Sustainable agriculture in Northeast Sask AND Canada-Japan ASF agreements

Visitors from across Canada and Switzerland travelled to Northeast Saskatchewan to learn more about sustainable agriculture practices. The group, Nature United, is the Canadian affiliate of The Nature Conservancy, a global conservation organization with more than a million members. Kris Babbings, t…

Legislating feral swine AND Foodgrains bank challenges

Provisions will be included in the U.S. House of Representatives version of the Farm, Food and National Security Act to address feral swine. The bill now awaits action in the Senate, where the Senate Agriculture Committee is drafting its own version.National Pork Producers Council CEO Bryan Humph…

Trade strategy for agriculture AND Meeting consumer demand for protein and fibre

Manitoba Pork is calling for the creation of strategic plan for dealing with trade. General manager Cam Dahl says in the wake of the recent U.S. election, the federal government needs to develop a national strategy for agriculture and food trade particularly as Canada heads into the 2026 review of…

Risk from closing research facilities AND H5N1 Influenze research

The planned closure of the Lacombe Research and Development Centre places Canadian research programing at risk. In January, as part of a broader federal mandate to reduce the size of the public service, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced the imminent closure of several research facilities.…

Trade tensions, grain Concerns AND BASF breaks ground

The conflict that has affected the movement of goods through the Straight of Hormuz has resulted in reduced fertilizer availability leading to reduced grain production and shortages of food. As the result of trade friction and global conflict Canadian farmers are facing increased uncertainty. Flor…

High fiber wheat AND High temperatures' impact on crops [REPOST]

Corteva Agriscience announced its new brand, Trusource™ wheat, a high fiber durum that can help meet consumers’ needs for increased dietary fiber through use in high-volume foods such as pasta. Trusource wheat will be available to food companies to trial in product development and evaluation in lat…

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers strategic plan AND Saskatchewan Assoc of Rural Municipalities [REPOST}

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) launches a new strategic plan with a new focus on priorities with the greatest impact on pulse growers in Saskatchewan, looking ahead to 2030.  SPG Executive Director Carl Potts explains the plan is built on direction from its ninemember Board of Directors-made up…

New canola processing plant AND Saskatchewan Open Farm Days

Cargill announced its newest canola processing facility west of Regina is in operation. Jeff Vassart the President of Cargill Canada says in the months leading up to this week, they were already taking in canola as part of the commissioning process. AND If you want to learn more about the behind-…

AI at the abattoir AND Showing cattle at the SK Beef Expo [REPOST]

Computer based artificial intelligence is offering new insights into animal welfare. A new tool being developed by the University of Saskatchewan is using A.I.at the abattoir. The University of Saskatchewan's Western College of Veterinary Medicine and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineer…

Agricultural leaders protect the Canadian economy AND Mental health education

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork is calling on Canada's agricultural leadership to take the lead in formulating strategies to protect the Canadian economy. An article circulated through Manitoba community newspapers and posted to the Manitoba pork web site examines the challenges facing agricu…