Tag Archives: Agriculture

License of Manitoba grain buyer suspended
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) Commission has revoked the licences of grain company from Manitoba. Zeghers Seed Inc. o/a Zeghers Canada held a grain dealer licence and a primary elevator licence ...
Alice McFarlane Mar 26, 2024

Interest free portion of cash advance increases for 2024
It’s great news for farmers as they prepare for the growing season. Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced yesterday the interest-free limit of the Advance Paymen...
Alice McFarlane Mar 26, 2024

Research underway to benefit sustainability of swine industry
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan is working to develop an on-farm tool for pork production companies to make business decisions to meet animal welfare and s...
farmnewsNOW Staff Mar 25, 2024

Alberta announces new agriculture-focused non-profit
LACOMBE, AB - The provincial government in Alberta is establishing a new non-profit focused on agriculture research and crop development. The Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC), based in Lacombe, is...
Justin Goulet/Lethbridge News Now Mar 25, 2024

Agriculture Roundup for Monday March 25, 2024
Statistics Canada will be releasing its January figures for gross domestic product later this week. The agency’s preliminary estimate points to an increase of 0.4 per cent for the first month of...
farmnewsNOW Staff Mar 25, 2024

Listen: Canola meal is facing a challenge to maintain its share of the US livestock feed market
While efforts will continue to promote canola oil in the human diet, the biggest potential for market expansion is with biofuels. Cargill’s Canola Merchandising Manager Jeff Pleskach said an inc...
Alice McFarlane Mar 22, 2024

Outstanding Saskatchewan agrologists recognized
The accomplishments of some of Saskatchewan’s best and brightest agrologists were recognized yesterday. Five individuals and one organization were selected by the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrol...
Alice McFarlane Mar 22, 2024

Agriculture Roundup for Friday March 22, 2024
The Alberta Government is establishing a new organization focused on agriculture research and crop development. The Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC) has been relaunched as Western Crops Innovation...
Alice McFarlane Mar 22, 2024

4-H Canada Youth to appear at Canada-Wide Science Fair
Two finalists from 4-H have earned their way to the prestigious 2024 Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF). Following a virtual round in January, the second round of the 4-H Canada Science Fair was hosted b...
Alice McFarlane Mar 22, 2024

Farm groups respond to Saskatchewan government spending in agriculture
Agriculture groups were pleased with the contents of the Saskatchewan budget although most of the announcements were made in advance of the documents released yesterday. Agriculture spending will reac...
Alice McFarlane Mar 21, 2024

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