The death of the Canadian Wheat Board lead to a reduction in the volume of economic research — expert-based studies — undertaken in the producer interest since 2012.
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Newly formed oilseeds organization introduced
SaskCanola and SaskFlax make their final presentations as SaskOilseeds gets to work representing producers’ interests
REGINA — SaskOilseeds took the stage as the newest provincial crop commission earlier this month, with the final presentations from SaskCanola and SaskFlax and the reveal of a new logo. The merger of the two was official Aug. 1, and after wrapping up some final financial transactions, the new entity has settled in to handle […] Read more
Fed funding for ag research is ‘ideological,’ says Tory MP
In the second week of November, the Agri-food Innovation Council invited MP Warren Steinley to talk about agricultural research and innovation in Canada. During a webinar, Steinley was asked about the government’s funding priorities and how much it dedicates to climate change research within agriculture. “I think this is an ideological position this government has. […] Read more
Cost of access to plant gene banks may increase
Proposed changes to international plant gene sharing treaty could could bring additional costs to researchers, farmers
Glacier FarmMedia – Plant breeders around the globe can freely access plant gene banks for development of new crop varieties under the Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. Proposed changes at the international level could make access — and future crop research — more costly. Who would pay that cost is not […] Read more
What crop traits are on your wish list?
Last year when I was organizing content for the New Seed Variety Guide the drought across much of the Prairies weighed heavily on everyone in agriculture. Unsurprisingly, drought tolerance often came up during conversations with both farmers and researchers as an important research priority. Other stories in the New Seed Variety Guide 2025: It’s still […] Read more
Federal funds announced for Cereals Canada
Glacier FarmMedia – The federal government has announced $7.3 million for Cereals Canada research and market development. The funding was announced Oct. 15 by Winnipeg South MP Terry Duguid, on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Minister Lawrence MacAulay, at the industry group’s pasta lab in Winnipeg. “Our government is building on our long legacy […] Read more
Study into ag research hurdles identifies labour, funding
Man. Crop Alliance asked consulting company to evaluate research capacity in the province and the challenges it faces
WINNIPEG — Crop research in Manitoba can be a challenge. The province has some crops, such as sunflowers, which aren’t grown in other parts of Canada. Plus, Manitoba has unique growing regions such as the Red River Valley, which is hotter and wetter than the rest of the Prairies. Finding researchers to study sunflowers, corn […] Read more
Feds fund research into canola alternatives
The Diverse Field Crops Cluster supports research into camelina, flax, carinata, mustard and sunflower production
WINNIPEG — The federal government is investing $8.1 million to develop and improve oilseed crops that are alternatives to canola. In late May, the feds announced funding for the Diverse Field Crops Cluster, which supports research into camelina, flax, carinata, mustard and sunflowers. Related stories: Commodity groups on the Prairies and companies developing those crops […] Read more
Commodity group tackles thorny research question
Where have all the crop scientists gone? The Manitoba Crop Alliance asked that question after looking for places to park some of its check-off money. The group wanted to fund research into specialty crops such as flax, corn and sunflowers but couldn’t find scientists to do the work. Agriculture Canada no longer employs a researcher […] Read more
Where are the crop scientists?
The Manitoba Crop Alliance represents farmers who grow wheat, barley, corn, sunflowers and flax in the province. But the organization has a problem. As part of its mandate, the alliance invests check-off dollars into research projects to help Manitoba farmers become more productive and sustainable. Fulfilling that mandate is not easy because the group can’t […] Read more
