The Canadian food system's reputation has taken a significant hit in the last couple years, said Ashely Bruner of the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) during a recent webinar.
Public trust in Canadian food system at a low
Research organization says more needs to be done by the agriculture industry to engage consumers and gain influence
Regenerative agriculture requires change, but there are benefits
Economic and practical barriers exist when adopting these practices at scale
The first step in making that shift happen is simply understanding that the soil is alive, Ray Archuleta says — a concept he doesn’t believe the majority of farmers understand or appreciate.
Saskatchewan grain farmer sees benefits of integrating cattle
Lance Walker finds his cattle now serve in roles previously handled by farm equipment
Lance Walker and his family decided to integrate cattle to provide a natural cycle of regeneration, and he believes they have been successful in this and have achieved numerous other benefits.
Crop Production Show 2025: Mustard market outlook ‘disappointing’
The two biggest headwinds facing the Canadian mustard market right now are bigger supplies and weaker demand, market analyst Chuck Penner said at the Sask Mustard annual general meeting held Jan. 16 in Saskatoon.
Crop Production Show 2025: Oat beers having a moment
Market demand and unique grain traits make oats an increasingly attractive ingredient for craft beers, says Sask. brewer at the 2025 Crop Production Show in Saskatoon
Crop Production Show 2025: U.S. tariffs could impact Canadian oat market as early as next week
Producers shouldn't panic just yet, says oat market analyst at the 2025 Crop Production show
Crop Production Show 2025: Ag research sector has productivity problem: panellists
Saskatchewan deputy agriculture minister Bill Greuel said the Canadian agriculture research sector has a productivity problem during an agriculture research panel discussion held Tuesday in Saskatoon as part of Crop Production Week 2025.
Crafting a brand new industry
What the rise of craft beer in Saskatchewan means for Prairie barley growers
People in Saskatchewan are thirsty for a new kind of beer. Saskatchewan’s craft beer sector has been growing steadily in recent years and one brewer says the future continues to looks bright. “We just view it as nothing but untapped potential, especially for Saskatchewan,” says Mark Heise, president and CEO of Regina’s Rebellion Brewery, one […] Read more
The newest in pulses
Varieties to watch for in coming years
Pulse breeders at the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre (CDC) are constantly working on developing new varieties with improved yield, disease and weed resistance and tolerance, and other desirable attributes. They are also constantly working on getting these new varieties tested and into the hands of Saskatchewan growers as soon as they are ready. […] Read more