Tag Archives: Agriculture
Grain Growers of Canada Announces New Executive
A grain farmer from Assiniboia, Sask. has been elected the new chair of the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC). Scott Hepworth, who is also a director with the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, st...
Aug 19, 2025
FCC extends support to canola producers amid trade issues
Considering continued global trade disruptions, including new tariffs affecting Canadian canola seed, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is reiterating its support for agribusinesses, farm operations and food p...
Aug 19, 2025
B.C. to fund upgrades to reduce avian flu risk for Fraser Valley poultry farms
British Columbia will be providing $2.5 million in funding that will allow about 75 poultry farms in the Fraser Valley to upgrade their barns to reduce the risk of avian flu. The Agriculture Ministry ...
Aug 18, 2025
USask appoints Sask Wheat research chair to accelerate crop variety development
A new position has been created at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) that will focus on variety development through applied genomics and pre-breeding strategies. Dr. Valentyna Klymiuk, who grew u...
Aug 18, 2025
Regina studies potential of a mid-scale canola meal plant
In 2024, Canada exported 3.5 million metric tonnes of canola meal valued at $2.7 billion, according to the Canola Council of Canada. The United States is the largest single market for Canadian canola ...
Aug 15, 2025
Blair’s Agro sites transition to local Co-ops
Several agriculture retailer stores are moving over to the Co-op brand. In 2021, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) purchased a majority stake in the six retail locations owned and operated by the ...
Aug 15, 2025
Saskatchewan farmer calls for open markets in face of Chinese canola tariffs
A Saskatchewan farmer said he wants to see an open market with less government regulations that impact his ability to sell grain internationally.His comments come after China imposed a tariff of 75.8 ...
Aug 15, 2025
Rain is a mixed blessing for Saskatchewan farmers
Widespread rainfall in the province last week dramatically increased topsoil moisture levels. According to the crop report for the week of Aug. 5 to 11, the Beatty area received the most with 105 mill...
Aug 14, 2025
Rain is a mixed blessing for Saskatchewan farmers
Widespread rainfall in the province last week dramatically increased topsoil moisture levels. According to the crop report for the week of Aug. 5 to 11, the Beatty area received the most with 105 mill...
Aug 14, 2025
Financial support for Saskatchewan-based agriculture research and manufacturing
Saskatchewan continues to be a world leader in agricultural production and innovation. The federal government will provide money to four organizations for the advanced breeding capabilities for crops ...
Aug 14, 2025
