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Editor's Note 
 
On Canada's Agriculture Day on February 11, I was reminded how much we have to celebrate in this industry. As you'll see from this week's feature articles, Canadian pulse production is certainly one of those things.
- Kaitlin Berger, west editor
 
News 
 
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Sask Wheat commits $6.5 million to USask crop research chair

The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission has committed $6.5 million to the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission Applied Genomics and Pre-breeding Chair at the University of Saskatchewan.


Keynote speaker will discuss gene editing

Ian Affleck, keynote speaker at the 2025 Top Crop Summit, will discuss gene editing this year in Saskatoon, Sask.


Nutrien donates $15 million to University of Saskatchewan

Nutrien donated $15 million to the University of Saskatchewan to drive a new era of innovation, collaboration and success.


Federal minister of agriculture and food releases statement celebrating Canada’s Agriculture Day

Lawrence MacAulay, the federal minister of agriculture and agri-food, released a statement marking Canada’s Agriculture Day, this year taking place on February 11.


 
 
Top Crop Summit 
 
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Get practical about AI potential

A digital revolution is happening in agriculture. Felippe Karp, the keynote speaker on the second day of the 2025 Top Crop Summit, will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is an important tool to turn data into actionable insights.

Sign up for the summit and get ready to demystify the role of AI in agriculture.

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Featured 
 
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Growing lentil on high nitrogen soils

Typically, pulse crops like lentil are grown in rotation on soils with low levels of nitrogen (N) to take advantage of their N-fixing benefits rather than relying on soil and fertilizer N. Economically, aligning fields with high levels of residual soil N with cereals and oilseeds that cannot fix their own N would be advantageous. But sometimes the best of plans can go awry. Research in Saskatchewan is looking at the impact of growing lentil on soil with high levels of N fertility. » Read More...
 
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Editorial: Good ingredients for a global pulse market

Canada has a strong reputation as the world’s largest producer and exporter of lentils, and as the second largest pea producer and number one pea exporter (SPG). Continued research is essential for ensuring Canadian farmers have what they need to keep growing high-quality pulses for a global market. Current research projects are diving into fenugreek production, improved management of Aphanomyces root rot and the impact of growing lentil on soil with high levels of nitrogen fertility. » Read more...
 
 
NEWS 
 
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Seeds Canada aligns with CAFTA to champion agricultural trade opportunities

The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance welcomed Seeds Canada as a Friend of CAFTA, reinforcing a more open and fair international trading environment for agriculture and agri-food. » Read More...

Alberta's Agriculture Hall of Fame inducts three visionaries

Three Albertans were inducted into the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2024 in honour of their advocacy, leadership and pioneering spirit. » Read More...

Growing Home with BASF nominations due March 3

Growing Home with BASF is back for its third year - and nominations must be submitted by March 3. » Read More...

 
Events 
 
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2025 Top Crop Summit

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

Spring On-Farm Field Tour

March 5, 2025 | Lethbridge, AB » Read More...

Soil Health Workshop

March 13, 2025 | Manning, AB » Read More...