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Keep it Clean ensures farmers are growing market-ready crops
A list of crop protection products that farmers need to use caution with year has been released by the Keep it Clean initiative.The Canola Council of Canada, Cereals Canada, Pulse Canada, and the Prai...
May 01, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Monday, May 1, 2023
May 1 is recognized as a globally significant day for farmers and workers.On May Day the National Farmers Union (NFU) called for action on migrant rights.The NFU asked the federal government to immedi...
May 01, 2023
Livestock producers coming back to insurance program
It appears more livestock producers are taking advantage of an insurance program.The Western Livestock Price Insurance (LPI) is a business risk-management program where producers purchase price protec...
Apr 28, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Friday April 28, 2023
There are just a few days left to take part in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) consultation survey on Canada's Seed Regulatory Modernization.Farmers and others in the seed sector have until...
Apr 28, 2023
Listen: Consumers are more engaged on food production
More than ever consumers are curious about how and where their food is produced.Consumer trends and developments in consumer perceptions have far reaching implications for farmers.The U.S. based Cente...
Apr 27, 2023
More wheat to be planted this growing season
Canadian farmers intend to plant the most wheat in 22 years.The Statistics Canada Principal Field Crop Area report said the war in Ukraine and drought in the United States tighten global supplies.Cana...
Apr 27, 2023
Listen: Pulse crop breeding in Saskatchewan is heading in a new direction
A long-term relationship with the University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Centre ended and it was announced last summer that Saskatchewan Pulse Growers will partner with LimaGrain, the fourth larg...
Apr 26, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday April 26, 2023
Syngenta has entered into a strategic partnership with a biologicals company to research, develop, and commercialize new biocontrol solutions to manage key pests in a variety of crops.It will be based...
Apr 26, 2023
Federal strike creates uncertainty for producers heading into spring seeding
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) wants a quick resolution to the federal civil strike. APAS wants both the federal government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PS...
Apr 25, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday April 25, 2023
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority said the federal government has approved a terminal project following an environmental assessment process that started in 2013. The marine container terminal in Del...
Apr 25, 2023