Canola, durum, and pulse crop supplies in Canada were significantly tighter than a year ago heading into the 2020 harvest, according to Statistics Canada's quarterly stocks report published September 4th. Total stocks of canola as of July 31 were down by over one-third (-34.3 per cent) year over year to 2.7 million tonnes, says the... Read More
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Canadian lentils headed to India are once again facing a steep import tariff after a short reprieve that saw plenty shipped into the massive South Asian market this summer. India's import levy on lentils from all countries except the U.S. has reverted to 30 per cent, plus a 10 per cent tax on that amount... Read More
Lethbridge College has recently reformed its agriculture sciences program with the goal that graduates will leave the program better prepared for supporting the agriculture industry. After a common first year, students will have the basics down in areas such as botany, animal science, commodity marketing, soils, sustainable agriculture, and communications. The new format for the... Read More
The rebate offered to Saskatchewan cattle producers enrolled in the Western Livestock Price Insurance Program (WLPIP) will now be available until the end of the calendar year. The program, originally announced by the Saskatchewan government in May, was created to help livestock producers cope with the significant spike in price insurance premiums, due to the... Read More
The Manitoba government is asking for input for possible legislation aimed at addressing several rural crime-related issues, including metal theft, landowner liability regarding trespassers, and risks to animal biosecurity. Justice Minister Cliff Cullen, speaking in Portage La Prairie, Man. on Monday, said the province is considering adopting legislation similar to other provinces that would make... Read More
Bayer Crop Science Canada is launching Proline GOLD, a new product for sclerotinia control in canola. Proline GOLD offers protection against sclerotinia in canola by combining two active ingredients, prothioconazole and the new active fluopyram. The other sclerotinia product from Bayer, Proline, contains only prothioconazole. “As one of canola’s most dangerous diseases, sclerotinia can severely... Read More
A recent survey suggests that Canadians are wasting about five pounds of food per week, an increase of just over half a pound of food per week compared to pre-COVID-19 levels. It's also estimated that on average, Canadians waste about $1,766 worth of food per year, which adds a $238 per household cost to annual... Read More
Later this week, it will be an offence under Ontario law to "stop, obstruct, hinder or otherwise interfere with a motor vehicle transporting farm animals." Ontario's government has proclaimed Section 6(1) and three other related sections of Bill 156, the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020. These proclamations will ensure the safety... Read More
The federal government has announced a last-minute extension to the application deadline for its Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan program, as well as hinted at future changes that could help more businesses — including farms — qualify for the small business loan. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, on... Read More
The satellites say: more wheat and corn, less soy and canola are headed to farmers' bins this fall. Statistics Canada released its preliminary crop production estimates on Monday, which are based on a model that includes satellite data, rather than farmer surveys. "To alleviate stress on farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic, Statistics Canada relied upon... Read More