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Federal government announces $4 million for grain research in western Canada
08/15/2023

Federal government announces $4 million for grain research in western Canada

The federal government has announced new funding for grain research in western Canada focused on a number of topics. Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, announced the investment of over $4 million to the Western Grains Research Foundation. That will go towards the WGRF's...

Nominees announced for 2023 TESA awards
08/15/2023

Nominees announced for 2023 TESA awards

The Canadian Cattlemens Association announced their nominees for the TESA awards, looking to give recognition to those producers who help with the local environment. The Environmental Stewardship Award has been given out for 26 years, with the CCA

Tri-National Agricultural Accord to strengthen bond between North American agricultural sectors
08/14/2023

Tri-National Agricultural Accord to strengthen bond between North American agricultural sectors

Saskatchewan is playing host to this year's Tri-National Agricultural Accord, a series of meetings between American, Mexican, and Canadian agriculture interests. After yesterday's welcome reception at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel in Saskatoon, the three countries will engage in talks throughout the d...

How can desiccants best be used ahead of the fall harvest?
08/11/2023

How can desiccants best be used ahead of the fall harvest?

As farmers are getting to work on harvest, many are using desiccants to spray down crops to get them to mature quicker. Those chemicals come with a bevy of rules and regulations, explains Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Crop Extension Specialist Mackenzie Haldun.

CN looks to get on track ahead of fall shipping season
08/11/2023

CN looks to get on track ahead of fall shipping season

With the approaching fall season, railways are getting ready to ship a lot of grain soon. That includes CN Rail, with Assistant Vice President of Grain David Przednowick saying that they're trying to estimate those crop sizes by the end of the month. “I think there's an expectation that year-over-...

Avian influenza sees decrease in outbreaks in 2023
08/10/2023

Avian influenza sees decrease in outbreaks in 2023

Avian influenza had a big effect on poultry farms in 2022, but 2023 seems to be a bit quieter on that front. That's confirmed by Wendy Wilkins, a disease surveillance veterinarian with the livestock branch of the Ministry of Agriculture, who says they've seen zero cases so far. That's also true for....

Commodity market indicators to watch ahead of the fall shipping season
08/09/2023

Commodity market indicators to watch ahead of the fall shipping season

As Canada's tracks are getting ready to transport grain all around the country, producers and those in the industry are taking a look at what might influence price day-to-day. That includes international events, weather, and consumer demand. Jon Dreidger, the Vice President at Leftfield Commodity Re...

FCC releases outlook for beef and pork in 2023
08/09/2023

FCC releases outlook for beef and pork in 2023

Farm Credit Canada has released its 2023 outlook for beef and pork, with both being heavily affected by the current conditions. Senior Economist Leigh Anderson points out that a rise in both cattle and hog prices is an outcome of recent weather events.

AAFC releases newest study on kochia in the prairies
08/08/2023

AAFC releases newest study on kochia in the prairies

Researchers at Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada are sharing the results of a recent study on just how prevalent kochia is in the prairies. That also included stats on just how Glyphosate and Dicamba resistant the w**d is, a fact that's been a pain point for many farmers. Dr. Shaun Sharpe, one of th...

CPKC gives latest report on effects from grain report, drought, and port strike
08/04/2023

CPKC gives latest report on effects from grain report, drought, and port strike

CPKC has had a busy week, with the latest crop report being released and plenty more to deal with for shipping grain. Elizabeth Hucker, Assistant Vice President for Marketing, Sales and Bulk, detailed some of the figures brought up in that crop report.

Food Day Canada celebrates the country's meals and what makes them
08/04/2023

Food Day Canada celebrates the country's meals and what makes them

The nation is celebrating Food Day Canada this weekend, to show support for all the industries that make meals possible. Karley Rumpel, Public Trust Specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, details just what the plan is to broadcast that to the general public.

Canada Beef Information Gateway adds resources based on health, recipes
08/03/2023

Canada Beef Information Gateway adds resources based on health, recipes

Canada Beef has launched its new Information Gateway, in an effort to spread the word about how many recipes the meat can be used in. The new resource is comprehensive in terms of beef, says Executive Director of Consumer Marketing Joyce Parson.

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