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New pulse and specialty crop company bringing together several facilities in Saskatchewan

Real Agriculture

Harvest Grain Ltd., which already owns canaryseed processor Bornhorst Seeds Ltd. Harvest Grain Ltd., which already owns canaryseed processor Bornhorst Seeds Ltd. A trio of investors are bringing together several existing crop-handling facilities in Saskatchewan to launch a new pulse and specialty crop company.

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Grain Commission revokes licenses for Zeghers Seed

Real Agriculture

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has revoked the grain dealer and primary elevator licences for Zeghers Seed Inc., based at Holland, Manitoba. The company, which also operates as Zeghers Canada, is no longer licensed, as of March 25, as it did not meet the requirements of the CGC’s producer payment security program.

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Grain Commission to pay over $1.2 million to farmers for unpaid grain delivered to Zeghers Seed

Real Agriculture

The Canadian Grain Commission is issuing more than $1.2 million in compensation to producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Zeghers Seed Inc., at Holland, Manitoba. Read More

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Wheat School: Yield starts at seeding rate

Real Agriculture

So many decisions that influence yield need to be made throughout the growing season, and it begins with the optimal seeding rate. As discussed in this Wheat School episode, seeding rate is a factor in tillering, tiller timing, and head size. The ideal seeding rate can also help with a smoother harvest and to time. Read More

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Canadian Wheat Research Coalition signs five-year, $11.8 million agreement with USask breeding program

Real Agriculture

The coalition is a collaboration between the Manitoba Crop Alliance, the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission and Alberta Grains. The coalition is a collaboration between the Manitoba Crop Alliance, the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission and Alberta Grains. The funding for 2025 through 2029 will support Read More

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Spring wheat a good option for Northern Plains growers in 2025

Real Agriculture

That advice comes from Limagrain Cereal Seeds team members Zach Thibault, based in Bozeman, Montana, and Troy Gerding from Fargo, North Read More Planting wheat this spring is a good option for farmers across the U.S. Northern Plains who are looking to manage input costs and want a durable crop that can stand up to weather stress.

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Against the Grain: How Targeting Women with Climate-Smart Innovations Amplifies Resilience

Food Tank

Farmer cooperativeswhich offer access to seeds, information, and trainingprovide a pathway to improved agricultural productivity, resilience and livelihoods, but distinctly lack womens participation and leadership. Mbathio says shes learned a lot about farming: We didnt know about the improved [climate-adapted] seeds.

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