Wheat & Chaff & Production Tips

samples of durum wheat in jars on shelves

Shedding new light on spoiling crops

By Grainews Staff January 16, 2024

A few pages from now you’ll see Jim Timlick check in on the topic of grain storage with Dr. Digvir Jayas, one of the Prairies’ best known experts in that field of research. Earlier this summer Dr. Jayas was named the president of the University of Lethbridge, after a storied 38-year stint at the University […] Read more

Wheat & Chaff

A new face, and new faces, for CASA

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association January 15, 2024

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA), which promotes safety and well-being in Canada’s agricultural sector, unveiled a fresh new look and announced the results of board elections during its recent annual general meeting. Two newly elected board members will play crucial roles in advancing the organization’s mission: CASA is pleased to welcome Shelley Kirychuk of […] Read more

Columns, Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Rant: The cure for success

By Dave Bedard January 13, 2024

If I were asked to choose a favourite old adage about farming, I’d make up any excuse to avoid doing so. If pressed further, I’d offer up a classic such as “The cure for high prices is high prices.” As adages go, that one has it all: a caution to make hay while the sun […] Read more

Canola, Wheat & Chaff

Leverage new technologies for canola seed selection

Q & A with an expert

By Sara Lemmerich December 27, 2023

Q: What do I need to consider before I try a new canola variety? A: With this year’s harvest in the bin, it’s time to look ahead to 2024. With every growing season, new technologies and opportunities emerge, so what should be taken into consideration before making the leap and trying something new? Harvest weather […] Read more

Wheat & Chaff

Culture of safety starts at the top

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association December 13, 2023

It’s often said that an organization’s culture starts at the top. And that trickle-down effect is particularly important when it comes to creating a culture of safety, says Don MacDonald, vice-president of operations at G3. “Safety is cultural. It has to be. That safety environment starts right at the top in our organization. It’s embedded […] Read more

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Live and learn, it beats the alternative

By Dave Bedard December 6, 2023

Here’s the thing: I knew I wanted this column to be about learning, but after sitting here staring for far too long at the screen, blank except for that title and my name — pausing only to fall down a search rabbit hole about the origin of the word “poseur” — I figured I’d better […] Read more

Wheat & Chaff

Prairie Memoirs: Enough trouble for one night

By Usher Berger November 6, 2023

Kerry was glad to be speeding home. She thought about her father who always complained about how she exceeded the speed limit. “I hope you get caught. Maybe that will slow you down before you have an accident,” he often said. Now that she had her own beautiful, red Toyota, she could drive as she […] Read more

In canola, certain seed treatments have efficacy on flea beetles, cutworms, or both.

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Before you place your seed order, consider this

Q & A with an expert

By Derek Flad November 1, 2023

Q: What should I consider when choosing seed varieties for the next growing season? A: Seed-selling season seems to come earlier each year. Though it feels counterintuitive to buy next year’s seed before current crops are in the bin, logistics and contra- season seed production in South America make it necessary to start this process […] Read more

Dave Bedard will be taking over as the editor of Grainews starting Dec. 1, 2023.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Leaving things in good hands

By Kari Belanger October 31, 2023

I hope by the time you have this issue of Grainews in your hands, harvest has wrapped up successfully and you are enjoying the fruits of your labours from the past season. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for inviting Grainews into your homes season after season, year after year. Steering […] Read more

News, Wheat & Chaff

Be proactive to mitigate grain dust explosions

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association October 13, 2023

“It hasn’t happened yet.” It’s a common phrase that we’ve heard many farmers say about safety hazards. But just because something hasn’t happened yet doesn’t make it any less of a risk. Grain dust explosions are a prime example. While grain dust explosions, fortunately, don’t happen every day, they are still very much a hazard […] Read more

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle futures mixed ahead of Thanksgiving holiday

Pulse Weekly: Looking for trade deal to benefit Canadian growers

U.S. grains: CBOT soybeans firm as traders hope for more Chinese buying

Wheat & Chaff

Shedding new light on spoiling crops

A new face, and new faces, for CASA

Editor’s Rant: The cure for success

Leverage new technologies for canola seed selection

Culture of safety starts at the top

Editor’s Column: Live and learn, it beats the alternative

Prairie Memoirs: Enough trouble for one night

Before you place your seed order, consider this

Editor’s Column: Leaving things in good hands

Be proactive to mitigate grain dust explosions

AgCanadaTV

AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Sept. 5, 2025

Cyber-Savvy Farmer

Latest Market News