup weedkiller caused their cancer, a ruling the company says it will further appeal.
CBOT weekly: Weather in focus for soybeans, corn and wheat
Weather conditions will be a major factor moving grain and oilseed markets in the United States over the next few months, as seeding operations wrap up and attention turns to the developing crops.
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
Saskatchewan-owned and operated Drake Meats Processors Inc. will be expanding operations with a new meat processing facility in Saskatoon.
Farmers’ realized net income fell $3.3 billion in 2024: StatCan
Livestock receipts rose across all sectors except poultry; crop receipts fell
Canadian farmers' realized net income declined by nearly 26 per cent in 2024 according to preliminary data from Statistics Canada. This was largely driven by declines in crop receipts as prices fell.
Farm climate adaptation on tap with Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association project
Modelling will weigh how climate change will affect Manitoba farms and how they can adapt more climate resilient practices
The latest project from the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association hopes to put a local lens on climate resilience.
Drought developing in northern Saskatchewan agricultural region
Almost no rain has fallen since April 1 in Nipawin and Prince Albert
In the 30 days of April, Nipawin received one millimetre of precipitation. In the first 27 days of May, the Environment Canada weather station in Nipawin recorded 1.5 mm of rain and snow.
Manitoba Crop Report: Dry conditions speed up planting
Dry conditions allowed Manitoba farmers to accelerate seeding to 85 per cent completion during the week ended May 25, 2025.
Drought developing in northern Saskatchewan agricultural region
Almost no rain has fallen since April 1 in Nipawin and Prince Albert
In the 30 days of April, Nipawin received one millimetre of precipitation. In the first 27 days of May, the Environment Canada weather station in Nipawin recorded 1.5 mm of rain and snow.
