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A researcher collects samples from feedlot cattle to track bovine respiratory disease. PHOTO: TEXAS A&M

Newly funded Canadian beef research aims for sector improvements

Nine beef research projects funded through the Beef Cattle Research Council will tackle stock health issues, feed efficiency and food safety

By Miranda Leybourne February 13, 2025

Nine new projects have received a collective $1.43 million in funding through the Beef Cattle Research Council’s next call for study proposals. The projects are also backed by more than $3.1 million from additional sources, the organization has said.

The new agronomist will explore research tailored to crops such as corn, sunflowers or flax.

Crops, News

Special crops get new agronomist in residence at University of Manitoba

Loveleen Kaur Dhillon has been named the agronomist in residence for special crops at the University of Manitoba,a newly created five-year position supported by the Manitoba Crop Alliance

By Miranda Leybourne February 12, 2025

Loveleen Kaur Dhillon has been appointed as the agronomist in residence for special crops at the University of Manitoba, a new five-year position funded by the Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA). MCA created the position after noting a gap in research capacity for special crops such as corn, sunflower, and flax. The hope is to expand

While the use of spray drones for chemical application is still illegal in Canada, research on how to use them efficiently and effectively is ongoing. | Screencap via vimeo.com/GuardianAg

Crop Production Show 2025: Spray drone research continues

By Janelle Rudolph January 16, 2025

While the use of spray drones for chemical application is still illegal in Canada, research on how to use them efficiently and effectively is ongoing.

Crops, News, Reuters

COMMENT: Fertile land for growing vegetables is at risk — but a scientific discovery could turn the tide

January 14, 2025

Research work at Quebec's Laval University's Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, carried out in partnership with 14 vegetable farms, offers hope for ensuring the sustainability of their soils.

File photo of a lentil crop before harvest in Saskatchewan. (Bobloblaw/iStock/Getty Images)

News, Pulses

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers invest in weed research

By Phil Franz-Warkentin December 11, 2024

The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers have announced plans to invest $3.67 million in five new weed science research projects.

A soybean-flax intercrop trial is tested out at the Westman Agricultural Diversification Organization near Melita.

News

Commodity groups back diversification centres

The Manitoba Crop Alliance and Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers have announced funds for Manitoba's four diversification centres

By Alexis Stockford November 25, 2024

The Manitoba Crop Alliance and Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers have announced funds for Manitoba’s four diversification centres.

File photo of Rabobank’s office building in Utrecht. (Rabobank.com)

Markets, News

Raboresearch delivers fall agricultural outlook

By Adam Peleshaty November 15, 2024

Raboresearch delivered its fall harvest outlook in an online presentation on Nov. 13, 2024. Analysts showed their insights for the 2025-26 marketing year, including those for Canadian farmers.

Crops, News & Opinion

Labour, funding challenges hinder Manitoba crop research

By Robert Arnason July 19, 2024

“We don’t want to have really important research questions coming to us from the farming community that (scientists) in Manitoba can’t answer because of capacity (issues),” said Katherine Stanley, research program manager for special crops.

Crops

Feds, producer groups launch wheat research cluster

Government, groups pool more than $20 million in research dollars

By Geralyn Wichers, GFM Network News March 6, 2024

The federal government and private and producer groups announced $20 million toward wheat research today.

Livestock

National hog research firm gets $10.6 million in federal funds

Research to include new vaccines, antimicrobial alternatives, feed strategies, and genetics

By Geralyn Wichers, GFM Network News February 20, 2024

The federal government has pledged up to $10.6 million for hog sector research, it said in an announcement today.

Daily Network News

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Bayer’s bid to curb Roundup cases

Canada-China roundup: Producer groups applaud tariff relief; pork left out; mix of criticism and praise from Trump administration

Opinion: Is a closer trade relationship with China a security risk?

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