Just one day after investing millions into the Canadian beef sector, Agriculture and Agri-food Minister, Marie-Claude Bibeau announced millions will flow towards the grain and oilseed sector. At a farm near Airdrie, Alta., Bibeau announced more than $13 million will be used for various projects that will "help to strengthen, diversify and grow Canada's grains... Read More
Category: Crop Production
More than 5,000 acres were seeded this year using the autonomous, diesel-powered Dot Power Platform. "DOT went commercial this year," says Rob Saik, CEO of Dot's retail entity. "We had about a half dozen units that were in the Saskatchewan market place working on about four commercial farms. We went through a cycle of activity,... Read More
Is 2019 the year of the weird? Maybe, says host Peter 'Wheat Pete' Johnson in this episode of Wheat Pete's Word. From planting conditions, to strange looking plants, and on to excessive and strange insect and creepy crawlies — this growing season is nothing short of odd. Johnson tackles what's going on with things like... Read More
Grain Farmers of Ontario has announced a year-long project to expand Ontario grain and oilseed exports to the European Union. The project is funded in part by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The increased focus on the region stems from the signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union... Read More
Citing the lack of moisture over the past few months, the Manitoba Government has announced it will be allowing livestock producers to temporarily let their livestock graze, and cut hay on Crown land not typically used for agriculture. "Under certain circumstances, Crown land can be made available for agricultural use," the statement reads. According to... Read More