Tag Archives: Agriculture
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday, February 22, 2024
Fertilizer giant Nutrien reported earnings of $176 million, or 35 cents per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2023. That’s down from $1.12 billion in the same period of 2022. The Saskatoon-...
Feb 22, 2024
Nutrien earnings decline on weaker sales prices
Fertilizer giant Nutrien Inc. says it earned US$176 million, or 35 cents per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2023 - down from US$1.12 billion in the same period of 2022. The Saskatoon-based com...
Feb 22, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has given all potato producing province the clean bill of health for potato wart. More than 200 soil samples were tested across the country. This is the second stra...
Feb 21, 2024
Agriculture groups concerned about reduction in interest-free portion of cash advance program
The recent decision to reduce the interest-free portion of the Advance Payment Program (APP) from $350,000 to $100,000 has caused concern among farmers and ranchers across Canada. The Advance Payment ...
Feb 21, 2024
Livestock receipts expected to push Canadian farm income higher
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) said overall Canadian farm income is expected to reach a new record for 2023. AAFC said while every farm is unique and will have experienced the last year diffe...
Feb 20, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Friday February 16, 2024
Demand for quality Canadian soybeans in the competitive Indo-Pacific market is strong. That was the message shared by current and potential customers when the value chain delegation led by Soy Canada ...
Feb 16, 2024
When Will the Water Turn on for Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project Phase 1?
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) wants to hear about any advancement in the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project. Announced in 2020, the project, once completed, will provide...
Feb 16, 2024
Free workshop helps farmers assess their operations
Primary producers who adopt farm business management practices have increased profitability, confidence, peace of mind, and family and farm team harmony. Finding out what those best practices are and ...
Feb 15, 2024
New Water Advisory Committee will help prepare Alberta’s for drought
After several dry years, Alberta's winter snowpack is well below average, many rivers are at record low levels and multiple reservoirs remain well below capacity. Alberta is taking action to prepare f...
Feb 14, 2024
AAFC funds pulse research to the tune of $11 million
Canada is the largest exporter of pulses in the world, shipping a significant amount of lentils, dry peas, beans and chickpeas to over 120 countries every year. To support the pulse industry in Canada...
Feb 14, 2024
