Paterson GlobalFoods (PGF) will be building a $94 million oat processing facility in northwest Winnipeg. The company says it will be located on roughly 600 acres adjacent to its existing inland grain terminal and ancillary businesses. Annually the new build will process up to 250,000 metric tonnes (MT) of raw oats from western Canadian farmers.... Read More
Category: Ag Business
The 43rd federal election is less than three weeks away, and the chair of Soy Canada is wondering why agriculture hasn't been brought up more during election debates. There's a multitude of issues to be brought up, yet no party seems to really be keeping a close eye on farmers. In particular, Soy Canada chair,... Read More
Ontario has launched a Meat Industry Engagement Panel — a collaboration with the Ontario government along with Meat & Poultry Ontario. The aim of the new panel is to continue to increase food safety in the province while supporting economic growth opportunities for the sector, according to a news release. "This panel’s industry experts will... Read More
The president of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) is sounding the alarm surrounding the lack of trade being done with the European Union since Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into effect two years ago. “When CETA was first signed, agri-food exporters were promised a means to increase exports by billions... Read More
Soybeans growers will have greater opportunities to plant Enlist E3 soybeans next spring as more seed companies offer the technology in their seed guides for 2020. The Enlist E3 soybean stacked trait provides tolerance to the new 2,4-D choline active in Enlist Duo herbicide, glyphosate, and glufosinate (Liberty) herbicides. Corteva Agriscience offered a limited supply... Read More
For a short time, A&W will be offering bison burgers exclusively in Saskatchewan. The company explains after a successful trial in its Manitoba locations during the spring, the burgers will be brought to the prairie province until supplies last. The product itself is from Canadian Rangeland Bison & Elk located near Lacombe, Alta. "Saskatchewan is... Read More
New imaging technology promises to give grain growers the ability to detect the moisture content of every bushel stored in a bin along with where it's located. Grain Systems (GSI) director of grain dealer sales Jeff Cravens says the company's new GrainVis technology would deliver significant benefits by helping growers proactively address potential quality issues,... Read More
Companies and stakeholders from all different areas around Manitoba came together last week for the province's inaugural Protein Summit. “Plant-protein demand is increasing at more than six per cent per year, with world demand expected to double by 2029, and animal-protein demand expected to double by 2050,” says Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler. According to a... Read More
Saskatchewan's G3 Pasqua terminal is being recognized for its high volumes, efficient loading, and strong commitment to safety, as the recipient of Canadian Pacific's Elevator of the Year Award. "CP is proud to recognize G3 Pasqua with Elevator of the Year for the 2018-2019 crop year," says Joan Hardy, CP vice-president sales and marketing grain... Read More
Tighter shank spacing is one new feature on a tillage tool about to roll out this fall from Horsch. The company will be launching a new tillage line called Omnis FT. The Omnis FT features four ranks of shanks spaced on 15-inch centres, with 1,800 pounds of trip force. Each shank is equipped with Horsch... Read More