Tag Archives: Agriculture
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday October 20, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – 4-H Canada and Farm Credit Canada (FCC) will once again support clubs at the local level. The FCC 4-H Club Fund is available to all clubs, districts, and regions across Canada. ...
Alice McFarlane Oct 20, 2022
Two groups collaborate to reduce GHG emissions on the farm
MELFORT, Sask. – The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) are collaborating with Corteva Agriscience on its climate solutions initiative to help meet Canada’s goal of net-zero emissions. This mar...
Alice McFarlane Oct 19, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday October 19, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba (AITC-M) has found its new leader. New Executive Director Katharine Cherewyk has served as AITC-M's Operations and Development Manager sinc...
Alice McFarlane Oct 19, 2022
Rail line to the Port of Churchill still needs extensive repairs
MELFORT, Sask. – Work continues on the rail line that services the Port of Churchill, however progress has been slow. The Hudson Bay Route Association held its annual meeting Monday. The group h...
Alice McFarlane Oct 18, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday October 18, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – The Alberta harvest has wrapped up well ahead of the five-year average. Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development (AFRED) said combining of major crops was at...
Alice McFarlane Oct 18, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Monday October 17, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – It’s a step towards addressing capacity constraints and infrastructure pressures at the Port of Montreal. The federal government will provide nearly $8 million for DG CanE...
Alice McFarlane Oct 17, 2022
Strong sales for combines and 4WD tractors in September
MELFORT, Sask. – There are encouraging sales numbers for farm equipment. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) said the September report showed an increase in combine harvester sales ...
Alice McFarlane Oct 14, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Friday October 14, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – Fertilizer giant Nutrien is working towards expansion of its potash production in Saskatchewan. The Saskatoon-based company set a goal of 18 million metric tonnes annually by 20...
Alice McFarlane Oct 14, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday October 13, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – The new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada unveiled his shadow cabinet. Pierre Poilievre named Alberta Conservative MP John Barlow the agriculture critic. Barlow served ...
Alice McFarlane Oct 13, 2022
Research to support claims oats prevents disease
MELFORT, Sask. – Oats are among the healthiest grains on the planet. It’s already recognized as a healthy food because of its soluble fibre content. They're a gluten-free whole grain and a...
Alice McFarlane Oct 12, 2022
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