Wild Pigs
Listen: Manitoba summit looks at ways to eradicate wild pigs
The Wild Pig Summit was held this week in Brandon, Man. to help launch a strategy to control the feral pig population on the Prairies, as well as parts of Ontario and BC.It is very difficult to get an accurate number of wild pigs because the animals move at night and are experts in camouflage.Animal Health Canada Direc...
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seeding
Lack of moisture allows some Sask. farmers to begin seeding early
The mild weather in parts of Saskatchewan means some farmers have already started seeding.Bev Pirio, a vice-president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), owns a farm near Radville in southeastern Saskatchewan.Pirio is one of a few Saskatchewan farmers who have started seeding; she started ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Wild Pigs
Listen: Manitoba summit looks at ways to eradicate wild pigs
The Wild Pig Summit was held this week in Brandon, Man. to help launch a strategy to control the feral pig population on the Prairies, as well as parts of Ontario and BC.It is very difficult to get an accurate number of wild pigs because the animals move at night and are experts in camouflage.Animal Health Canada Direc...
7h ago
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Working to end global hunger
Canadian Foodgrains Bank continues partnership with Viterra
Two organizations are continuing their efforts to deal with the world's hunger crises that are driven by conflict, climate, and economic challenges impacting the rising cost of food. For nine years Viterra and Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) have partnered in growing projects to support the less fortunate. Food securit...
13h ago
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seeding
Lack of moisture allows some Sask. farmers to begin seeding early
The mild weather in parts of Saskatchewan means some farmers have already started seeding.Bev Pirio, a vice-president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), owns a farm near Radville in southeastern Saskatchewan.Pirio is one of a few Saskatchewan farmers who have started seeding; she started ...
Apr 25, 2024
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FCC Agrispirit fund
AgriSpirit fund supports rural communities
A program with a goal to provide financial support for rural projects is now accepting applications. Since the inception of the Farm Credit Canada (FCC) AgriSpirit Fund in 2004, FCC has supported 1,615 capital projects in rural Canada totaling $21 million for registered charities, non-profit organizations and First Nat...
Apr 24, 2024
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Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association
Lacombe farmer speaks at provincial conference about increasing rural crime and mental health strains
A local farmer from central Alberta will be featured as a guest speaker at the annual Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association (ACCPA) conference this May to speak about crime and mental health initiatives in rural communities. From May 6 -8, held at the Westin Hotel in Calgary, the conference brings together law...
Apr 24, 2024
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Bunge-Viterra Merger
Proposed Bunge-Viterra merger examined by Competition Bureau
The Competition Bureau has stated the proposed acquisition of Viterra Limited (Viterra) by Bunge Limited (Bunge) would have 'substantial anti-competitive effects in agricultural markets in Canada.'The Bureau's concerns are outlined in a report submitted to the Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez. The report will inform ...
Apr 24, 2024
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Working to end global hunger
Canadian Foodgrains Bank continues partnership with Viterra
Two organizations are continuing their efforts to deal with the world's hunger crises that are driven by conflict, climate, and economic challenges impacting the rising cost of food. For nine years Viterra and Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) have partnered in growing projects to support the less fortunate. Food securit...
13h ago
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Bunge-Viterra Merger
Proposed Bunge-Viterra merger examined by Competition Bureau
The Competition Bureau has stated the proposed acquisition of Viterra Limited (Viterra) by Bunge Limited (Bunge) would have 'substantial anti-competitive effects in agricultural markets in Canada.'The Bureau's concerns are outlined in a report submitted to the Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez. The report will inform ...
Apr 24, 2024
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Agriculture Roundup
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday, April 23, 2024
David Hunt has been appointed the new Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Minister Lawrence MacAulay said Hunt brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in Canada's agriculture sector, in the areas of agricultural science, strategic policy, and organizati...
Apr 23, 2024
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2024 Federal Budget
Ag content lacking in the Federal Budget
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) was disappointed to see insufficient investment in Canadian agriculture in the 2024 budget. CFA President Keith Currie said farmers continue to struggle under the weight of high-interest rates, a price on carbon for essential farming activities, for which farmers have no via...
Apr 17, 2024
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Wild Pigs
Listen: Manitoba summit looks at ways to eradicate wild pigs
The Wild Pig Summit was held this week in Brandon, Man. to help launch a strategy to control the feral pig population on the Prairies, as well as parts of Ontario and BC.It is very difficult to get an accurate number of wild pigs because the animals move at night and are experts in camouflage.Animal Health Canada Direc...
7h ago
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Agriculture Roundup
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday, April 23, 2024
David Hunt has been appointed the new Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Minister Lawrence MacAulay said Hunt brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in Canada's agriculture sector, in the areas of agricultural science, strategic policy, and organizati...
Apr 23, 2024
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Vet shortage
More incentive for grads to consider agriculture-focused vet career
On any given day, Prince Albert, SK veterinarian Peter Surkan sees roughly 40 patients, but for every patient he sees, there are dozens more waiting.To accommodate all of the clients in the area, Surkan said there needs to be more vets, especially in smaller, rural communities.His practice in Prince Albert only has thr...
Apr 22, 2024
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Canadian Western Agribition
Agribition records a profit for the second year in a row
A popular cattle show in Saskatchewan has reported a successful 2023. At the annual general meeting of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) Chief Executive Officer Shaun Kindopp reported a net profit of $75,000 last year which is slightly lower than the $83,450 in 2022. "For a second consecutive we've got record reve...
Apr 18, 2024
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2024 Federal Budget
Ag content lacking in the Federal Budget
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) was disappointed to see insufficient investment in Canadian agriculture in the 2024 budget. CFA President Keith Currie said farmers continue to struggle under the weight of high-interest rates, a price on carbon for essential farming activities, for which farmers have no via...
Apr 17, 2024
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Class 1 Drivers License
Trucker training for Alberta farmers
The Alberta government is making changes to the training pathway for Class 1 commercial drivers, and offering a new, farm-restricted Class 1 driver's license. Transportation and Economic Corridors minister Devin Dreeshen said it is a proactive approach to ensure truck drivers in Alberta have the right training with the...
Apr 16, 2024
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Working to end global hunger
Canadian Foodgrains Bank continues partnership with Viterra
Two organizations are continuing their efforts to deal with the world's hunger crises that are driven by conflict, climate, and economic challenges impacting the rising cost of food. For nine years Viterra and Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) have partnered in growing projects to support the less fortunate. Food securit...
13h ago
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The Cost of the Carbon Tax on the Farm
Listen: APAS says farmers continue to be pinched by carbon tax
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...
Apr 04, 2024
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Barley Research
Barley research focuses on areas of concern for growers
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...
Apr 03, 2024
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An ‘attitude of gratitude'
Redhead Equipment Tees Off in Heavy Hitter Charity Classic to Support Families in Saskatchewan
Regina, SK - To celebrate their 75th anniversary, Redhead Equipment was looking for a special way to celebrate this major milestone while also having an 'attitude of gratitude.' On Monday, June 12 they held their first, annual Heavy Hitter Charity Classic at Wascana Country Club in support of Ronald McDonald House Char...
Jul 12, 2023
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Bodnarus Auctioneering
Bodnarus Auctioneering: providing professionalism and results
Whether you are a farmer who is downsizing, relocating, retiring or someone faced with the loss of a loved one, there will come a time to decide how to handle the selling of personal assets. No matter the reason, Bodnarus Auctioneering will be on your side, to ensure your farm and belongings are looked after. "We ...
May 11, 2022
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Straight cutting your canola
These past few years, the industry has seen a variety of new traits bred into canola seed varieties. We are bombarded with a variety of terms including "Pod Shatter", "Harvest Max", and "Late Swath Potential". Canola companies have their own specific breeding program that has produced vari...
Sep 01, 2021
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