While our blogs are not AI-generated, we thought it could be fun to use AI to search and update us on a few topics. Below are the most recent AI-generated results.
Microsoft CoPilot (2025). Accessed 2026-05-13.
Prairie seeding is behind schedule following spring flooding
Compared to others, durumwas the only wheat class to drop in price this week
Demand for canola and flax is outpacing supply stocks
Pulse and legume prices dropped, likely in response to high Canadian stocks and soft demand from Asia
Livestock & Feed Trends
Overall, feed costs are on the decline, but feed barley saw dramatic increases this week
Hog markets are "stable but cautious" in response to declining feed costs and rising beef prices
Within this week, cattle markets peaked and dropped, signaling packer margin tightening
Exporters are still adjusting to Canada-China renegotiations in February
Upcoming CUSMA review is classified as a "major trade concern" for 2026-2027
A new coordinated vision for wheat and barley breeding has been announced with the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition - Western Canada will now focus on processing traits and milling quality
$30M has been pledged under the Agricultural Clean Technology Program to accelerate processors and startups focusing on reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, and bettering waste-reduction
Feeding cattle seaweed supplements may help curb methane emissions
Agriculture Tech Testing and Adoption Network: this network would help innovators accelerate commercialization and adoption by supporting the progression
Bell Canada AI Data Centrehas been proposed to take over a canola and pea processing facility outside of Winnipeg - it signals further processing consolidation and the loss of high-value protein processing options
House agriculture committee called for a reversal of federal research cuts
Cortevais restructuring Western Canada by pulling Brevant beans and canola, and rebranding Nexera under Pioneer
Regionality of agriculture support is being discussed following the news that over 40% of all Agriculture Canada jobs are in Ottawa, away from the farming community
National Food-Waste Reporting Standard: processors, retailers will soon need to harmonize food-waste reporting for sustainability accuracy