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Editor's Note 
 
After attending a crop conference last week, I left with a feeling of optimism in what Canadian producers brings to the table - quite literally. The resiliency of the Canadian agriculture industry over the year provides plenty of hope for its future.
- Kaitlin Berger, west editor
 
News 
 

Canadian agricultural groups speak out against tariffs

As the impending threat of a trade war between the United States and Canada looms ever closer, multiple industry groups have spoken against the proposed 25 per cent tariffs.


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Solutions for Every Acre

From nutrient protection to seed enhancement, it’s crucial to stay up to date on the latest studies and trends happening across the ag industry. Explore resources and discover tailored solutions for your operation’s needs.


2025 Top Crop Summit speaker lineup is here

The tenth annual Top Crop Summit, happening February 25-26 in Saskatoon, is offering another packed agenda to help growers ace the season.


Canada to defer changes to capital gains inclusion rate; some industry criticism persists

The federal government will delay the date on which the capital gains inclusion rate is set to increase. The date has been deferred to Jan. 1, 2026.


IWCA returns for 2025

Nominations are open as of Feb. 1 for the 2025 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture (IWCA) program.


Farm Management Canada requests producer input on mental health

Farm Management Canada (FMC), with Northumbria University and the University of Guelph, are conducting a study to increase understanding around mental health in agriculture.


 
 
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Panel discusses future of wheat breeding

A panel discussion at the CrossRoads Crop Conference focused on the shift Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is making in developing field-ready cultivars. Their intention is to focus more on upstream research such as precision agriculture and biotechnology, and less on the commercialization aspect of variety development. Who is going to pick up the slack when it comes to plant breeding research? » Read more...
 
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Boosting fenugreek’s production potential

With the addition of fenugreek to the mandate of the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) in 2020 and the initiation of a fenugreek levy, SPG has launched several research projects. Their goal is to start expanding product labels to add fenugreek and develop improved fenugreek varieties, as well as demonstrations to show how fenugreek performs in different parts of Saskatchewan. » Read More...
 
 
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Making the most of nitrogen

Nitrogen use efficiency is an index of how well a plant is putting its nitrogen to use for higher yields. Knowing how to improve management practices surrounding nitrogen is a win for your crop and the environment. In this episode of Inputs, Dr. Kate Congreves, associate professor in the Department of Plant Sciences and Jarislowsky research chair, discussed her latest research projects related to nitrogen, including nitrogen use efficiency in spring wheat varieties. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Understanding Hedging Grains

February 10-11, 2025 | Calgary, AB » Read More...

CropConnect Conference 2025

February 12-13, 2025 | Winnipeg, MB » Read More...

2025 Top Crop Summit

February 25-26, 2025 | Saskatoon, SK » Read More...