Sollio Agriculture, along with partners from its retail networks and Pursell, a coating technology company based at Sylacauga, AL, have announced plans for a joint venture to build and operate a fertilizer coating plant at St. Thomas, Ont. The new, $20 million plant will be dedicated to the production of controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs). The companies... Read More
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The board of directors of Sask Wheat is today announcing Blair Goldade as the successful applicant to lead Sask Wheat as its new executive director. Goldade will replace Harvey Brooks, who is retiring from the position this fall after seven years at the helm of the producer group. “Blair comes to the role with extensive... Read More
Update, Sept 1: KCS has canceled the shareholder vote that was to be held Friday on whether to accept CN Rail's offer. CN Rail's preferred plan for taking over Kansas City Southern (KCS) has been blocked by U.S. regulators in a decision that's being welcomed by rival suitor CP Rail. On Tuesday, the U.S. Surface... Read More
The Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA) is responding to a request by Saskatchewan farm groups to intervene on producers' behalf regarding contract fees and penalties incurred during the 2021 marketing year. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), SaskBarley, SaskCanola, SaskFlax, SaskOats, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, and SaskWheat released a joint statement this week, calling on... Read More
Olymel's management has announced resumption of operations at its hog slaughterhouse and cutting plant at Vallée-Jonction, in Beauce, Que. The result of the vote by members of the Olymel workers union at the location ratified the agreement in principle and return-to-work protocol reached on August 29. The vote puts an end to the strike that... Read More
The Manitoba government has opened up the process for applications and unveiled details on how livestock producers can receive funding through a pair of AgriRecovery drought programs designed to help producers move feed to their animals, or animals to feed. Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Ralph Eichler shared the news alongside leaders from Manitoba Beef... Read More
Elmer’s Manufacturing recently announced its latest product improvement to the Super 7 harrow. The 2022 Super 7, comes equipped with solid pull arms and the SecureLock latching system. The redesign of the pull system is in response to direct customer feedback and extensive field testing with consumers, says the company. The solid pull arms create... Read More
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit has rolled out details of the province's AgriRecovery response, now referred to as the 2021 Canada-Saskatchewan Drought Response Initiative. Producers can submit applications for coverage beginning on September 1, 2021. The initiative will consist of two payments totalling up to $200/head for cattle, with adjustments based on animal unit equivalents... Read More
Grower organizations representing the more than 44,000 grain, pulse, and oilseed farmers in Saskatchewan are urging the Western Grain Elevator Association and its members to work with farmers and eliminate administration fees and reduce penalties for the 2021-2022 growing season. Extreme drought, heat, and wind throughout the crop year have significantly reduced harvestable grain and... Read More
Statistics Canada pegs the 2021 crop down significantly based on its satellite imagery modelling. StatsCan puts national wheat production down 34.8 per cent, canola down 24.3 per cent to 14.7 million tonnes, and soybeans down 8.4 per cent year over year to 5.8 million tonne. Grain corn is the one bright spot, with an increase... Read More