A new AI- powered app by Brilliant Harvest is working to fill the communication gap that younger generation-led farm businesses are looking for. Remi Schmaltz, CEO of Brilliant Harvest, explains that the customizable virtual help desk fills another really important gap, too — that of readily available expertise even when staff aren't on the clock.... Read More
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While at least six of Justin Trudeau's cabinet ministers have decided over the last few months that they will exit federal politics, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is keeping the door open on running again in the next federal election. At the same time, having served as MP for his Prince Edward Island riding for 36... Read More
Applications are now open for the 2025 Ontario Soil Network (OSN) network challenge. This year-long program is designed to help farmers, agronomists, and soil enthusiasts across Ontario improve their soil health practices, build strong networks, and make a lasting impact in their communities. The OSN Network Challenge starts January 2025, and begins with a 6-week... Read More
New Zealand's government is ramping up its dispute with Canada over market access for dairy products. On Friday, New Zealand's trade and agriculture minister, Todd McClay, notified the Canadian government and other countries in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) that New Zealand is triggering mandatory negotiations over the dairy dispute. The... Read More
Alberta wheat and barley producers will have the opportunity in the next couple of months to see where their checkoff dollars have been going and have their voices heard when it comes to the future direction of the commission. Alberta Grains has officially announced their upcoming annual meetings and they will span across six regions... Read More
An adult male from the Esterhazy, Saskatchewan, area has died as a result of a collision between the tractor he was driving and a CN Rail train near the Village of Gerald, approximately 10 miles east of Esterhazy. About 20 cars and one locomotive derailed in the collision on Wednesday. According to RCMP, no dangerous... Read More
Protein Industries Canada, one of Canada’s five Global Innovation Clusters, is looking to invest $10 million into projects that explore the blending of cereals and pulses, as well as projects that contain only cereals, with a preference toward wheat or barley. “As people look to include more protein and fibre in their diets, we are... Read More
Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) is set to receive $162,500 in grant funding from The Coca-Cola Company in Canada. The grant will be used to support community-based efforts to improve watershed health in three of the communities that ALUS and Coca-Cola operate. These communities are: Rocky View in Alberta, Peel Region of Ontario, and Laurentides... Read More
Cereals Canada is receiving up to $7.3 million from the federal government for a pair of initiatives aimed at boosting the competitiveness and sustainability of Canadian cereals crops. The national grain value chain organization is receiving up to $6,660,817 through the AgriMarketing Program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to continue its work on increasing... Read More
North American tractor and combine sales are feeling the effects of a difficult agriculture economy and poor commodity prices. In its monthly report, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers is reporting significant declines in monthly sales of combines and tractors in the U.S. and Canada. AEM reports that U.S. sales of ag tractors decreased 19.2 per... Read More