Crops
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada made several upward adjustments to its supply and demand estimates, after including the data from the Statistics Canada production update earlier this month.
Crops
More canola among AAFC’s 2025/26 projections
Biologicals, biostimulants make way into Prairie crop plans
But with more companies entering the biologicals and biostimulant space, Prairie growers are being urged to look past the hype and dig into the data
Biologcials and biostimulants are gaining traction, but experts say Prairie grain growers still need to ask hard questions and look for data that backs up companies’ claims.
Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished
Alberta’s provincial harvest as of Sept. 23, 2025 was 78 per cent complete, said the province’s weekly crop report.
NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense
The National Farmers Union is pushing back against changes to the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act that would narrow the scope of farmers’ right to save seed or propagate crops from cuttings and tubers.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Spring wheat up, durum mixed
Spring wheat bids in Western Canada were higher while those for durum went in both directions as of Sept. 25, 2025.
Eastern wheat to be included in Cereals Canada’s harvest assessment
For the first time, Eastern wheat classes will be included in the annual harvest assessment completed by Cereals Canada.
August grain deliveries down from 2024: StatCan
Statistics Canada reported on Sept. 25, 2025 that August major grain deliveries were down from a year earlier.
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest advances despite rains
Saskatchewan’s harvest advanced to 68 per cent as of Sept. 22, 2025 despite rains and high humidity across the province.
Feed Grain Weekly: Buyers holding out for cheaper barley
There is very little activity for feed barley as potential buyers are holding out for lower prices, said a Lethbridge-based trader.
Research studies fruit-forage intercropping
An Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada scientist shares the potential benefits of the practice found in trials conducted in Saskatchewan
Researchers are looking at Prairie farmers’ options for intercropping annual or perennial crops with shelterbelts composed of berry bushes and tree species such as seabuckthorn and buffalo berry, to boost biodiversity and returns.
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