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Viterra planning canola crush facility in Regina
REGINA, Sask. - Grain-handling giant Viterra has announced it plans to build a canola crushing facility in Regina, one the company promises to be the "world's largest integrated canola crush facility....
Apr 26, 2021

Agriculture Roundup for Monday April 26, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - Another canola crushing facility will be built in Regina, Sask.Viterra said the company is in the feasibility stage to finalize the plant's capabilities and design, with an initial ta...
Apr 26, 2021

Fertilizer industry wants action to resolve the Port of Montreal strike
The Canadian fertilizer industry wants the Prime Minister to intervene and implement back-to-work legislation to end the Port of Montreal strike.Fertilizer Canada said it is important to keep fertiliz...
Apr 23, 2021

Listen: Canola crushing capacity to increase in Saskatchewan
MELFORT, Sask. - More canola is going to be crushed domestically in the near future.SaskCanola chair Bernie McClean talks about the announcement of a new crushing facility to be built at Regina.Alice ...
Apr 23, 2021

Agriculture Roundup for Friday April 23, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - The canola crush industry continues to grow.Cargill has announced it will build a one-million-tonne/year crushing plant early next year.The Regina plant will be similar in design to e...
Apr 23, 2021

Grain Growers of Canada welcoming some items in federal budget, but waiting on more details
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. - Grain Growers of Canada is welcoming some of the things included in the federal budget, but the organization's Chair says they are still awaiting more details.Valhalla farmer A...
Apr 22, 2021

Agribition to return this fall despite pandemic
MELFORT, Sask. - Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) plans return to a full show in 2021.CWA is now setting its sights on November and a return to a week of rodeo, shopping, and livestock competition.CW...
Apr 22, 2021

Prairie NDP leaders urge governments to sign on to AgriStability program
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. - NDP leaders on the Prairies are calling on their governments to sign on to the AgriStability program that would boost compensation for losses by farmers and producers from 70 to ...
Apr 22, 2021

Agriculture Roundup for Thursday April 22, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has announced the suspension of five primary licenses and one grain dealer license.The commission said in a tweet the licenses of W.A. Grain & ...
Apr 22, 2021

Another farm show moves to a virtual format for 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - For people looking forward to outdoor farm shows this year, it was another disappointing announcement for Ag in Motion attendees.The three-day event in mid-July is being cancelled for...
Apr 21, 2021