Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has announced appointments for the top two spots at the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). Selkirk, Man.-area farmer Doug Chorney has been promoted to chief commissioner, effectively immediately and for a three-year term. Chorney, who was appointed assistant chief commissioner in 2017, has been serving as acting chief commissioner since June... Read More
Category: Western Canada
As expected, the federal government released its proposed regulations for its Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) on December 18. The proposed rules, which take up 324-pages in the latest edition of the Canada Gazette, provide a high level of detail on what Environment and Climate Change Canada plans to require of fuel companies to reduce the... Read More
Shareholders in Rocky Mountain Equipment (RME) have voted in favour of taking the publicly-traded farm equipment dealer private. The company says 72.3 per cent of the votes cast in a special meeting on December 17, 2020, were in favour of the arrangement to sell RME's shares to a numbered company controlled by RME's board chair... Read More
The federal government is making good on its Throne Speech commitment to establishing the Canada Water Agency, and wants Canadians' input in the process. The Ministers of Environment and Climate Change and Agriculture and Agri-Food have jointly released a statement officially launching the public consultation period for the Agency. "Canadians know the importance of protecting... Read More
Two of the largest dairy processors in Canada have announced a deal that will see several yogurt brands change hands. Lactalis Canada, the company formerly known as Parmalat, has signed an agreement to acquire Agropur Cooperative's Canadian yogurt business, which includes the Iögo and Iögo Nanö yogourt brands, as well as the Olympic yogurt, sour... Read More
I've been having a difficult time lately — I'm in a bit of a slump, you could say. After some conversations with coworkers and colleagues throughout the agriculture industry, I'm realizing that it's not just me. The holiday season is a tough time for many. The days are so short. We remember those that we've... Read More
A new initiative, launched within the main watershed zones in Manitoba, will further develop technologies and best management practices to give Manitoban farmers tools to adjust to climate change following a major funding injection announced Wednesday. On behalf of Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, MP for Winnipeg South Centre Jim Carr announced up to $5.9 million for... Read More
The proposed rules for the federal government's new Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) are set to be published this week, and will include changes aimed at addressing some of the concerns farmers and farm groups raised regarding an earlier proposal, according to a government document and government sources familiar with the file. Several farm and commodity... Read More
It's been a mild December so far across the country, and although we will need some more moisture on the ground before the spring, most are sure enjoying it right now. Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange couldn't agree more. And although the weather may be making us happy, the cattle market has been... Read More