Insights and Stories on Crops

Aug. 25, 2008 at 3:18 pm CDT

(Resource News International) — Colder overnight temperatures are becoming more normal in Western Canada as the growing season draws to a close. Yet although temperatures just above the freezing mark were reported in northern Saskatchewan over the weekend, widespread frost damage was unlikely, according to a Canadian Wheat Board official. […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Aug. 22, 2008 at 11:09 am CDT

A shortage of the dessicant Reglone is causing pulse growers in western Canada serious concerns. The desiccant that plays a vital role in harvesting pulse crops such as peas and lentils. Industry groups the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) and Pulse Canada have requested and received approved status for the Reglone […]

Aug. 21, 2008 at 3:18 pm CDT

Futures markets have recovered sharply since the lows established in the days leading up to the August 12th United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) report. Corn, canola, wheat and soybean futures prices have moved $1 – $1.50 per bushel higher in less than two weeks. Oats are up a bit […]

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Aug. 21, 2008 at 1:55 pm CDT

Research into a new type of wheat bran with improved    bioactive health benefits is one of four graduate projects supported by    the 2008 CWB fellowship awards.    Called NovaBran, the specially treated bran has shown great promise    during preliminary studies for use in functional food and    nutraceuticals. Researchers at the University […]

Aug. 19, 2008 at 2:15 pm CDT

The RCMP and Traffic Safety Board are investigating a fatal plane crash in south-western Manitoba. Yesterday evening members of the Killarney RCMP detachment were called to a plane crash near the village of Elgin, approximately 55 kilometres south-west of the city of Brandon. A local resident had noticed smoke and […]