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New graduate scholarship program announced by SaskBarley, Labatt

New graduate scholarship program announced by SaskBarley, Labatt

The Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) and Labatt announced on Thursday a new graduate scholarship program that will support research into improved barley varieties.
Canola, wheat futures decline ahead of USDA report

Canola, wheat futures decline ahead of USDA report

A price turnaround depends on what the USDA report says and if trade uncertainty stabilizes, says Adam Pukalo with Ventum Financial.
Timely rain needed as crop conditions vary

Timely rain needed as crop conditions vary

Crop conditions vary due to several factors.
Louis Dreyfus Company, Protein Industries Canada and Seven Oaks Hospital Chronic Disease Innovation Centre team up on pilot project

Louis Dreyfus Company, Protein Industries Canada and Seven Oaks Hospital Chronic Disease Innovation Centre team up on pilot project

Protein Industries Canada is teaming up with Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and the Seven Oaks Hospital Chronic Disease Innovation Centre (CDIC) on a new pilot project, aimed at meeting the demand for made-in-Canada protein alternatives that meet the fl
Warm, dry weather aids crop development in Manitoba

Warm, dry weather aids crop development in Manitoba

Notes from the Manitoba Crop Report, for July o8, 2025 SOUTHWEST MANITOBA The southern areas received a good amount of moisture this past week, while the northern areas did not get asmuch as needed.
Senate bill aims to create a national soil health strategy

Senate bill aims to create a national soil health strategy

If passed, Bill S-230 would require the federal ag minister to develop a strategy to support the health of soil in Canada.
Mazergroup President and CEO Bob Mazer passes away

Mazergroup President and CEO Bob Mazer passes away

Some sad news in the prairie agriculture industry, as Mazergroup announced on its social media channels that President and CEO Robert (Bob) Mazer died Sunday, July 6th, following a brief battle with cancer.
Coming soon: new brand of canola called InVigor Gold

Coming soon: new brand of canola called InVigor Gold

InVigor Gold promises to be a new brand of canola that can withstand hot and dry conditions, but its not available yet.
June weather trends mixed due to low pressure system

June weather trends mixed due to low pressure system

Environment Canada's weather stats for June suggest a low pressure system brought temperatures closer to average and some precipitation levels to above average.
Saskatchewan had majority of hail reports in second half of June

Saskatchewan had majority of hail reports in second half of June

Hail reported in Saskatchewan last month ranged from pea-size to toonie-size