The Canadian Pork Council (CPC), on behalf of pork producers, is asking the federal government to consider "targeted enhancements" to AgriStability. In a departure from the ask put forward by most in the agriculture industry, the CPC has sent a letter to the federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) agriculture ministers asking them to consider leaving... Read More
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Organizers of the FarmTech Conference, which was scheduled to take place January 26-28, 2021, have made the decision to cancel. The FarmTech Foundation of Alberta — which is comprised of the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions, Alberta Canola, Alberta Pulse Growers, and Alberta Seed Growers Association — says it made the decision to ensure the... Read More
The window for farmers in Manitoba seeding winter wheat or fall rye with crop insurance coverage has been extended by 15 days. Until this year, winter cereals had to be seeded between August 20 and September 15 to be eligible for full coverage from the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC), with 80 per cent coverage... Read More
Good fences make good neighbours, but better fences stop hogs from becoming feral. Unfortunately, across Canada, feral hogs have become an increasing issue. In Ontario, pork producers are asking anyone who sees a pig out of place to report the sighting. Feral hogs eat crops, ruin fences, could spread disease (such as PEDv or African... Read More
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has completed a new vessel-loading spout and mooring dolphin at its Goderich Terminal, the company says. The P&H Goderich Terminal services global grain markets. The site acts as a marine hub for the movement of Western Canadian wheat to Ontario flour mills, as well. The vessel-loading spout includes dust suppression... Read More
Glencore is uniting all of its agriculture operations around the world under the name of its Canadian-based grain business. Glencore Agriculture will be known as Viterra as of later this year, says CEO David Mattiske. “Viterra is a globally recognized brand within the business. It also has a deep connection to agriculture, with Viterra meaning... Read More
Protein Industries Canada (PIC) has announced the development of new spraying technology — that uses artificial intelligence to detect weeds and other crop pests while passing over a field — that is estimated to reduce pesticide use by up to 95 per cent. The $26.2 million artificial intelligence project is being led by Precision.ai Inc.,... Read More
SeedMaster Manufacturing has announced Don Henry as their new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Henry brings with him 27 years of experience in the industry, having worked with with well-known agricultural companies including South Country Equipment, Morris Industries, Brandt Agricultural Products, and Flexi-Coil. Henry says he is thrilled to be a part of the next... Read More
The Maple Leaf Foods hog plant at Brandon, Man., has temporarily suspended pork exports to China on a voluntary basis. China has recently instituted new rules where any plant reporting COVID-19 cases is required to suspend exports. The Brandon plant has seen over 50 cases of COVID-19 among employees in the last few weeks, accounting... Read More
A U.S. appeals court has upheld an earlier court ruling in favour of Farmobile in the legal battle with Farmers Edge over which precision agriculture company can use certain technology for gathering farm machinery data. On Monday, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the founders of Kansas-based Farmobile, affirming a U.S. District Court... Read More