Tag Archives: Agriculture
Federally mandated spending reductions putting additional strain on research
Canadian wheat growers are calling for decisive, forward-looking action to strengthen the country's wheat breeding system following the recent departure of a senior breeder from Agriculture and Agri-F...
Jan 12, 2026
4-H Canada welcomes new CEO
4-H Canada has announced the appointment of Christina Franc as its new Chief Executive Officer. Franc has over 15 years of leadership experience in national nonprofit organizations, including senior r...
Jan 09, 2026
Cattle group hopes beef will be on the Prime Minister’s agenda during China visit
While the focus of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China will likely focus on tariffs on canola, peas, pork, and seafood, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is hopeful beef will be part...
Jan 09, 2026
Ontario farm group rejoins national organization
Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) has a new member joining its ranks. Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has opted to become part of the national group once again. GFO had been a member from 2018 to 2020. It ...
Jan 08, 2026
Carney to visit China next week to talk trade
Canada’s agricultural producers will be keeping a close eye on meetings coming up next week. Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to China from Jan. 13 to 17 to discuss several topics includin...
Jan 08, 2026
Register to become a Canadian Agricultural Literacy Month volunteer
Canadian Agricultural Literacy Month, also known as CALM, takes place each March and is a celebration of agriculture in classrooms across the country. Shiela Miller, Agriculture Programs Specialist wi...
Jan 07, 2026
Leadership changes at the Canadian Cattle Association
Andrea Brocklebank will become the Canadian Cattle Association's (CCA) Chief Executive Officer in early March. Brocklebank currently serves as Executive Director for Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC...
Jan 07, 2026
Alberta’s rat control program could provide guidance to control another Prairie pest
Alberta’s rat control program could provide a model for the elimination of wild pigs in Canada. This according to Dr. Wayne Lees, the coordinator of Squeal on Pigs Manitoba. The 2024 Canadian In...
Jan 06, 2026
Graduate scholarship recipients research ways to improve barley production
Five graduate students are getting some financial support for the research they’re doing for the barley industry. The Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley), in partnership with...
Jan 06, 2026
Grain commission make changes to grain company licences
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has made four changes to grain company licenses. CGC said the license for a Saskatchewan grain company is no longer in effect. Sask Valley Processors is no longer l...
Jan 05, 2026
