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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 ful...
Oct 30, 2024
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 ...
Oct 29, 2024
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...
Oct 28, 2024
Chicken Farmers of Ontario and Maple Leaf Foods Inc. are collaborating to support an important cause. The two organizations are working together to provide Ontario grown chicken to Ontario Food Banks....
Oct 25, 2024
Lakeland College students working with Canada's first post-secondary commercial bison herd will soon have access to state-of-the-art handling facilities. This was made possible from a $150,000 donatio...
Oct 25, 2024
Most of Manitoba's farmers are happy with this year's harvest. Manitoba Agriculture released its final crop report of the year. Pulse and soybean specialist and editor of the provincial crop report De...
Oct 24, 2024
Wild rice production in Northern Saskatchewan will take a massive hit when compared to the amount harvested in 2023. That's according to La Ronge Wild Rice Corporation manager Jeanne Gress, who stated...
Oct 23, 2024
A comprehensive food-grade soybean testing and analysis program will now be delivered by the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). Soy Canada is partnering with CGC on the Canadian Soy Quality Program that...
Oct 23, 2024
Non-fertilizer supplements include a range of biological and other products that farmers can add to their soils or put on their seeds that can build soil health, aid plant growth, or boost yields. Non...
Oct 23, 2024
Producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Global Food and Ingredients Inc. (GFI) will be compensated for the majority of their eligible claims through the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) Safe...
Oct 22, 2024