Variety resistance is getting more specific on crop disease pathogens, but that information must be conveyed in a way that actually helps producers make rotation decisions.
Going beyond “Resistant” on crop seed labels
Variety resistance is getting more specific on crop disease pathogens, but that information must be conveyed in a way that actually helps producers make rotation decisions.
Global pulse consumption to grow
Report estimates consumption will reach 8.6 kilograms per person in 2034, up from seven kilograms today
Global per capita pulse consumption is expected to rise 23 per cent by 2034.
Feeder market adds New World screwworm risk premium
Feedlots contemplate the probability of Canadian border closing to U.S. feeder cattle if parasite found in United States
Feedlots contemplate the probability of Canadian border closing to U.S. feeder cattle if parasite found in United States
The Western Producer Livestock Report: July 24, 2025
WP livestock report for hogs, bison and sheep for July 24
Proactive approach best bet with looming catastrophes
The Pan-Canadian Action Plan on African swine fever has been developed to avoid the worst case scenario — a total loss ofmarket access.
The Western Producer Livestock Report: July 10, 2025
WP livestock report for July 10
Wheat exporters expected to set record pace
Year-to-date exports for the week ending June 29 are more than 1.017 million tonnes above the pace set last year
Wheat exports are expected to continue at a strong pace through the remainder of the crop year. Photo: file
Feeder market may overextend to the upside
The current situation provides an opportunity for the cow-calf producer but is negative news for the feedlot operator
Cow-calf producers are advised to avoid selling calves in October because this is usually the lowest price in the fall.
Pulse sector fights anti-green trend
U.S. president Trump has attacked the sustainability movement, but a major pulse player urges investors to stick with the industry
pushing pulses as an environmental solution can be risky
Most crops off to good start
Some parts of the Prairies are very dry, but provincial crop specialists say it’s still early in the season
Some parts of the Prairies are very dry, but provincial crop specialists say it’s still early in the season
