Tag Archives: Agriculture
Developing new dry bean varieties in Manitoba
Manitoba’s seeded acres for dry beans are climbing and that has researchers focusing their efforts on improving yields. Three varieties have been registered since 2009, including AAC Scotty, AAC...
Alice McFarlane Feb 26, 2024
BASF’s Growing Home program supports communities
Farmers from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario will have a chance to shine a light on their favourite organizations through a contest with BASF. Until Mar.18, producers can nominate organiz...
Alice McFarlane Feb 23, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Friday February 23, 2024
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has completed another successful Drive Away Hunger campaign with donors providing over 140 million meals. FCC president and CEO Justine Hendricks said it is a testament to the...
Alice McFarlane Feb 23, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday, February 22, 2024
Fertilizer giant Nutrien reported earnings of $176 million, or 35 cents per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2023. That’s down from $1.12 billion in the same period of 2022. The Saskatoon-...
Alice McFarlane Feb 22, 2024
Nutrien earnings decline on weaker sales prices
Fertilizer giant Nutrien Inc. says it earned US$176 million, or 35 cents per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2023 - down from US$1.12 billion in the same period of 2022. The Saskatoon-based com...
The Canadian Press Feb 22, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has given all potato producing province the clean bill of health for potato wart. More than 200 soil samples were tested across the country. This is the second stra...
Alice McFarlane Feb 21, 2024
Agriculture groups concerned about reduction in interest-free portion of cash advance program
The recent decision to reduce the interest-free portion of the Advance Payment Program (APP) from $350,000 to $100,000 has caused concern among farmers and ranchers across Canada. The Advance Payment ...
Alice McFarlane Feb 21, 2024
Livestock receipts expected to push Canadian farm income higher
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) said overall Canadian farm income is expected to reach a new record for 2023. AAFC said while every farm is unique and will have experienced the last year diffe...
Alice McFarlane Feb 20, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Friday February 16, 2024
Demand for quality Canadian soybeans in the competitive Indo-Pacific market is strong. That was the message shared by current and potential customers when the value chain delegation led by Soy Canada ...
Alice McFarlane Feb 16, 2024
When Will the Water Turn on for Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project Phase 1?
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) wants to hear about any advancement in the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project. Announced in 2020, the project, once completed, will provide...
Alice McFarlane Feb 16, 2024
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