Tag Archives: Agriculture
Agriculture Roundup – Aug. 28, 2023
B.C. farmers say they’re increasingly concerned about climate change and the impacts of extreme weather on food production in the province. The province’s farmers can grow fruit and vegeta...
Derek Craddock Aug 28, 2023
Manitoba Pork Producers want its economic contributions made a higher priority
Manitoba Pork wants all levels of government to make the agriculture sector and the economic activity it generates a higher priority. General Manager Cam Dahl said the pork sector should be recognized...
Alice McFarlane Aug 25, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Friday August 25, 2023
Canada is siding with the United States in a trade dispute over Mexico’s restrictions on products made with genetically modified corn. Trade Minister Mary Ng and Agriculture Minister Lawrence Ma...
Alice McFarlane Aug 25, 2023
Cattle stolen from pasture east of Calgary
Six longhorn cattle have been stolen in southern Alberta. Strathmore RCMP and the Southern Alberta Livestock Investigation Unit are now looking for help from the public to find the person(s) responsib...
Alice McFarlane Aug 25, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday August 24, 2023
Ontario’s largest commodity organization is now accepting applications for the 2024 Grains Innovation Fund. Grain Farmers of Ontario Vice President of Strategic Development Paul Hoekstra said th...
Alice McFarlane Aug 24, 2023
New strains of clubroot discovered in Western Canadian crops
University of Alberta researchers have found new clubroot strains capable of infecting canola plants bred to resist the disease. Now, a variety of management strategies are needed to counter evolving ...
Alice McFarlane Aug 23, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday, August 23, 2023
A new educational program for Ontario schools will focus on agriculture. The campaign from Grain farmers of Ontario will focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs for Grade 3...
Alice McFarlane Aug 23, 2023
Forage growers offer straw for livestock feed
Saskatchewan livestock producers searching for feed have another option to consider. The forage straw drop-off program was started by the Saskatchewan Forage Seed Development Commission (SFSDC) and Sa...
Alice McFarlane Aug 22, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday, August 22, 2023
The Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award was announced during the recent Canadian Beef Industry Conference. Interviews were conducted with the top nominees with Carling Matejka from Ponoka, A...
Alice McFarlane Aug 22, 2023
Livestock tax deferral for designated area in Western Canada
The federal government has announced it’s first list of regions in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba where Livestock Tax Deferral has been authorized for 2023. The provision ...
Alice McFarlane Aug 21, 2023
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