Insights and Stories of Karen Briere

Canola seed pours from a combine into a grain cart.

Crops News

FCC extends support for canola producers

Aug. 19, 2025 at 1:39 pm CDT

Farm Credit Canada has extended its Trade Disruption Customer Support program to canola producers.

Canola council cuts field agronomy team

Jul. 31, 2025 at 10:45 am CDT

By Karen Briere

Supreme Court gives thumbs-up emoji case the thumbs down

Jul. 24, 2025 at 3:13 pm CDT

By Karen Briere

View of the Canadian parliament building from across the river.

Agriculture ministers agree to AgriStability changes

Jul. 18, 2025 at 4:01 pm CDT

By Karen Briere

Advance payment changes called for

Jul. 17, 2025 at 10:20 am CDT

By Karen Briere

Barley, oats sustainability quantified by study

Jul. 8, 2025 at 1:27 pm CDT

The carbon footprint of oats and barley grown in Saskatchewan is lower than the same crops grown elsewhere, according to new study from the Global Institute for Food Security.

By Karen Briere

Bill to protect supply management passes, exporters disappointed

Jun. 24, 2025 at 2:32 pm CDT

Exporters feel Bill C-202 undermines the country's commitment to rules-based international trading and sends the wrong message to trading partners.

By Karen Briere

Saskatchewan considers AgriRecovery request in bovine TB case

Jun. 23, 2025 at 2:39 pm CDT

Saskatchewan may ask to trigger AgriRecovery for producers affected by bovine tuberculosis.

By Karen Briere

Importance placed on cow herd size questioned

Jun. 23, 2025 at 9:56 am CDT

The number of cows in the provincial herd is not necessarily the best measure of a successful industry, yet that is the focus of public policy, says the Sask. Stock Growers Assoc.

By Karen Briere