It is a role reserved for dignitaries like agriculture ministers and city officials. However, the 53rd edition of the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) will officially begin at the hands of the Head Coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Agribition is officially opening this morning with the Burning of the Brand led by...

AGT Food and Ingredients Inc. (AGT) has sold its shortline rail and bulk handling infrastructure to a global alternative asset management firm, GCM Grosvenor. The sale includes MobilGrain and its operating subsidiaries: Last Mountain Rail, with 140 kms running from the Regina Plains to Central Saskatchewan, including 1...

Many agricultural soils are deficient in the nutrient zinc despite the fact that farmers use fertilizers enriched with the element. This limits crop yields and reduces food quality. It's estimated that roughly a third of the global population consume foods low in zinc, which can increase sickness and death in early chi...

Member companies of the Canadian Crop Hail Insurance Association (CCHA) paid out $230 million to Western Canadian grain farmers. With coverage in place, damaging storms resulted in nearly 11,000 claims this year. CCHA president Scott McQueen said with strong crop pricing to start the year and high input costs, producer...

Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay has returned to Canada after a one-week mission to China. MacAulay and his delegation travelled to Beijing where they met with Chinese industry leaders, importers, and Canadian officials to advocate for improved commercial opportunities for Canadian farmers, processors and ex...

When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Indonesia counterpart President Prabowo Subianto announced the conclusion of negotiations for a free trade agreement agrifood producers were delighted. Greg Northey, President of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) said they have supported Canada's efforts to reach a...

Canadian farmers grew a very good wheat crop this year. That information was shared in the New Wheat Crop Report released by Cereals Canada today. The 2024 report provides a quality and functionality update and highlights Canadian wheat production, according to Dean Dias, chief executive officer at Cereals Canada. &quo...

Ag Growth International (AGI) has raised $66,375 for the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) through its Conveyor for a Cause campaign. Farmers were able to bid on a pink UCX U-trough belt conveyer with proceeds going to the charity. In the end it was Bolt Seed Farms near Wynyard, Sask. who secured the highest bid for their ...

Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) will compensate eligible producers 100 per cent for unpaid deliveries to LSM Grain Ltd., but not all producers that applied will be getting money. Producers will receive payment through the Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program from the company's $2 million security. CGC revoked the grain...

The Senate Foreign Affairs and International Trade Committee is seeking adjustments in a trade bill. The committee recommended an amendment of Bill C-282 so that it does not apply to existing trade agreements or those being renegotiated or currently under negotiation. Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance president Greg No...

Protein Industries Canada and Innovate-UK will work together on research and development projects for the development and commercialization of plant-based ingredients and foods on both sides of the Atlantic. The organizations, along with the consortium members, are investing $5.7 million into two R&D projects. The ...

There is a new name in pulse and specialty crops. A newly incorporated, Saskatchewan-based company is expanding its reach in the pulse and specialty grain market. Harvest Grain Ltd is combining existing assets with new Saskatchewan acquisitions. Shareholder David Nobbs said there has been a tremendous upheaval among pu...

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is intervening to end the work stoppages at ports in both British Columbia and Montreal. The minister said Tuesday the negotiations have reached an impasse and he is directing the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order the resumption of all operations at the ports and move the talks...

Canada Post has released of its annual Remembrance Day stamp issue, honouring the contributions of the farmerettes and Soldiers of the Soil during the First and Second World Wars.The two-stamp set commemorates the young men and women who stepped up to support Canada's agricultural efforts when the country and its allie...

Various Saskatchewan producer commissions hold their annual general meetings in January during the same week as the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, Sask. The largest commissions including SaskOilseeds, Sask Pulse Growers, Sask Wheat, and SaskBarley will hold their AGM's during a ...

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced his new cabinet. Among the changes will be a new leader in the agriculture portfolio. Daryl Harrison has been appointed the new the Minister of Agriculture replacing David Marit who becomes Minister of Highways and Minister of SaskBuilds and Procurement. Other notables include E...

Chickpeas, lentils, beans and peas could be found in brownies, vegan meats and salad dressings which is beyond the usual bean salads and hummus. Chitra Sivakumar, who conducted her doctoral research on pulse flours, wants a specific flour for a specific product. Her work explored how particle size, protein and starch, ...

A pair of bills related to interoperability of farm equipment and right-to-repair have been passed in the Senate. Grain Growers of Canada Executive Director Kyle Larkin said Bills C-244 and C-294 amend the Copyright Act and will allow farmers to access that diagnostic software needed to repair technological equipment l...

Canada's leading voice and champion for mental health in agriculture has named its newest Executive Director. Merle Massie will lead the Do More Agriculture Foundation (DMAF). Massie brings a dual perspective, both personal and professional, to lead DMAF, drawing from her experience at the Canadian Centre for Rural and...

The BC Maritime Employers Association said its lockout of more than 700 unionized workers that has shut down ports across the province would not affect grain or cruise operations. However, the potash fertilizer industry says it will be severely impacted by the work stoppage and Fertilizer Canada is urging the governmen...

The search continues for an alternate, more sustainable source of fish feed for the growing aquaponics industry. Lethbridge Polytechnic will research the use of canola-based feed in aquaponics which has the potential to open a new market for canola producers. Senior research scientist Dr. Nick Savidov will lead the pro...

Ports in British Columbia are facing the possibility of another province-wide labour disruption as employers say they will lock out members of the union representing more than 700 foremen after it served a strike notice. The BC Maritime Employers Association said in a statement that it has issued a formal notice that i...

A labour dispute at the Port of Montreal has shut down some operations. This morning an indefinite strike by members of CUPE Local 375, the longshore workers' union, began at the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals. The two Termont-operated terminals are closed, and no rail, truck or ship services will be provided. Presiden...

Roughly 40 Canadian agriculture and agri-food industry groups sent a letter to the Senate to reject a private members' bill that would take Canada's supply managed sector out of any international trade talks. The concern surrounds what is seen as the dangers Bill C-282 poses to Canada's trade-based economy in the conte...

Yields were slightly above average during the 2024 harvest. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture released its final Crop Report of the year which provided a summary of what transpired this growing season. Crops Extension Specialist Tyce Masich said most crops got off to a good start this year due to spring moisture...

A Saskatchewan manufacturer of direct seeding solutions has announced an addition to its board of directors. Michael Hoffort spent 35 years at Farm Credit Canada and becoming its president/CEO and full board member for eight years until 2022. He holds a designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors and has serv...

With strong rural support the Saskatchewan Party won its fifth consecutive majority government in yesterday's general election. Preliminary results show the Sask Party leading in 35 ridings, with the New Democratic Party nearly doubling its seat count, holding the lead in 26 mostly urban constituencies. With just over ...

Alberta Grains, which represents 18,000 barley and wheat farmers, will be travelling the province to discuss research and advocacy efforts. The regional meetings, scheduled across six regions from Oct. 28 to Nov. 15. give farmers a chance to speak to the organization's strategic direction. Alberta Grains Chair and Regi...