Tag Archives: Agriculture
Grain sector meets to discuss the Canada Grain Act
The federal government has yet to name the next chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). The replacement will take over for Doug Chorney when he retires at the end of April. On Tuesd...
Alice McFarlane 14h ago
Do More Ag fills board seats
Five individuals have been selected to serve on the board of directors for the Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag). Board chair Lauren Martin said the combined expertise of the new board membe...
Alice McFarlane Mar 26, 2024
License of Manitoba grain buyer suspended
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) Commission has revoked the licences of grain company from Manitoba. Zeghers Seed Inc. o/a Zeghers Canada held a grain dealer licence and a primary elevator licence ...
Alice McFarlane Mar 26, 2024
Interest free portion of cash advance increases for 2024
It’s great news for farmers as they prepare for the growing season. Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced yesterday the interest-free limit of the Advance Paymen...
Alice McFarlane Mar 26, 2024
Research underway to benefit sustainability of swine industry
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan is working to develop an on-farm tool for pork production companies to make business decisions to meet animal welfare and s...
farmnewsNOW Staff Mar 25, 2024
Alberta announces new agriculture-focused non-profit
LACOMBE, AB - The provincial government in Alberta is establishing a new non-profit focused on agriculture research and crop development. The Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC), based in Lacombe, is...
Justin Goulet/Lethbridge News Now Mar 25, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Monday March 25, 2024
Statistics Canada will be releasing its January figures for gross domestic product later this week. The agency’s preliminary estimate points to an increase of 0.4 per cent for the first month of...
farmnewsNOW Staff Mar 25, 2024
Listen: Canola meal is facing a challenge to maintain its share of the US livestock feed market
While efforts will continue to promote canola oil in the human diet, the biggest potential for market expansion is with biofuels. Cargill’s Canola Merchandising Manager Jeff Pleskach said an inc...
Alice McFarlane Mar 22, 2024
Outstanding Saskatchewan agrologists recognized
The accomplishments of some of Saskatchewan’s best and brightest agrologists were recognized yesterday. Five individuals and one organization were selected by the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrol...
Alice McFarlane Mar 22, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Friday March 22, 2024
The Alberta Government is establishing a new organization focused on agriculture research and crop development. The Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC) has been relaunched as Western Crops Innovation...
Alice McFarlane Mar 22, 2024
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