Milling & baking sector news
2025-05-15
Wheat Prices in Saskatchewan for Milling Fell by 22 percent in 2024
Canada’s wheat milling fell by 0.8 percent in 2024 while the US saw a 1.2 percent rise in milling and flour production. Flour prices in Canada also dropped notably. Read more
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2025-05-15
Wheat Prices in Saskatchewan for Milling Fell by 22 percent in 2024
Canada’s wheat milling fell by 0.8 percent in 2024 while the US saw a 1.2 percent rise in milling and flour production. Flour prices in Canada also dropped notably. Read more
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2025-04-29
New Study Highlights Global Aridification, Threat to Agriculture
A long-term shift toward drier conditions is reshaping landscapes and livelihoods across the globe. Known as aridification, this gradual drying trend now affects 2.3 billion people and 40% of Earth's... Read more
2025-04-29
Ohio Crops at Risk as Federal Cuts Disrupt Seed Preservation
A little-known federal program has quietly safeguarded the crops feeding the nation, including key Ohio staples like soybeans, tomatoes, corn and apples but recent budget cuts and mass firings by the... Read more
2025-04-24
Latest Alberta investment – bringing in the dough
Crust Craft’s new $51-million high-capacity baking facility in Edmonton will serve local and surrounding markets while boosting our province’s agriculture and food manufacturing sectors. This 120,000... Read more
2025-01-30
Fall Grain Webinars Attract Interest from Across the U.S.
This past Fall, the Craft Millers Guild (CMG) partnered with the Common Grain Alliance (CGA) to present a three-part Fall webinar series for millers, grain farmers, and other small businesses... Read more
2025-01-15
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Invests $2.3 Million in New Pulse Research, Leveraging $5.9 Million in Total Funding
Today, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) announced funding for 19 pulse-specific research projects, co-funded through Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF). SPG’s total investment of over... Read more
2025-01-08
Canada’s 2024 Western Red Spring Wheat Crop Delivered Excellent Milling Quality
The 2024 Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat crop in western Canada has been hailed for its excellent milling performance, solidifying its status as the largest class of wheat grown in the region... Read more
2025-01-07
Finding Solutions for Farmers and Ranchers in 2025
This past year marked my second full year serving as executive vice president at the American Farm Bureau Federation and it has been inspiring to see our organization flourish as we serve farmers and... Read more
2025-01-06
WSDA Seed Lab: Strong Seeds Mean Tronger Crops
Located in Washington’s agricultural heart, the WSDA Seed Lab in Yakima plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the state’s seed industry. While Washington may not lead the nation in seed... Read more
2025-01-06
Growing Divide: Agricultural Climate Policies Affect Food Prices Differently in Poor and Wealthy Countries
“In high-income countries like the U.S. or Germany, farmers receive less than a quarter of food spending, compared to over 70 percent in Sub-Saharan Africa, where farming costs make up a larger... Read more
2025-01-02
2024 CWAD Crop Quality Strong
Canada Western Amber Durum continues to meet the high standards demanded by the pasta and milling industries Read more