The search continues for an alternate, more sustainable source of fish feed for the growing aquaponics industry. Lethbridge Polytechnic will research the use of canola-based feed in aquaponics which has the potential to open a new market for canola producers. Senior research scientist Dr. Nick Savidov will lead the pro...

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has its first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a pig. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was in Iowa on Thursday when he shared details of the investigation in Oregon on reported cases of HPAI on a backyard farming operation with a mix of poultry and ...

Ports in British Columbia are facing the possibility of another province-wide labour disruption as employers say they will lock out members of the union representing more than 700 foremen after it served a strike notice. The BC Maritime Employers Association said in a statement that it has issued a formal notice that i...

A labour dispute at the Port of Montreal has shut down some operations. This morning an indefinite strike by members of CUPE Local 375, the longshore workers' union, began at the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals. The two Termont-operated terminals are closed, and no rail, truck or ship services will be provided. Presiden...

Roughly 40 Canadian agriculture and agri-food industry groups sent a letter to the Senate to reject a private members' bill that would take Canada's supply managed sector out of any international trade talks. The concern surrounds what is seen as the dangers Bill C-282 poses to Canada's trade-based economy in the conte...

Yields were slightly above average during the 2024 harvest. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture released its final Crop Report of the year which provided a summary of what transpired this growing season. Crops Extension Specialist Tyce Masich said most crops got off to a good start this year due to spring moisture...

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 full board member for eight years until 2022. He holds a designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors and has serv...

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 New Democratic Party nearly doubling its seat count, holding the lead in 26 mostly urban constituencies. With just over ...

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. 28 to Nov. 15. give farmers a chance to speak to the organization's strategic direction. Alberta Grains Chair and Regi...

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. The deal will see Ontario's food banks receive a steady supply of locally grown chicken. The partnership will support t...

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 donation from Ken Wasmuth. The college purchased land south of Vermilion campus in 2023 to house the bison, which animal scienc...

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 Dennis Lange said yields and quality of the crops were above the five-year average. Lange said spring wheat yields were an...

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 is used by world-wide customers of Canadian soybeans. Coordinated by Soy Canada, the program provides independent, thir...

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-fertilizer supplements can include a diverse array of products such as microbial inoculants, seaweed extracts, biochar ...

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) Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program. Following a review, CGC determined that there were 29 eligible claims totaling $2.661 ...

Agriculture is one of the main drivers of Saskatchewan's economy. That's why the Wheat Growers Association wanted to collect the opinions of the province's political parties on topics of interest to grain farmers. The Wheat Growers send a list of questions to each party on Oct. 7 and responses were received from the Sa...

Farmers often face burdensome paperwork and high accounting fees. Governments are making changes to programs to address these challenges. AgriStability protects Canadian producers against large declines in farming margins for reasons such as production loss, increased costs and market conditions. Changes to Agriculture...

AgSafe Alberta has released the fourth and final stage in its farm safety resource.FARMERS CARE Level 4 is now available at AgSafeAB.ca. The free program provides information in an accessible format that producers can navigate at their own pace.AgSafe Alberta knows farmers and ranchers are extremely busy people and wan...

Federal funding is supporting the future of cereal farming in Canada. Cereals Canada has received $7.3 million for research, innovation, and market support from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). This includes $6.6 million over three years from the AgriMarketing Program and $674,000 over five years for research. ...

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) will use a large portion of a surplus from fees for grain inspection and weighing for a financial shortfall. Since CGC reduced its official inspection and weighing fees in 2021, the organization has inspected and weighed lower-than-expected grain volumes, leading to a gap between rev...

The International Trade Minister issued a statement acknowledging the uncertainty the diplomatic row between Canada and India has created for exporters and investors. The Canadian government expelled six Indian diplomats Monday as the RCMP announced there is evidence of their alleged involvement in violent crimes and e...

The organization that supports the next generation of farmers will host a Land Linking Workshop in the Okanagan later this month.The Young Agrarians, working alongside the B.C. Land Matching Program (BCLMP) will host the workshop aimed at bringing together land seekers and landholders to a network where they can explor...

Ag Growth International (AGI), Canada's largest exporter of agri-food products, has released a pink limited-edition conveyor during October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Paul Brisebois, AGI Senior Vice President, Canada-Farm, said producers can bid on the fully loaded, one-of-a-kind UCX³ U-trough belt conveyor wi...

The provincial election presents a unique opportunity to address the pressures and challenges in the agriculture sector. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has created a list of its key concerns leading up to the vote on Oct. 28 election in Saskatchewan. President Ian Boxall said APAS has sel...

Maple Leaf Foods is looking to the past in naming its new, independent pork company. The history behind Canada Packers goes back nearly a century. Three of the country's larger meatpackers amalgamated to form Canada Packers in the early 1990's and the company eventually became Maple Leaf Foods after combining with Mapl...

Many producers will be able to celebrate Thanksgiving with a meal at the kitchen table and not in the field. Farmers were able to make good progress over the past week and now have 97 per cent of the 2024 crop in the bin. If the weather cooperates, many producers will finish harvest within the next week. Harvest is com...

Regulations surrounding the care and handling of hatching eggs, breeders, chickens and turkeys will be reviewed. The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) said Turkey Farmers of Canada, Chicken Farmers of Canada, the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers, and Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors have initiated an update t...

Oilseeds, including canola, soybeans, and mustard, are vital to Canadian agriculture. Saskatchewan produces the most canola in Canada but there is work going on to grow the oilseed industry in other parts of the country. In 2023, oilseeds were seeded on just over four million acres in Eastern Canada with most of this a...