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- Hemp industry sees stable demand but little room to grow under contract-driven modelby Don Norman on January 21, 2026 at 10:26 pm
Canada’s hemp industry hopes hybrid yields, clearer regulations and new markets can help the crop break past its current ceiling and get farmers growing more of it on more acres.
- U.S. production report dashes hopes for major grain rallyby Bruce Burnett - Analysis on January 21, 2026 at 9:07 pm
When everyone is on the same side of the boat, then it is very easy for it to capsize. That would have been an important lesson for the corn market this week.
- Mustard industry works to stop InVigor Goldby Karen Briere on January 21, 2026 at 7:32 pm
The spectre of InVigorGold loomed large over mustard industry meetings in Saskatoon this month as farmers and processors addressed the threat of the new canola hybrid.
- U.S. dietary guidelines draw mixed responseby Sean Pratt on January 21, 2026 at 5:13 pm
New U.S. dietary guidelines met with mixed reaction. Pulse guys love it. Wheat guys don’t.
- Saskatchewan announces forage insurance changesby Janelle Rudolph on January 21, 2026 at 5:02 pm
Funding news, insurance changes and beef trade reactions dominate opening of the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference in Saskatoon.