Tag Archives: Agriculture
Saskatchewan farmers ‘hoping for rain immmediately:’ Crop report
Some farmers are feeling the pinch as rural municipalities across Saskatchewan declare emergencies due to drought conditions. "Dry conditions are impacting parts of the province and many producers are...
Jul 13, 2023
Stock Growers want the Saskatchewan government to beef up drought aid
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) said more needs to be done to assist livestock producers facing extreme drought conditions across the province. SSGA President Garner Deobald said thi...
Jul 13, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday July 13, 2023
Alberta is making amendments to the Feeder Associations Guarantee Regulation to give its members more options to purchase and market livestock and to generate better cash flow for their operations. Th...
Jul 13, 2023
Low yield appraisal changes encourages poor Saskatchewan crops to be used as feed
Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is implementing changes that will allow additional acres of low yielding cereal and pulse crops to be diverted to feed. When crops are severely damaged a...
Jul 12, 2023
Labour Minister takes steps to end B.C. port workers strike
Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan is stepping in to the 12-day-old strike that has shut down all B.C. ports, including Vancouver, the busiest port in Canada. O’Regan said in a stateme...
Jul 12, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The Wray Ranch is being recognized for its efforts to advance environmentally sustainable cattle production. Doug and Linda Wray and Tim and Joanne Wray from Irricana, Alta., were presented with the 2...
Jul 12, 2023
The federal government releases details on the fifth compensation payment for dairy producers
New information has been released on the fifth compensation payment for dairy producers under the Dairy Direct Payment Program (DDPP). This compensation of up to $1.2 billion over six years will accou...
Jul 11, 2023
B.C. port workers strike forces Nutrien to reduce potash production
Nutrien Ltd. said it has curtailed production at its Cory potash mine due the port workers strike in Vancouver and warned if the work stoppage continues it could affect its other potash mines in Saska...
Jul 11, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Monday, July 10, 2023
A new report is highlighting the significance of potatoes to Alberta's economy. The Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA) said the sector is experiencing strong growth. PGA Chair James Bareman said he was p...
Jul 10, 2023
Cumberland House Cree Nation Expands Food and Medicine Forest
A Food and Medicine Forest in Northeast Saskatchewan is seeding very good results. Cumberland House Cree Nation and Cumberland Wood Products are announcing the expansion of their Food and Medicine For...
Jul 08, 2023
