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- The pleasures — and flavours — of Mayby April M. Stewart on May 14, 2026 at 3:19 pm
Simple and flavourful recipes for spring, when fresh produce starts to appear and schedules get busy.
- Many factors can influence producers’ seeding decisionsby Kevin Hursh, PAg on May 14, 2026 at 3:18 pm
Most observers are predicting an increase in canola acres based on its strong price performance relative to other crops.
- Trust is vital ingredient in Canada’s food systemby Lisa Bishop-Spencer on May 14, 2026 at 2:28 pm
Canadians express trust in the food system, but that trust has fluctuated significantly in recent years alongside broader global uncertainty.
- AM Market Report – May 14, 2026on May 14, 2026 at 1:43 pm
GOOD MORNING…HERE IS YOUR MORNING MARKET NEWS OVERNIGHT GRAIN TRADE ICE canola futures this morning are pulling back a second consecutive day…currently trading mostly $7 to $8/tonne weaker. Chicago soybean futures are plunging 20 to 30 cents/bu lower, with soymeal and oil also selling down. CBOT corn futures are losing 7 to 8 cents/bu this Read more
- Reporters prefer conversations over written statementsby Karen Briere on May 13, 2026 at 10:39 pm
A statement issued during an emergency or crisis makes sense. Otherwise, politicians, government departments, companies and organizations should always have someone ready to talk.