Trade minefield for Canadian exporters Paid Members Public
For Canadian farmers and for broader Canadian export business in general, it has to feel a bit like they are in the middle of a minefield and blindfolded right now.
Ag markets face weather and politics Paid Members Public
It was interesting to see a recent headline in the 'ag press' suggesting world geopolitics and weather remain unpredictable.
Municipal role in food security Paid Members Public
As often happens, at a recent interview on only a tangentially-related topic, the conversation turned to a discussion about food security.
LDC expands Yorkton facility Paid Members Public
In what may well be the story of the year for Yorkton Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), officially opened the company's expanded facility in Yorkton July 23.
AAFC explores research continuity at farms Paid Members Public
A recent press release from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) holds out some hope for farmers as important research capacity in Saskatchewan may be given new life.
Canola's role in bio-fuels Paid Members Public
Technology and science is also working to push the packet in terms of what can be accomplished, and of course that includes farming and its related industries.
Summer exhibition always nostalgic time Paid Members Public
The Yorkton Summer Fair has basically been part of my life for as long as I can remember.
Research capacity under threat Paid Members Public
Something seems afoot in terms of agriculture research - a move away from it in general terms.
CUSMA review faces Trump disruption Paid Members Public
The trilateral free trade agreement has been the guiding document for trade between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico since it came into force on July 1, 2020, officially replacing the 26-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Screwworm warning for agriculture Paid Members Public
If ever we wondered why safeguards are important - in this case specially in the agriculture field - we need look no farther than the current screwworm situation unfolding in Texas.
Glyphosate and farm weed control Paid Members Public
From the farm producer perspective glyphosate has been one of their primary weed control products - it is widely viewed as the most popular herbicide in the world.
Canola's growing local importance Paid Members Public
For those of us in Yorkton, and the surrounding area, recognizing how canola has continued to grow in significance is rather easy.
AI's dual nature on farms Paid Members Public
Artificial intelligence is seen by some as the plague which may signal the end of time.
Monette Farms and farm growth Paid Members Public
Canadian farms are trending to be ever larger entities.
Food security and Global conflict Paid Members Public
If there is one thing we know about agriculture in Canada, it's that farmers here can produce food.
Food choices and mixed messages Paid Members Public
Being a food consumer today is difficult on a number of levels.
