Tag Archives: Agriculture
Agriculture Roundup for Friday November 3, 2023
Saputo Inc. is closing its facility in Lancaster, Wis., and plans to move production to another location in the state. The Montreal-based company said about 100 employees will be affected by the decis...
Alice McFarlane Nov 03, 2023
Documentary focuses on regenerative farming systems
There is growing interest in regenerative agriculture on the prairies. That’s why SaskSoil decided that it made sense that the first Canadian screening of the documentary film Common Ground shou...
Alice McFarlane Nov 02, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday November 2, 2023
Nutrien Ltd. said it earned $82 million US in the third quarter, down from $1.6 billion a year earlier. The Saskatoon-based company, which is the world’s largest fertilizer producer, said sales ...
Alice McFarlane Nov 02, 2023
Listen: Planning your livestock feed for the winter
With snow officially on the ground it’s safe to say winter feeding season is here. Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist Alicia Sopatyk said this makes it the opportune time for livestock prod...
Alice McFarlane Nov 01, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday, November 1, 2023
A wanted poster for a wild pig is making its way around Manitoba. Squeal On Pigs Manitoba is asking for residents between Wawanesa and Alexander to be on the lookout for a large male wild pig that has...
Alice McFarlane Nov 01, 2023
CFIA creates bio-security plan for African swine fever
Canada is the world’s third-largest pork exporting country at 1.4 million tonnes, and valued at $4.8 billion, reaching 77 countries. Protecting the Canadian pigs and pork industry against Africa...
Alice McFarlane Oct 31, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday, October 31, 2023
This year’s pumpkin harvest in Canada and the United States is a stark reminder of the fact farmers are at the mercy of the weather gods. Alberta pumpkin farmer Mike Williams said the weather wa...
Alice McFarlane Oct 31, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Monday, October 30, 2023
Alberta’s feed program has officially opened. Producers who altered grazing practises for more than three weeks this year due to drought conditions will be eligible for the program. Up to $150 p...
Alice McFarlane Oct 30, 2023
Saskatchewan farmers challenged to support the Acres for Education campaign
A new initiative is supporting educational opportunities for youth to connect with agriculture. Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) launched Acres for Education campaign to highlight t...
Alice McFarlane Oct 27, 2023
Applications are open for Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program
Saskatchewan livestock producers can now apply for assistance through the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC). The 2023 Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program covers 70 per cent of additional cos...
Alice McFarlane Oct 27, 2023
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