Providing accurate, balanced and current information is an important way to promote agriculture education in Canadian classrooms. Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) has partnered with CropLife Canada to develop three curriculum-linked resources for educators and students across the country. Grade 10 and 11 st...

One of the country's biggest agriculture shows will focus on ag tech. From Jun. 18 to 20, farmers, developers, industry professionals, and exhibitors will be in Regina, Sask. for Canada's Farm Show (CFS) to explore the latest advancements for the farm. Industry leaders met yesterday to launch the 2024 edition of CFS. R...

It's never been more critical to support ag-tech research and collaboration among producers and policy makers to examine how new technologies can be adopted in the agricultural sector. Over the next three years the Alberta government will provide a $1.2-million grant to the University of Calgary's Simpson Centre for th...

Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) have created a set of policy recommendations focused on agricultural practices and climate change.The Road to 2050 is an initiative aimed at shaping federal government programs for the sustainable intensification of the grain sector. GGC Chair Andre Harpe said there are many challenges inc...

Better hemp genetics will improve yield per acre and make hemp a more cost competitive crop for farmers.The goal is to develop hybrid hemp cultivars with the physical and functional traits wanted by processors, food ingredient companies and consumers.During the five-year project, Protein Industries Canada, along with V...

Canada has its first harvest training program for farmers and agriculture professionals.Bushel Plus Ltd., based in Brandon, Man., started the Harvest Academy as a combine education and training program to provide the knowledge and skills needed to optimize harvest processes. Starting this spring, Bushel Plus Harvest Ac...

Two companies have entered into an agreement for a conceptual design study for the development of a reduced-emission fertilizer to be located near Belle Plaine, Sask.The proposed plant will be designed to utilize the latest production technology available for nitrogen fertilizer production, along with design options to...

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has updated the costs associated with the most recent increase in the carbon tax from $65 per tonne of CO2 equivalent to $80 dollars per tonne.Since 2019, APAS has tracked the cost implications using a per-acre example of wheat production from the farmgate t...

Putting money into the research that matters most to barley growers.Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) is committing roughly $856,000 for the next five years on several projects including ultra-early seeding, seeding rates, seedling survivability, improving uniform maturity in barley, and testing m...

Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) wants the federal Liberal government to institute a grain drying exemption to the carbon tax. Starting Monday, April 1 the price of the carbon tax was set at $80 a tonne, up from $65 last year and $50 the year before that. Even though farmers have no viable alternatives to dry grain and m...

Several organizations are involved in a project offering free public access to a mapping tool that shows the level of risk for Fusarium head blight (FHB) disease in wheat, durum and barley. The University of Manitoba (U of M) is in partnership with Alberta Grains, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Saskatchewan...

The federal government has yet to name the next chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC).The replacement will take over for Doug Chorney when he retires at the end of April. On Tuesday in Saskatoon, Sask. the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) and the Saskatchewan Wheat Developme...

Five individuals have been selected to serve on the board of directors for the Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag).Board chair Lauren Martin said the combined expertise of the new board members will drive the Foundation's strategic objectives forward and each new board member brings unique perspectives and inno...

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) Commission has revoked the licences of grain company from Manitoba.Zeghers Seed Inc. o/a Zeghers Canada held a grain dealer licence and a primary elevator licence located at Holland, Manitoba. Grain farmers in areas of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba may be owed money by this grai...

It's great news for farmers as they prepare for the growing season.Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced yesterday the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program (APP), commonly known as the cash advance, has been set at $250,000 for the 2024 program year. The interest free lim...

While efforts will continue to promote canola oil in the human diet, the biggest potential for market expansion is with biofuels.Cargill's Canola Merchandising Manager Jeff Pleskach said an increase in canola crushing means there is additional canola meal available for feed.--alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.comOn X: @far...

The accomplishments of some of Saskatchewan's best and brightest agrologists were recognized yesterday. Five individuals and one organization were selected by the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists (SIA) based on their contributions in agriculture, bioresources, and environmental sectors within Saskatchewan. The Rec...

Two finalists from 4-H have earned their way to the prestigious 2024 Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF).Following a virtual round in January, the second round of the 4-H Canada Science Fair was hosted by Olds College of Agriculture and Technology in Olds, Alta. from Feb. 28 to March 3. Eight participants presented their p...

Agriculture groups were pleased with the contents of the Saskatchewan budget although most of the announcements were made in advance of the documents released yesterday.Agriculture spending will reach $570.6 million for 2024-2025, an increase of $22.4 million, or 4.1 per cent, from last year.The Saskatchewan Cattlemen'...

Agriculture funding in Saskatchewan will reach $570.6 million for 2024 - 2025.In the provincial budget released Wednesday afternoon, it was announced the agriculture portfolio will increase by $22.4 million, or 4.1 per cent, from last year.The largest portion of the agriculture budget includes $431.7 million, an increa...

BASF Digital Farming and Richardson International will be working together on an advanced agronomic platform.Through the agreement, xarvio FIELD MANAGER will be added to Richardson's agronomic advisory and digital agriculture services. Richardson will extend the use of this technology to Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta...

Phosphorus plays a critical role in seed germination, plant growth, and ultimately crop yield. But it can also cause damage to young seedlings if applied at too high a rate.The Bourgault Industries Research Farm at St. Brieux, Sask. has been studying phosphorus rates. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access spoke with Bourgault...

Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan has created a way for the public to support its efforts.In December, the organization partnered with the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation to enable donations to support work to build public trust in farming and food. Contributions can now be made through the donation portal on far...

A substantial irrigation project in Saskatchewan will be moving forward without the financial support of Ottawa.Premier Scott Moe used the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities convention in Regina, Sask. as the venue to announce the province is starting the first 90,000 acres of the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigat...

Young people have a chance to shape the future of the agriculture sector, and Saskatchewan's farmers and ranchers have a wealth of knowledge and experience they're eager to share.The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program, delivered by Canadian Western Agribition (CWA), connects them to encourage and support the agric...

A new study is emphasizing the importance of Manitoba agriculture.Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) contracted information services company GlobalData to examine and assess the impact of Manitoba-grown wheat, barley, grain corn, sunflower and flax on the province's economy. Durum was not included.GlobalData found that the t...

Canadian farmers will be planting more pulse crops, oats, and durum according to Statistics Canada's acreage estimates published on Monday.CanolaOne of the more interesting numbers comes from producers planting intentions for canola this year. Canola acreage is projected to drop by nearly five per cent in Saskatchewan ...

Irrigation allows more diverse crops to be grown, increases the number of livestock that can be supported and stabilizes crop production with a consistent source of moisture. The Saskatchewan Government is providing roughly $19 million to six irrigation districts for improvements to pumps, pipes, canals and water manag...