Juice isn’t worth the squeeze’: Farmer says rules are scaring off wheat investment
A Poplar Point farmer and Wheat Growers Association director says the resignation of a veteran federal wheat breeder is a...
Despite deal with China, Manitoba producers in no rush to ramp up canola production
If you’re driving through rural Manitoba next summer, you might not see a big increase in the number of golden...
Resignation of Saskatchewan wheat breeder draws concern
REGINA — Stakeholders say they hope the federal government will replace wheat breeder Richard Cuthbert, who has resigned his position...
Canadian canola farmers express ‘cautious optimism’ over trade agreement with China
“It’s a huge step forward, but a little disappointing at the same time.” That’s how Stephen Vandervalk, who grows canola...
Wheat breeder resignation raises concerns across industry
The resignation of a wheat breeder at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Swift Current Research and Development Centre is raising concerns...
Federally mandated spending reductions putting additional strain on research
Canadian wheat growers are calling for decisive, forward-looking action to strengthen the country’s wheat breeding system following the recent departure...
Departure of Senior AAFC Breeder Sparks Renewed Calls for Long-Term Wheat Breeding Strategy
The recent reported departure of Richard Cuthbert, a senior wheat breeder at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Swift Current Research and...
Canada’s Wheat Breeding Future Is Ours to Build, Say Growers
Turning a legacy into a launchpad amid funding cuts and growing risk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Ottawa, ON – Canadian...
Rebuilding Trust in Canada’s Supply Chain
Wheat Growers Call for Action to Prevent Future Trade Disruptions Saskatoon, SK – November 2025 — The Wheat Growers Association...
Comfort over courage: The cost of playing it safe in agriculture
By Daryl Fransoo “There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long-range risks of...