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The same but different: gene-edited pigs approved in Canada

By PIC 2 days ago

Oranges and tangerines. Alligators and crocodiles. Concrete and cement. Identical twins, even. There are a lot of things in this world that appear the same but are, indeed, different. And that’s the underlying principle behind the recent regulatory approval of the gene-edited, PRRS-resistant pig in Canada – in a nutshell, at least. Look deeper and

Economic modelling shows few downsides to the adoption of PRRS-resistant pigs

By PIC March 2, 2026

“It’s Economics 101,” Dr. Jayson Lusk, an agricultural economist who is also dean and vice president of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University. “When you adopt a cost-saving technology, it will likely increase production, lower costs, increase supply and lower prices. So, the main question is how big will

Success from the roots up

How Optimize® FXC DS and Authority® Supreme Herbicide work together to protect soybean yield

By FMC February 17, 2026

When it comes to soybeans, success truly begins below the soil surface. A crop’s roots lay the foundation for season-long plant health and yield potential. Combining a leading inoculant like Optimize® FXC DS with the early-season weed control power of Authority® Supreme herbicide strengthens soybeans from the moment the seed hits the ground. Optimize® FXC

Consumers say they would purchase pork from gene-edited pigs

By PIC January 22, 2026

A new eight-country study shows more than 90 per cent of consumers are open to purchasing pork from gene-edited pigs because they value the benefits. Here’s a hypothetical for you. Say your bank is promoting a new credit card where certain purchases earn points of some sort. Eligible purchases can only be made in one

Understanding the future of gene editing technology

Recent advancements in gene editing technology introduce the next frontier for livestock producers looking to improve the health and wellness of animals.

By PIC December 12, 2025

Biotechnology has been used to improve crop performance for decades and growers have become familiar with how it works and why it matters. But for livestock producers, biotechnology, in the form of gene editing for improved disease resistance, is still new. Two experts say that how we talk about it now matters for the future

Bridge the seasonal gap with a cash advance

By Canadian Canola Growers Association October 28, 2025

“Now is a good time for farmers to take stock. Not just of what’s in the bin or pasture, but of their farm’s financial needs heading into winter,” says Dave Gallant, vice-president of finance & APP operations at Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA). “If they’re looking to borrow money this fall, an Advance Payments Program

As farming evolves, so must insurance coverage

By Intact Insurance October 6, 2025

The face of farming in Manitoba, following national trends, is changing. Commercial farms are growing larger. Smaller niche operators are emerging. Older farmers are downsizing. Younger farmers are growing. As the sector evolves, so does its farm insurance needs. Farmers should be prepared to examine their insurance coverage as their needs change and ensure they’re

InVigor lineup tackles verticillium stripe and other soil-borne diseases

By BASF August 11, 2025

Emerging threats to canola are keeping farmers on their toes and require even more nuanced solutions than ever before. To keep up with these demands, BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada (BASF) is introducing a new hybrid as part of the InVigor canola hybrid lineup to keep pace with these challenges farmers are seeing in their fields.

Genesis Fertilizers Building the Next Generation of Canadian Fertilizer Production

By Genesis Fertilizers June 27, 2024

Genesis Fertilizers is proposing to build a state-of-the-art fertilizer manufacturing facility in Belle Plaine, Sask., strategically located near major services and transportation corridors. What sets this apart from other projects is that this facility’s goal is to become the world’s lowest carbon footprint nitrogen factory, with a majority ownership held by farmers. “This project signifies

Dairy barn: left to right, U of M students Brittany Bedard and Rhea Teranishi. Photo is courtesy of University of Manitoba.

Fostering the green skills shift for future farming

Aspirational projects include reduced-emissions cattle and soil-saving crops

By RBC December 2, 2023

Thanks to a recent $1.5 million gift from the RBC Foundation, the University of Manitoba will be playing a role in making farming more environmentally-sustainable and better suited for a net-zero economy. The gift will enable 45 graduate and undergraduate students in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences to research and design innovative sustainable

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