Tag Archives: Agriculture
Alberta celebrates 70 years being “Rat-free”
EDMONTON, AB – This year marks 70 years of Alberta's Rat Control Program. Started in 1950, the program ensures Albertans are safe from the environmental and economic destruction rats cause (chew...
Troy Gillard Dec 18, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Friday December 18, 2020
Farm groups representing beef, pork, grains, and horticulture want the provinces to approve the federal proposal on AgriStability. It was a good year for grain farmers, but the pandemic had a serious ...
Alice McFarlane Dec 18, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday December 17, 2020
A new report said consolidation of Canada’s beef processing plants has made the industry vulnerable to disease outbreaks, warning shutdowns similar to what occurred early in the COVID-19 pandemi...
Alice McFarlane Dec 17, 2020
Ottawa provides funding for environmental farm research in Manitoba
MELFORT, Sask. – The federal government is funding on-farm research in Manitoba to help farmers develop strategies to combat climate change. The $5.9 million will be used for farmers and scienti...
Alice McFarlane Dec 16, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday December 16, 2020
MELFORT, Sask. – There has been increased interest in the Advance Payments Program. Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) administers the program. CCGA director of Finance & Operations ...
Alice McFarlane Dec 16, 2020
Prairie wheat commissions question a recent article on the impact of wheat prices on food costs
MELFORT, Sask. – Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat), Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA), and Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) are concerned that a recent Canadian Press article inacc...
Alice McFarlane Dec 16, 2020
Prairie Wheat Commissions set record straight on wheat prices and food costs
CALGARY, AB. –– A recent Canadian Press article regarding the impact of the price of wheat on rising food prices is causing concern for three prairie wheat organizations. The article repor...
Dori Modney with files from Alberta Wheat Commission Dec 15, 2020
Moderate year for insect damage in Saskatchewan
MELFORT, Sask. – Farmers had an average year dealing with insects. Saskatchewan insect specialist James Tansey said the growing season started with flea beetles in canola. “In the spring w...
Alice McFarlane Dec 15, 2020
Listen: USask study compiles data on zero till environmental impact
MELFORT, Sask. – Farmers have improved their environmental sustainability over the past 25 years. A University of Saskatchewan (USask) study will collect hard data on zero till to share with the...
Alice McFarlane Dec 15, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday December 15, 2020
MELFORT, Sask. – Feeder cattle prices were mixed last week. Canfax reported the biggest price drop was in the feeder steer 300 to 400 pound and 900 pound and over weight classes. The 400-to-500-...
Alice McFarlane Dec 15, 2020
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