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- Grain commission evolves to meet farmers’ needsby David Hunt on February 13, 2026 at 3:45 pm
The Canadian Grain Commission was created in 1912 to help ensure Canadian farmers received a fair price for their grain.
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada cuts a blow to Prairie agricultureby Saskatoon newsroom on February 12, 2026 at 11:24 pm
The recently-announced cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s research, facilities and staff will be a massive blow to Prairie agriculture for many years to come. The Western Producer has been reporting on this important story from day one, and sharing the thoughts and opinions of the people and groups it will impact most. You can Read more
- The Good, Bad & Uglyby Bruce Burnett - Analysis on February 12, 2026 at 10:02 pm
The Good: The spring wheat contract rallied by seven cents per bushel to settle at US$5.78 per bushel. Spring wheat continues to be a follower with both Chicago and Kansas City futures up by 13 to 15 cents per bushel. The good news is that the spring wheat contract rallied through the 50 day moving average Read more
- Geco–Gowan deal shines spotlight on predictive weed control using multi-year imageryby Don Norman on February 12, 2026 at 9:46 pm
A new partnership between Geco and Gowan brings predictive weed mapping to more Prairie farms, using multi-year imagery to forecast patch-prone zones and support targeted herbicide plans.
- Q–fever is common cause of abortion in ruminantsby Paul Yanko on February 12, 2026 at 8:15 pm
One of the common bacterial causes of abortion that can occur in sheep, goats and cattle is given the unusual name of Q-fever.