Tag Archives: Agriculture
Sask. farmers not panicking over warm temperatures in February
Saskatchewan farmers don't think the above-average temperatures this winter are putting them out to pasture. "I don't think they'll affect us yet," said Ian Boxall, the president of the Agricultural P...
CKOM; Libby Gray Feb 03, 2024
Sask. farmers not panicking over warm temperatures in February
Saskatchewan farmers don't think the above-average temperatures this winter are putting them out to pasture."I don't think they'll affect us yet," said Ian Boxall, the president of the Agricultural Pr...
Feb 03, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Friday February 2, 2024
The flood risk has eased across B-C’s South Coast, but the recent wild temperature swings have raised concerns about the health of local bee populations. Temperatures in Abbotsford have swung fr...
Alice McFarlane Feb 02, 2024
CFIA approves first feed ingredient to reduce methane emissions from cattle
Canada has its first methane-reducing feed additive for cattle. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has approved 3-Nitrooxypropanol (3NOP) as a new livestock feed ingredient aimed at reducing m...
Alice McFarlane Feb 02, 2024
Linamar finalizes purchase of Saskatchewan farm equipment manufacturer
Linamar Corporation has completed its acquisition of Bourgault Industries Ltd. as of Feb. 1. The agreement to acquire Bourgault, initially announced on Dec. 20, was worth C$640 million. Linamar buys 1...
Alice McFarlane Feb 01, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday February 1, 2024
The next wave of automation is coming to large square baling. The 2024 Case IH Baler Automation is a hands-free design that delivers high-quality bales regardless of operator experience level. Case IH...
Alice McFarlane Feb 01, 2024
Autonomous tractor kit receives funding boost
The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) is supporting agtech research and innovation projects through its 2022 Open Competition and its Beef & Pork Primary Processing Au...
Alice McFarlane Jan 31, 2024
More Saskatchewan producers eligible for livestock feed assistance
The eligibility area has expanded, and deadline extended for the 2023 Canada-Saskatchewan feed program. It’s in response to the dry conditions that impacted livestock producers through the later...
Alice McFarlane Jan 30, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Monday, January 29, 2024
Several food industry groups are raising the alarm about a potential increase in the farm-level price of chicken in British Columbia, saying it could put pressure on businesses and consumers. Restaura...
Alice McFarlane Jan 29, 2024
Saskatchewan Cattle Producers pass resolution to increase checkoff
A resolution to increase the beef checkoff was passed at the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association (SCA) Annual General Meeting but there are still some hurdles before it can take effect. The resolutio...
Alice McFarlane Jan 29, 2024
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