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Lentils have the potential to be a top money earner for the upcoming growing season while flax, soybeans and fababeans are at the bottom of the list.

Wednesday's announcement from Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) investing in a new pea protein isolate production plant in Yorkton has yielded positive reaction from the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and the Mayor of Yorkton.

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) announced today the construction of a pea protein isolate production plant dedicated to its Plant Proteins business, at the site of its existing industrial complex in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada.

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 77% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 26, an improvement from the 58% order fulfillment performance seen in week 25. The improvement in system performance reflects improved performance for each of CN and CPKC.

All but one feeder heifer weight category had prices to report on in Saskatchewan, while the feeder steer side was limited to two categories. They highlighted the latest Canfax Cattle Market Update for the week ending February 2.

Viterra responded to claims made by the Grain Services Union, which represents 436 of its employees, that the company did not fully pay a 4.5 percent wage increase, retroactive to January 1st, 2023, as part of a deal ratified by union members.

Canada's supply management system is the backbone of rural communities across the country and supports countless Canadian family farms.

The application window is wide open for the 5th annual Community Fund, put on by the Do More Agriculture Foundation and Farm Credit Canada. Do More Ag has been accepting applications since January 18 and the deadline is February 15.

The General and Grain Services Union, which represents 436 Viterra workers between Locals 1 & 2, appear to have a new bone to pick with the company.