Reading Time: 3 minutes The UN says disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global food systems, but a leading grain analyst says supplies remain strong.
UN warns of food crisis from Iran war, but grain analyst says supplies are strong
Fertilizer prices are climbing and Middle East shipping is disrupted, but ample grain stocks and pre-positioned inputs may cushion the blow for Northern Hemisphere farmers
Pulse weekly: Indian forecasters predict below-normal monsoon
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The monsoon rains necessary for pulse crops in India are forecast to be below normal in 2026, creating early uncertainty over upcoming production prospects.
Pulse Weekly: SaskPulse optimistic despite input, crop price concerns
SaskPulse executive director Carl Potts is optimistic ahead of the planting season despite lower crop prices and the war in Iran.
Fungicide timing for white mould depends on how many passes you plan to make
Spraying too early leaves most of the canopy unprotected, and the right timing shifts depending on whether growers plan one, two or three fungicide applications
Reading Time: 4 minutes Fungicides only protect the canopy that exists at the time of application.
Alberta pulse growers can claim tax credits on check-off dollars
SR&ED program lets producers recover up to 30.3 per cent of their 2025 check-off payment for research and development investments
Reading Time: 2 minutes APG confirms SR&ED tax credit eligibility for 2025 check-off payments
Advance Payments Program interest free limit set at $250,000 for 2026
The interest-free limit for non-canola advances under the federally-funded Advance Payments Program in 2026 is set at $250,000.
Transport, trade, labour top of mind for new Grain Growers of Canada executive director
New Grain Growers of Canada executive director says his top priorities include trade, labour and national recognition for grains sector.
Protein Industries Canada funds Saskatchewan pulse ingredient project
Pulse processor AGT Foods and Saskatoon-based protein cookie maker Sweet Nutrition will team up to develop improved pulse ingredients with a funding boost from Protein Industries Canada
Pulse Weekly: India to make pulse tariff announcement on Tuesday
Canadian lentil, pea prices down over last 12 months
Canadian peas and lentils could experience some shifts come March 31, as India is set make an announcement on its pulse import duties that Tuesday.
Pulse Weekly: War, weather affecting Manitoba pulse prospects
Manitoba pulses could be affected by the ongoing war in Iran as well as spring weather, said the former executive director of Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers.