Michael Robin

Saskatoon

Managing Editor at The Western Producer

Science fan and agriculture journalist. Biotechnology, ag, food, energy and the challenges of communicating in the Age of Woo.

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Crop Production Show 2025, Saskatoon SK, Jan. 14-16

Jan 7, 2025 | producer.com | Janelle Rudolph |Michael Robin |Doug Ferguson |Sean Pratt

The Western Canadian Crop Production Show Western Canadian Crop Production Show 2025 will be held from January 14 to 16 in Saskatoon SK. Stay up-to-date with the latest news and highlights from Crop Production Show. Show Dates: January 14-16, 2025 Show Hours: Jan 14: 9am - 5pm | Jan 15: 9am - 5pm | Jan 16: 9am - 4pm WTC Saskatoon at Prairieland in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Healthy pea sales on pace but India actions uncertain

Nov 18, 2024 | producer.com | Michael Robin

SASKATOON — Canada’s pea exports are off to a torrid start in 2024-25. Read Also American farmers should diversify, says analyst SASKATOON — Grain farmers in the United States are in a financial pinch and may want to look north of… Bulk shipments were 1.12 million tonnes through week 14 of the crop year, up from 720,000 tonnes at the same time one year ago, according to the Canadian Grain Commission.
American farmers should diversify, says analyst

Nov 15, 2024 | producer.com | Michael Robin

SASKATOON — Grain farmers in the United States are in a financial pinch and may want to look north of the border for a way out, says an analyst. Read Also Find your agriculture news during the mail strike Glacier FarmMedia making digital editions readily available to readers With the arrival of a national mail strike, The Western Producer… Growers have been cutting costs during the last 2.5 years of the current downcycle.
Find your agriculture news during the mail strike

Nov 15, 2024 | producer.com | Michael Robin

Glacier FarmMedia making digital editions readily available to readers Read Also U.S. biofuel policies expected to change under Trump SASKATOON — Donald Trump’s recent presidential election victory is likely bad news on a couple of fronts for the biofuel… With the arrival of a national mail strike, The Western Producer wants to ensure that our readers continue to have access to the information they want and need.
Supply management bill unlikely to go anywhere

Nov 8, 2024 | producer.com | Michael Robin

Senate committee amends bill, and even if it returns to the House, it is unlikely to be debated due to opposition filibuster Read Also Trump victory puts spotlight on trade U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, tariffs among policies subject to change under the Republicans OTTAWA — A second term for former U.S. president… REGINA — A Senate committee amendment has rendered Bill C-282 effectively useless.
Trump victory puts spotlight on trade

Nov 7, 2024 | producer.com | Michael Robin

U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, tariffs among policies subject to change under the Republicans Read Also New ag minister for Sask. as premier changes every portfolio The number of ministers dropped to 16 from 18 and doubles the load on some ministers By Karen Briere REGINA… OTTAWA — A second term for former U.S. president Donald Trump could mean increased competition and shifting trade priorities for Canadian agriculture, say industry leaders and experts.
New ag minister for Sask. as premier changes every portfolio

Nov 7, 2024 | producer.com | Michael Robin

The number of ministers dropped to 16 from 18 and doubles the load on some ministers Read Also Trump victory puts spotlight on trade U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, tariffs among policies subject to change under the Republicans OTTAWA — A second term for former U.S. president… By Karen BriereREGINA — Saskatchewan has a new agriculture minister for the first time in six years.
Inflation plays role as Canadian organic sales slow down

Nov 7, 2024 | producer.com | Michael Robin

Sales of $9.01 billion in 2023 were one per cent lower than levels a year earlier as industry recovers from pandemic Read Also ‘Wheat OPEC’ idea faces uphill battle SASKATOON — A BRICS grain exchange won’t work, say analysts.Russia’s proposal to create a new international grain exchange was recently… By Sean PrattSASKATOON — The explosive growth in organic sales appears to have come to an end, at least temporarily.
Ukraine aims to break into Chinese pea market

Nov 7, 2024 | producer.com | Michael Robin

Countries negotiating bilateral deals for a variety of crops and animal products, and the pea file is the most advanced Read Also Weather called biggest ‘yield robber’ this year The biggest “yield robber” of canola on the Prairies turned out to be the weather, says an authority on the… By Sean PrattSASKATOON — Canada may soon be facing more competition in one of its top markets for peas.
Vegetable oil prices expected to climb

Nov 6, 2024 | producer.com | Michael Robin |Sean Pratt

Demand increased by 5.9 million tonnes in the crop year that just ended, while supply could rise by 1.6 million tonnes Read Also Trump election could intensify pressures on Canadian agriculture, experts say By Jonah Grignon The morning after Donald Trump’s election to his second term as U.S. president, Canadian farm and food… By Sean PrattSASKATOON — Vegetable oil prices will continue to climb during the crop year, according to an industry analyst.