Insights and Stories on Crops

Bill Biligetu, forage crop breeder at the University of Saskatchewan, studies the purple flowers found in the alfalfa plots at Ag in Motion, a farm show held July 15-17 near Langham, Sask. Biligetu is hoping to design an alfalfa variety with more tolerance to drought | Robert Arnason photo

Research focuses on drought tolerant alfalfa

Jul. 16, 2025 at 11:04 am CDT

Exotic alfalfa varieties that produce white, blue, cream and yellow flowers are being looked at by plant breeders to improve the crop's drought tolerance.

Australia nears breakthrough canola deal with China, sources say

Jul. 16, 2025 at 8:54 am CDT

By Ella Cao Peter Hobson Reuters

Research Officer Tuan Ha and summer lab student Shawn Neudorf at the University of Saskatchewan's booth at Ag in Motion 2025. Photo by Jonah Grignon

Field-by-field mapping could improve yield, productivity predictions

Jul. 15, 2025 at 5:11 pm CDT

By Jonah Grignon

U.S. grains: Corn rebounds from contract lows on short covering, bargain buying

Jul. 14, 2025 at 4:48 pm CDT

By Reuters Tom Polansek

Crucifer flea beetles on the leaves of a canola plant.

Entomologist tests trap crops and marigolds to repel flea beetles at an Ag in Motion

Jul. 14, 2025 at 2:31 pm CDT

By Robert Arnason

Barry Senft is stepping down as CEO of Seeds Canada after four years.. Photo: John Greig

Senft to step down as CEO of Seeds Canada

Jul. 11, 2025 at 2:53 pm CDT

Barry Senft, the founding CEO of the five-year-old Seeds Canada organization is stepping down as of January 2026.

By John Greig

Pouring corn grain into tractor trailer after harvest

USDA cuts US corn stocks outlook after raising exports to record high

Jul. 11, 2025 at 11:17 am CDT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture lowered its U.S. corn supply forecast in a monthly supply-and-demand report on Friday and raised its outlook for U.S. exports of the grain this season to a record high following a strong pace of overseas shipments.

By Karl Plume Reuters

Prairie Wheat Weekly: U.S. futures pressure Canadian prices

Jul. 11, 2025 at 10:57 am CDT

Pressure on U.S. futures and variable weather conditions on the Prairies brought Western Canadian wheat bids down during the week ended July 10, 2025.

By Adam Peleshaty

Dryness poised to threaten Saskatchewan crops

Jul. 10, 2025 at 3:21 pm CDT

Crops in Saskatchewan are developing in opposite directions, the province’s latest crop report said. Growing conditions in the province vary, with some areas receiving enough rain while other locations are experiencing crop stress due to hot, dry conditions.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm