Milling & baking sector news
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
2025-01-02
Canada’s 2024 Western Red Spring Wheat Crop Delivers Excellent Milling Quality
CWRS crop demonstrated outstanding quality 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
2024-12-17
New Genetic Test Will Help Safeguard Quinoa from Top Foe
Quinoa’s grain-like seed offers a flavorful, nutrition-packed addition to soups, salads and side dishes, as well as ingredient for cereals, snacks and pasta. But in order for this versatile seed to... Read more
2024-12-10
Neil Hetherington Joins Board of Directors of the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security
MISSISSAUGA, ON, - The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security ("the Centre") is honoured to announce that Neil Hetherington, Chief Executive Officer of Daily Bread Food Bank, has joined its Board of... Read more
2024-12-03
Grupo Bimbo Files Statement of Claim Against Maple Leaf Foods Inc. and Former Senior Officers and Directors Seeking More Than CAD $2 Billion in Damages
Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V. ("Grupo Bimbo") issued a Statement of Claim in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against Maple Leaf Foods Inc. ("Maple Leaf") and certain senior officers and... Read more