Tag Archives: Agriculture

Saputo Inc. is closing its facility in Lancaster, Wis., and plans to move production to another location in the state. The Montreal-based company said about 100 employees will be affected by the decis...

There is growing interest in regenerative agriculture on the prairies. That’s why SaskSoil decided that it made sense that the first Canadian screening of the documentary film Common Ground shou...

Nutrien Ltd. said it earned $82 million US in the third quarter, down from $1.6 billion a year earlier. The Saskatoon-based company, which is the world’s largest fertilizer producer, said sales ...

With snow officially on the ground it’s safe to say winter feeding season is here. Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist Alicia Sopatyk said this makes it the opportune time for livestock prod...

A wanted poster for a wild pig is making its way around Manitoba. Squeal On Pigs Manitoba is asking for residents between Wawanesa and Alexander to be on the lookout for a large male wild pig that has...

Canada is the world’s third-largest pork exporting country at 1.4 million tonnes, and valued at $4.8 billion, reaching 77 countries. Protecting the Canadian pigs and pork industry against Africa...

This year’s pumpkin harvest in Canada and the United States is a stark reminder of the fact farmers are at the mercy of the weather gods. Alberta pumpkin farmer Mike Williams said the weather wa...

Alberta’s feed program has officially opened. Producers who altered grazing practises for more than three weeks this year due to drought conditions will be eligible for the program. Up to $150 p...

A new initiative is supporting educational opportunities for youth to connect with agriculture. Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) launched Acres for Education campaign to highlight t...

Saskatchewan livestock producers can now apply for assistance through the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC). The 2023 Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program covers 70 per cent of additional cos...