Canada’s first durum variety classified as resistant to ergot may expand the wheat’s acreage in parts of Western Canada where it’s not been typically grown.| Grainews
Increased precipitation in August aids farmers prior to harvest in southern prairies of Canada.| Alberta Farmer Express
Michelle Hubbard, an Agricutlure and Agri-Food Canada researcher, says chickpea-flax intercrop works to reduce ascochyta blight disease. She shares some theories on why. The post Ongoing research on chickpea-flax intercrop shows the mix reduces ascochyta blight appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsFeatures & Production Tips - Grainews
Both winter and spring camelina might be on the cusp of better varieties to help boost production of the oilseed in Western Canada.| Grainews
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada raised its 2025/26 production calls for dry peas and lentils from its July report. AAFC issued its latest monthly report on Aug. 20, and adjusted exports, domestic usage and ending stocks.| Grainews
Scattered weather across the Canadian Prairies and a stronger Canadian dollar failed to stop rising canola prices during the week ended July 23, 2025.| Grainews
As pulse crops across the country continue to develop, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada updated its estimates for dry peas and lentils. AAFC issued its July supply and demand report on July 21.| Grainews
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada revised its canola estimates in its July supply and demand report released on July 21.| Grainews
Ontario’s Agricultural Stewardship Initiative's (ASI) $3 million cost-share program intake opens on Aug. 13 at 9 a.m., helping agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based businesses improve energy efficiency and increase competitiveness, sustainability, and productivity.| Farmtario
When it comes to developing new varieties of cereal crops, the focus of those efforts can be as much about what doesn’t work as what does, says one breeding expert. Francois Eudes is the director of research, development and technology for the science and technology branch at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) at Lethbridge. As The post New tools could speed up development of cereal varieties appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsGuides & Production Tips - Grainews