Tag Archives: Agriculture
Demand for fresh produce doubles via growers co-op food box program
NANAIMO - A popular produce delivery program for the mid-island has grown substantially as food security is pushed to the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online registrations for the weekly pr...
Alex Rawnsley Jul 19, 2020
Bees bouncing back after tough spring
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – The wet, cool spring has been a challenge for local beekeepers. “A lot of beekeepers lost bees this spring because it was cold and wet. And coming out of winter, the ...
Cheryl Jahn Jul 17, 2020
Bees bouncing back after tough spring
The wet, cool spring has been a challenge for local beekeepers. “A lot of beekeepers lost bees this spring because it was cold and wet. And coming out of winter, the clusters were small. They ju...
Cheryl Jahn Jul 17, 2020
Assessing pasture health
Livestock producers know their pasture and how it reacts to grazing. However, having an assessment done on the land gives a producer the chance to look for ways to increase efficiencies and new manage...
Alice McFarlane Jul 17, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Friday July 17, 2020
Elanco Animal Health has agreed to make changes to a $7.6 billion deal to buy several health care products for animals from Bayer AG in order to get approval from a Canadian regulator. The Competition...
Alice McFarlane Jul 17, 2020
Warm weather and rain have helped crop development in Saskatchewan
MELFORT, Sask. – According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture crop report the majority of crops are in fair to excellent condition. Many areas received moisture and while it was welcome...
Alice McFarlane Jul 16, 2020
Nutrient deficiency and high moisture could affect Canola crops
MEADOW LAKE, Sask – Northwest Saskatchewan and a majority of the Prairies has been experiencing heavy rainfall which could translate in to nutrient deficiencies for Canola crops. According to th...
Nicole Reis Jul 16, 2020
Haying operations in Prince Albert area dampened by rainfall
Thanks to mother nature, farmers in the Prince Albert and Shellbrook areas are playing catch up.Rain in the region has delayed haying operations. According to this week's Crop Report from the Ministry...
Jul 16, 2020
Listen: Herbicide-resistant weeds a growing problem around the world
Canadian farmers are dealing with roughly 77 herbicide-resistant weeds every year. Canada has the third-largest population of weeds resistant to one or more herbicides. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access ...
Alice McFarlane Jul 16, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday July 16, 2020
MELFORT, Sask – The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) have welcomed a new member. The Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) consists of five commodity groups – Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Associa...
Alice McFarlane Jul 16, 2020
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