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Protein Industries Canada will have a new look
Protein Industries Canada (PIC) is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer. Bill Greuel, who has led the organization since October 2018, will be leaving the position on July 31. Gruel has accepted ...
Jun 27, 2024

Construction underway on new pea protein plant in Saskatchewan
A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction of a new pea protein isolate production plant in Yorkton, Sask. The facility will be built at the site of Louis Dreyfus Canada's (LDC) existi...
Jun 26, 2024

Canadian beef sector calls for end to Cargill labour dispute
Cattle groups are worried about the ongoing strike at a beef processing facility in Ontario. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), National Cattle Feeders' Association (NCFA) and Beef Farmers of Onta...
Jun 25, 2024

Top Young Farmers honoured at Canada’s Farm Show
Saskatchewan's Outstanding Young farmers were announced at Canada's Farm Show in Regina, Sask. last week. Cyle and Erika Stewart are from the Morse, Sask. area where they raise cows and grass yearling...
Jun 24, 2024

Canadian Cattle Young Leaders names its 2024 Program semi-finalists
A group of 23 young people in the cattle industry are semi-finalists for the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) established the program with the design ...
Jun 21, 2024
Innovators looking to get their ideas off the ground were in abundance in Regina this week during Canada’s Farm Show.
Some of those innovators in search of funding got a boost this week at the AgTech Accelerator Demo Day at the Farm Show.Technology companies from Canada and around the world were there Wednesday, wher...
Jun 21, 2024

Syngenta and Cavendish Farms create pollinator habitats
Two large pollinator habitats on Prince Edward Island (PEI) have been created to promote bee health and demonstrate how habitat creation enhances biodiversity on farms and contributes to sustainable a...
Jun 21, 2024

2024 inductees selected for Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
Four agricultural champions from across Canada have been selected by the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame (CAHOF) as its 2024 class. Dr. Bruce Coulman, Dr. Michael Eskin, Paul Larmer and Dr. Charles...
Jun 21, 2024

Saskatchewan highway hay salvage and mowing dates released
Farmers and ranchers are being reminded about some key dates as the annual highways hay salvage and ditch mowing clips along for the season. Landowners or lessees adjacent to a highway ditch have the ...
Jun 20, 2024

Feds release Livestock Tax Deferral zones
Livestock Tax Deferral serves as an instrument for the government in easing the financial burden on farmers during natural disasters. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay has released ...
Jun 20, 2024