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SARM and the Wheat Board react positively to the new Saskatchewan budget, highlighting the benefits for agriculture and rural infrastructure while still voicing key concerns.

2023 marked a pivotal point for Canadian lentils.  Reduced production but increased exports and promising future planting projections indicate a vibrant industry shift.

Canadian farmers are tweaking their 2024 crop plans, increasing some plantings, such as wheat and corn, while reducing others, like canola and soybeans.

We are excited to announce the appointment of Myrna Grahn as the new Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers (CAAR), starting March 25, 2024.

Canada saw a significant surge in combined sales in February 2024, up 27.2% compared to the previous year. Year-to-date data indicates a 6.3% increase in combined sales compared to 2023, with 131 units sold in February and 255 units sold overall.

The EUCARPIA General Congress will be held at The Westin Hotel in Leipzig, Germany, from August 18 - 23, 2024, with the theme "Global Challenges for Crop Improvement."

The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) have issued a safety advisory to provide notice of the possibility of catastrophic failure of certain hazardous materials packages commonly known as “nurse tanks.” 

The global NPK fertilizers market is set to reach $158.16 billion by 2032 driven by demand in developing countries and innovations in farming.  However there are challenges on the horizon like rising raw material costs.

The Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project promises to revitalize over 500,000 acres of farmland, and Saskatchewan's rural municipalities eagerly await its completion.