The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has asked the RCMP to investigate a bankrupt Melfort, Saskatchewan-based specialty grain company. Naber Specialty Grains Ltd. (NSGL) went into receivership on June 18, 2015, owing millions of dollars to creditors, including farmers. NSGL was licensed with the CGC to operate a primary elevator at Melfort until May 8, 2015.... Read More
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Claas has announced it's expanding its Claas-owned dealer network in Saskatchewan, as it plans to open a third Canada West Harvest Centre location in Swift Current before the 2016 harvest. “It’s been a year of exciting announcements,” noted Doug Tibben, General Manager of Canada West Harvest Centre, in a statement. “Each new location and upgrade... Read More
February 16, 2017 will be Canada's Agriculture Day, a group of agriculture representatives announced today at the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity Public Trust Summit in Ottawa. The theme for the day is Let's Celebrate the Food We Love, and the plan is that the agriculture and agri-food community will host events and conversations across... Read More
One of the three declared candidates for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada, Maxime Bernier, boldly came out against supply management on Tuesday, and asked his fellow Tories to join him. In his statement, the Quebec MP and former Minister of State for Agriculture said that though the Conservative Party's official policy supports... Read More
Update: Health Canada formally announced its proposal to approve irradiation of fresh and frozen ground beef on June 17th. A 75-day consultation period with Canadians will end on September 1, 2016. The proposed regulatory changes are published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, for June 18, 2016. 18 years after formally asking the Canadian government... Read More
A film project exploring the benefits of genetic engineering in crops is needing additional funding to move ahead. Fundraising and pre-production work for "Know GMO: An Uplifting Discussion About Food" kicked off in late 2014. Since then more than 100 hours of filming has been done in North and South America and Africa, from Uganda…Read More
Besides offering unique craft beers like "Confused Sea Cow," "Screamin' Reels," and "The Salty Buddha," a small, Florida-based craft brewery is offering a unique innovation to a global concern. Well known for its passion for marine life and the sea, Saltwater Brewery, in partnership with WeBelievers, has developed a six-pack ring that isn't just biodegradable... Read More
Update: Another case of PEDv was confirmed in Manitoba on June 2nd, just a week after finding the disease for the first time since January of 2015 in a sow barn in the province. The June 2nd case is a finisher barn in the southeast part of the province. Manitoba's chief veterinarian confirmed the province's... Read More
The Canadian Renewable Fuels Association has adopted a new name that it says reflects the diversity of companies that operate in Canada's bioeconomy. The former CRFA re-launched under the name Renewable Industries Canada, or RICanada, on Thursday. “Our industry and membership have been hard at work growing their businesses and diversifying their products beyond liquid... Read More
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall announced Thursday that Alanna Koch, who has served as Deputy Minister of Agriculture since 2007, has been appointed to the province's top public servant role. Koch will replace Doug Moen as the new Deputy Minister to the Premier effective July 1st. “Alanna Koch has shown tremendous leadership over the past eight... Read More