Veterinarian Shortage
National association calls for Testing Centre for internationally educated veterinarians
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) has a suggestion for the federal government on how to address a severe workforce shortage.The CVMA was on Parliament Hill earlier this month asking for support for the profession through additional investments for programs, projects, and veterinary infrastructure as we...
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Canada Grain Act Summit
Grain sector meets to discuss the Canada Grain Act
The federal government has yet to name the next chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC).The replacement will take over for Doug Chorney when he retires at the end of April. On Tuesday in Saskatoon, Sask. the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) and the Saskatchewan Wheat Developme...
Mar 27, 2024
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Swine welfare
Research underway to benefit sustainability of swine industry
Mar 25, 2024
Bodnarus Auctioneering
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Veterinarian Shortage
National association calls for Testing Centre for internationally educated veterinarians
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) has a suggestion for the federal government on how to address a severe workforce shortage.The CVMA was on Parliament Hill earlier this month asking for support for the profession through additional investments for programs, projects, and veterinary infrastructure as we...
15h ago
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Fusarium Head Blight
Supporting the Saskatchewan's Fusarium Head Blight tool
Several organizations are involved in a project offering free public access to a mapping tool that shows the level of risk for Fusarium head blight (FHB) disease in wheat, durum and barley. The University of Manitoba (U of M) is in partnership with Alberta Grains, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Saskatchewan...
19h ago
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Canada Grain Act Summit
Grain sector meets to discuss the Canada Grain Act
The federal government has yet to name the next chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC).The replacement will take over for Doug Chorney when he retires at the end of April. On Tuesday in Saskatoon, Sask. the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) and the Saskatchewan Wheat Developme...
Mar 27, 2024
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Do More Agriculture
Do More Ag fills board seats
Five individuals have been selected to serve on the board of directors for the Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag).Board chair Lauren Martin said the combined expertise of the new board members will drive the Foundation's strategic objectives forward and each new board member brings unique perspectives and inno...
Mar 26, 2024
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Grain Commission revokes licese
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 located at Holland, Manitoba. Grain farmers in areas of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba may be owed money by this grai...
Mar 26, 2024
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Changes to the Advance Payments Program
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 Payments Program (APP), commonly known as the cash advance, has been set at $250,000 for the 2024 program year. The interest free lim...
Mar 26, 2024
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Swine welfare
Research underway to benefit sustainability of swine industry
Mar 25, 2024
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Alberta announces new agriculture-focused non-profit
Mar 25, 2024
Ag Roundup
Agriculture Roundup for Monday March 25, 2024
Mar 25, 2024
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Crops
Fusarium Head Blight
Supporting the Saskatchewan's Fusarium Head Blight tool
Several organizations are involved in a project offering free public access to a mapping tool that shows the level of risk for Fusarium head blight (FHB) disease in wheat, durum and barley. The University of Manitoba (U of M) is in partnership with Alberta Grains, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Saskatchewan...
19h ago
Read More
Canada Grain Act Summit
Grain sector meets to discuss the Canada Grain Act
The federal government has yet to name the next chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC).The replacement will take over for Doug Chorney when he retires at the end of April. On Tuesday in Saskatoon, Sask. the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) and the Saskatchewan Wheat Developme...
Mar 27, 2024
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Do More Agriculture
Do More Ag fills board seats
Five individuals have been selected to serve on the board of directors for the Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag).Board chair Lauren Martin said the combined expertise of the new board members will drive the Foundation's strategic objectives forward and each new board member brings unique perspectives and inno...
Mar 26, 2024
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Grain Commission revokes licese
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 located at Holland, Manitoba. Grain farmers in areas of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba may be owed money by this grai...
Mar 26, 2024
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Livestock
Veterinarian Shortage
National association calls for Testing Centre for internationally educated veterinarians
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) has a suggestion for the federal government on how to address a severe workforce shortage.The CVMA was on Parliament Hill earlier this month asking for support for the profession through additional investments for programs, projects, and veterinary infrastructure as we...
15h ago
Read More
Do More Agriculture
Do More Ag fills board seats
Five individuals have been selected to serve on the board of directors for the Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag).Board chair Lauren Martin said the combined expertise of the new board members will drive the Foundation's strategic objectives forward and each new board member brings unique perspectives and inno...
Mar 26, 2024
Read More
Changes to the Advance Payments Program
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 Payments Program (APP), commonly known as the cash advance, has been set at $250,000 for the 2024 program year. The interest free lim...
Mar 26, 2024
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4-H Canada Science Fair
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 by Olds College of Agriculture and Technology in Olds, Alta. from Feb. 28 to March 3. Eight participants presented their p...
Mar 22, 2024
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2024 Saskatchewan Budget Reaction
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 reach $570.6 million for 2024-2025, an increase of $22.4 million, or 4.1 per cent, from last year.The Saskatchewan Cattlemen'...
Mar 21, 2024
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2024 Saskatchewan Budget
Saskatchewan government to increase agriculture spending
Agriculture funding in Saskatchewan will reach $570.6 million for 2024 - 2025.In the provincial budget released Wednesday afternoon, it was announced the agriculture portfolio will increase by $22.4 million, or 4.1 per cent, from last year.The largest portion of the agriculture budget includes $431.7 million, an increa...
Mar 20, 2024
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Markets
Do More Agriculture
Do More Ag fills board seats
Five individuals have been selected to serve on the board of directors for the Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag).Board chair Lauren Martin said the combined expertise of the new board members will drive the Foundation's strategic objectives forward and each new board member brings unique perspectives and inno...
Mar 26, 2024
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Global demand for Canola oil and meal
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 increase in canola crushing means there is additional canola meal available for feed.--alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.comOn X: @far...
Mar 22, 2024
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Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program
Farmer wellness program receives financial support
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $450,000 over three years for professional counselling services to Manitoba's agricultural community.Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced the funding to the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program (MFWP) at Ag Days in Brandon.MFWP is a...
Jan 19, 2024
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Sponsored
An ‘attitude of gratitude'
Redhead Equipment Tees Off in Heavy Hitter Charity Classic to Support Families in Saskatchewan
Regina, SK - To celebrate their 75th anniversary, Redhead Equipment was looking for a special way to celebrate this major milestone while also having an 'attitude of gratitude.' On Monday, June 12 they held their first, annual Heavy Hitter Charity Classic at Wascana Country Club in support of Ronald McDonald House Char...
Jul 12, 2023
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Bodnarus Auctioneering
Bodnarus Auctioneering: providing professionalism and results
Whether you are a farmer who is downsizing, relocating, retiring or someone faced with the loss of a loved one, there will come a time to decide how to handle the selling of personal assets. No matter the reason, Bodnarus Auctioneering will be on your side, to ensure your farm and belongings are looked after. "We ...
May 11, 2022
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Straight cutting your canola
These past few years, the industry has seen a variety of new traits bred into canola seed varieties. We are bombarded with a variety of terms including "Pod Shatter", "Harvest Max", and "Late Swath Potential". Canola companies have their own specific breeding program that has produced vari...
Sep 01, 2021
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