The inaugural Canadian cow-calf survey provides a unique insight into the 2023 calf crop. The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC), in collaboration with Canfax Research Services and regional representatives, recently took a snapshot of production practices that have been adopted by cow-calf producers across the country...

Another productive week for Saskatchewan farmers with 61 per cent of this year's crop in the bin. That's up from 42 per cent reported last week and ahead of the five-year average of 50 per cent. The southwest region is still the furthest advanced in harvest progress at 85 per cent complete. The southeast and west-centr...

Farmers interested in knowing more about greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on their operations have access to a new device to do those measurements.Syngenta has integrated Cool Farm Tool (CFT) into the Cropwise Sustainability (CWS) application. CFT is a globally recognized carbon quantification tool that shows estimated G...

The Root Rot Task Force (RRTF) launched a new website to create a collaborative approach to root rot research and management focused on agronomy, breeding, and pathology in peas and lentils. The website rootrot.ca was created by the Western Canadian pulse crop commissions, including Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG), Al...

Farmers can gain valuable insights into the product they're putting in their bins. The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is offering information on grain quality to farmers. Canadian farmers are eligible for a free grain sample assessment from the annual Harvest Sample Program. Farmers who sign up for the program will re...

China has formally started its investigation into Canadian canola. The complaint was launched last week against Canada at the World Trade Organization over recently announced tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminum and steel. The focus will be on Canadian canola entering China between Jan. 1, to Dec. 31, 2023. C...

Farmers value the chance to round up unwanted items on their farms and bring them for safe disposal. The Cleanfarms' unwanted pesticides and old farm animal medications program is coming to five Canadian provinces this fall. Cleanfarms teams spread out across the country and give farmers the opportunity to safely and c...

According to a recent FCC Economics report, Canadian food manufacturing plays a crucial role in addressing the need to sustainably feed a growing global population.Food is the largest manufacturing sector in Canada by both employment and sales. The sector is poised to be a world leader in sustainable food production. &...

The new School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) will help not-for-profit organizations invest in infrastructure and equipment to support school food programming across Canada. The $20.2-million SFIF is delivered as a complement to the National School Food Program. Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC) Minister Lawrence MacAu...

Combining, swathing, desiccating, baling straw and hauling bales are in full swing as the 2024 Harvest season is almost halfway done as numbers reach 42 per cent completion by September 2, 2024.CropsThe report said, "Spring wheat currently sits at 28 per cent harvested across the province and canary seed sits at 1...