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National Farmers Union worried wildfires could cause food crisis
A national organization believes there could be a major food crisis if this year's wildfire season becomes the new norm moving forward.The National Farmers Union (NFU) is concerned that these blazes, ...
Jun 09, 2023

Canada to participate in CUSMA consultations with Mexico
The federal government is participating in dispute settlement consultations under the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The United States initiated the discussions after Mexico issued a Presidential...
Jun 09, 2023

Heat and rain boost Saskatchewan crop development
Most Saskatchewan farmers have finished seeding, with others very close to being done. Ninety-six per cent of the crop is in the ground, according to the latest Ministry of Agriculture crop report.Con...
Jun 09, 2023

Agriculture Roundup for Friday June 9, 2023
Regina, Sask. based Degelman Industries has acquired a company that designs and manufactures grain processing and grain bag storage systems.Degelman Industries announced the acquisition of Renn Mill C...
Jun 09, 2023

Mentoring the next generation of ag leaders
A program that encourages youth involvement in agriculture is accepting new applicants.The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is looking for participants in its APAS Young Leaders (AYL...
Jun 08, 2023

Agriculture Roundup for Thursday June 8, 2023
Canada's new Indo-Pacific office will be in Manila, Philippines.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said the Philippines is an important partner under the Indo-Pacific...
Jun 08, 2023

Protecting livestock from heat starts with water
The hot weather can pose a challenge when it comes to keeping livestock safe and comfortable.Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association CEO Grant McLellan said making sure livestock have a good supply of cl...
Jun 07, 2023

Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network has a new member.Olds College of Agriculture and Technology announced Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative (EMILI) is bringing Innovation Farms P...
Jun 07, 2023

Oversupply of pork and low prices behind recent shut down of hog operations
It's always unfortunate to hear of a hog barn closing anywhere in Canada.That from Saskatchewan Pork Development Board general manager Mark Ferguson on Olymel's decision to shutter five operations.Rea...
Jun 06, 2023

Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Those in favour of creating a federal right to repair law say the government should avoid shaping such legislation according to the wishes of special interest lobbyists as Ottawa gets set to launch co...
Jun 06, 2023