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Agriculture report for Tuesday, July 29
The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network has introduced a new project from its recent Smart Farm Competition.The Network's mandate from Innovation, Science and Economic Development C...
Jul 29, 2025
AgriStability program enhanced to better support B.C. farmers who lose crops
The provincial and federal governments have made changes to the program that provides financial support to B.C. farmers experiencing unexpected losses.The AgriStability program has been enhanced for t...
Jul 29, 2025
Battery operated grain auger introduced at Ag in Motion
The outdoor farm show Ag in Motion is known for showcasing and introducing new innovations in the agricultural industry. This year was no exception with a prototype grain auger on display. AGI is work...
Jul 25, 2025
Most of Saskatchewan crop at normal stage of development
The latest Saskatchewan crop report shows rain that fell over the weekend through wide sections of the province proved helpful. But not all benefited, according to Crops Extension Specialist with the ...
Jul 24, 2025
Manitoba farmers looking for more rain to finish the crop
Even with some rainfall over the past seven days, more precipitation will be needed in the weeks ahead. In its weekly crop report, Manitoba Agriculture reported accumulations from roughly 50 to 70 per...
Jul 24, 2025
Supreme Court won’t hear thumbs-up emoji case involving Saskatchewan farmer
The Supreme Court of Canada has given a thumbs-down to hearing a legal case involving an emoji.The country's highest court dismissed an application by farmer Chris Achter to appeal a decision by the C...
Jul 24, 2025
Drought support measures announced for Manitoba livestock producers
Manitoba's livestock producers affected by drought conditions are getting some help from the federal and provincial governments. The assistance is coming from the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corpor...
Jul 24, 2025
Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Arctic Gateway Group establish Northern trade Corridor
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, and Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tuesday to strengthen trade through the Port of Churchill. Moe ...
Jul 23, 2025
Wildfire smoke slows Sask. garden growth, dropping tomato and cucumber yields
Wildfire smoke drifting over Saskatchewan this summer hasn't just clouded the skies - it's also clouded the performance of gardens.Rick Van Duyvendyk, owner of Dutch Growers in Regina and host of Gard...
Jul 22, 2025
Seeds of innovation: Investing in Alberta's agri-research
Alberta's applied research associations have been supporting the adoption of farm research since the 1970s. That's why the Alberta government has provided a one-time grant of $3.2 million to 12 applie...
Jul 22, 2025