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Given the high prices of fertilizer, what would influence farmers to change their seeding plans? That's a question Farm Credit Canada explored with an analysis on swing acres and which crops could see the most change between now and when seeding begins.

FCC senior economist Lee Anderson talks about fertilizer prices, its effect on some of those decisions, and how that has all happened since the conflict in Iran started in late February.

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Canada is looking to increase pulse sales to India by working in areas of mutual need. Nutritional security is very important to India, and part of its plan is to build food processing capacity in the world's most populous country.

More pulse processing in India will in theory lead to increased pulse crop purchases from Canada.
We'll hear from Greg Cherewyk is the CEO of Pulse Canada.

Given the high prices of fertilizer, what would influence farmers to change their seeding plans? That's a question Farm Credit Canada explored with an analysis on swing acres and which crops could see the most change between now and when seeding begins. FCC senior economist Lee Anderson talks about fertilizer prices, its effect on some of those decisions, and how that has all happened since the conflict in Iran started in late February. AND Canada is looking to increase pulse sales to India by working in areas of mutual need. Nutritional security is very important to India, and part of its plan is to build food processing capacity in the world's most populous country. More pulse processing in India will in theory lead to increased pulse crop purchases from Canada. We'll hear from Greg Cherewyk is the CEO of Pulse Canada.

Agriculture through a modern lens. Digging into the topics that matter to you. With Alice Mcfarlane.

Agriculture through a modern lens. Digging into the topics that matter to you. With Alice Mcfarlane.

Agripod

Agriculture through a modern lens.

This podcast is for those topics that need more than a 15 second sound bite.

It's valuable information for the primary producer, and covers sensitive topics like: intergenerational farm transfer, protecting the relationships of farm families, compelling research projects and emerging technologies - designed to make the farm more efficient. Join host Alice McFarlane and industry experts from around the country, weekly.

 

Agriculture through a modern lens.
This podcast is for those topics that need more than a 15 second sound bite. It's valuable information for the primary producer, and covers&nbsp;sensitive topics like: intergenerational farm transfer,&nbsp;protecting the relationships of farm families, compelling research projects and emerging technologies - designed to make the farm more efficient. Join host Alice McFarlane and industry experts from around the country, weekly.
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High price of fertilizer AND Pulse processing in India

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.

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If you want to learn more about the behind-the-scenes operation of a farm, then Saskatchewan Open Farm Days might just be for you.

Coordinator Ashley Stone says the event is set for this summer and last year saw over 4,000 visits.

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-the-scenes operation of a farm, then Saskatchewan Open Farm Days might just be for you. Coordinator Ashley Stone says the event is set for this summer and last year saw over 4,000 visits.

New canola processing plant AND Saskatchewan Open Farm Days

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 Engineering have developed an automated swine welfare assessment system consisting of a digital security camera linked to an A.I. processor. Dr. Seokbum Ko explains how cameras record animal movement along the processing line and condensed AI models extract and assess images indicative of animal welfare.

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The 10th Annual Saskatchewan Beef Expo was recently held in Saskatoon.

Kirk Stierwalt, a long-time cattle operator and clinician from Leedey, Oklahoma has been conducting show cattle clinics for 37 years. He worked with the 4-H members at Beef Expo providing guidance on clipping, grooming and showmanship. He'll talk about some of the tip and tricks he shared with the young 4-Hers.

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 Engineering have developed an automated swine welfare assessment system consisting of a digital security camera linked to an A.I. processor. Dr. Seokbum Ko explains how cameras record animal movement along the processing line and condensed AI models extract and assess images indicative of animal welfare. AND The 10th Annual Saskatchewan Beef Expo was recently held in Saskatoon. Kirk Stierwalt, a long-time cattle operator and clinician from Leedey, Oklahoma has been conducting show cattle clinics for 37 years. He worked with the 4-H members at Beef Expo providing guidance on clipping, grooming and showmanship. He'll talk about some of the tip and tricks he shared with the young 4-Hers.

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

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 agriculture and issues "A Call to Leadership."

Cam Dahl says war has triggered supply chain disruptions and is pushing up input costs while the review of the Canada U.S. Mexico Agreement, the threat of U.S. tariffs, Chinese tariffs on pork and Europe's non-tariff trade barriers threaten the Canadian economy.

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Rural communities and non-profit organizations across Canada interested in providing mental health education locally can now apply for the 2026 Community Fund for Mental Health.

Executive Director of Do More Ag Merle Massie says the Fund, going into its 8th year, is managed by a partnership between the Do More Agriculture Foundation and Farm Credit Canada.

She explains the program and how to submit an application.

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 agriculture and issues "A Call to Leadership." Cam Dahl says war has triggered supply chain disruptions and is pushing up input costs while the review of the Canada U.S. Mexico Agreement, the threat of U.S. tariffs, Chinese tariffs on pork and Europe's non-tariff trade barriers threaten the Canadian economy. AND Rural communities and non-profit organizations across Canada interested in providing mental health education locally can now apply for the 2026 Community Fund for Mental Health. Executive Director of Do More Ag Merle Massie says the Fund, going into its 8th year, is managed by a partnership between the Do More Agriculture Foundation and Farm Credit Canada. She explains the program and how to submit an application.

High price of fertilizer AND Pulse processing in India

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