- Although the weeks-long protest and blockades in France may have halted on February 1, 2024, farmers in other European countries have taken up the cause with their protests. 
- 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. 
- 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 Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project promises to revitalize over 500,000 acres of farmland, and Saskatchewan's rural municipalities eagerly await its completion. 
- Through its Seed Regulatory Modernization (Seed-RM) initiative, the CFIA is updating some of its seed regulations to ensure flexibility in addressing future technical advances and scientific innovation in seed and seed potato systems. I would like to hear from CAAR members. 
- Saskatchewan's rural municipalities call for federal and provincial support to overcome challenges like inflation and environmental regulations, crucial for sustainable agriculture and global food security. 
- Despite a US court ruling affecting dicamba registrations due to procedural errors, Bayer Crop Science confirms no changes to Canada's use of dicamba-based herbicides, ensuring ongoing support for Canadian farmers. 
- From tractor blockades to egg pelting, European farmers voice massive discontent over policies. Across Europe, farmers protest environmental regulations, rising costs, and unfair competition, demanding urgent government and EU action. 
- With science changing along with the seasons, we look at the world of seed technology, offering a forecast. 





 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	