SaskPulse executive director Carl Potts is optimistic ahead of the planting season despite lower crop prices and the war in Iran.
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Pulse Weekly: SaskPulse optimistic despite input, crop price concerns
Prairie on-farm research programs refine strip-trial methods for clearer results
From Ag Days: Conducting trials in your own fields only works if it fits into your normal operations
Researchers and Prairie farmers are working to improve on-farm strip trials so results from field-scale experiments are clearer, more reliable and easier to use for management decisions.
Advance Payments Program interest free limit set at $250,000 for 2026
The interest-free limit for non-canola advances under the federally-funded Advance Payments Program in 2026 is set at $250,000.
Transport, trade, labour top of mind for new Grain Growers of Canada executive director
New Grain Growers of Canada executive director says his top priorities include trade, labour and national recognition for grains sector.
Protein Industries Canada funds Saskatchewan pulse ingredient project
Pulse processor AGT Foods and Saskatoon-based protein cookie maker Sweet Nutrition will team up to develop improved pulse ingredients with a funding boost from Protein Industries Canada
Pulse Weekly: India to make pulse tariff announcement on Tuesday
Canadian lentil, pea prices down over last 12 months
Canadian peas and lentils could experience some shifts come March 31, as India is set make an announcement on its pulse import duties that Tuesday.
Pulse Weekly: War, weather affecting Manitoba pulse prospects
Manitoba pulses could be affected by the ongoing war in Iran as well as spring weather, said the former executive director of Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers.
Grain Growers of Canada announces Bruce Burrows as executive director
Bruce Burrows will be the next executive director of Grain Growers of Canada (GGC).
Pulse weekly: Canadian pea exports up in January, lentils lag
Canadian pea exports picked up in January, while lentil movement dipped compared to the previous month, according to the latest Statistics Canada trade data.
Strong 2025 could mean complications for Canadian grain sector in 2026 says analyst
Carryover supply of many crops in Canada could complicate the market in 2026