Tag Archives: Agriculture
Report sees optimism for future but are concerned with policy, extreme weather, and trade risks
Policy and regulatory environment, extreme weather, trade barriers and protectionism are the three risks seen as the most significant threats to the agri-food sector. That came from more than 500 farm...
Jul 26, 2024
Ag in Motion continues to draw large crowds for the tenth year
A popular farm show has gained the reputation of bringing all that's new and novel in Prairie agriculture. Ag in Motion located near Langham, Sask. had over 100 acres of displays during the July 16 to...
Jul 25, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Alberta Grains is providing funding financial support to the Western Crop Innovations (WCI) to advance agricultural research tailored for the Western Prairies. WCI was established earlier this year, a...
Jul 23, 2024
Grain commission takes away the license of a Saskatchewan company
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has voided the grain dealer license of a Saskatoon, Sask. company effective today. Grain farmers in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta who delivered grain to LSM Gr...
Jul 23, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Monday, July 22, 2024
The Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge now has 13 semi-finalists who are working on processes, and technologies designed to reduce methane emissions produced by cattle. The $12-million Challenge...
Jul 22, 2024
Agriculture ministers discuss the grocery code of conduct at annual meeting
Federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) governments traveled to the Yukon capital for their annual conference, which included farm tours and several days of meetings. Federal Agriculture Minister La...
Jul 22, 2024
Warm, smoky conditions to stick around for a few more days
Anyone looking for relief from the smoky, hot conditions will have to wait for a while. The smoke has led to a special air quality statement being issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for m...
Jul 22, 2024
Charges laid in cattle theft investigation
With the assistance of Livestock Services of Saskatchewan (LSS), RCMP have laid several charges against a Whitewood, Sask. man for cattle rustling. On June 28, a Saskatchewan RCMP Livestock Investigat...
Jul 19, 2024
Manitoba Ag Hall of Fame adds four individuals
Four names have been added to the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame. Hugh Drake, Dr. Don Flaten, Dr. Allan Preston, and Fred Tait were recognized for their contributions to Manitoba's agriculture ind...
Jul 19, 2024
Farmers reimbursed for unpaid grain delivered to Zeghers Seed
Producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Zeghers Seed will be compensated through the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). The payment totals over $1.2 million from the company's security to the...
Jul 19, 2024
