The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) has elected a new chair and several new board members. Charlene Bradley, vice-chair of SaskCanola takes over from David Dzisiak who is stepping down from the board after completing his two year term. “On behalf of the board, I’d like to thank our outgoing board members David Dsiziak and... Read More
Category: Western Canada
When news announcers talk about "geo-political uncertainty," or "bi-lateral trade disputes," it all seems quite remote from the lives of most people. For Canadian farmers, though, it often hits very close to home because the overwhelming majority of Canadian agricultural production is exported. This is why when news that one of the Canada's largest agriculture... Read More
Saskatchewan has released its spring runoff forecast and, as anticipated, it varies considerably cross the province. For the most part, the Water Security Agency (WSA) is expecting below normal snowmelt runoff in the far north, near normal snowmelt runoff over central areas of the province, and below normal snowmelt runoff over much of southern Saskatchewan.... Read More
The Canadian canola industry was dealt a serious blow this week, and as the dust settles, farmers and industry are wondering if this is could be the first volley in a impending trade war. Reuters is reporting China has canceled Richardson International Ltd.’s registration to ship canola to the country. This is according to documents... Read More
Saskatchewan's Agriculture Minister has announced this year's crop insurance program will see an increase to $230 per acre for coverage levels, up from last year's total per acre of $216 in the province. The increase means premiums are also going up, but not by much. The premium per acre will increase to an average of... Read More
With spring just around the corner, the Manitoba Government has released its first report for the 2019 flood outlook. According to Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler, the risk of major spring flooding in the Red River Valley in 2019 is high. “Early forecasting data shows that we expect to see major flooding along the Red River,... Read More
If you live in the west, chances are you've either tried or thought about adding soybeans into your rotation. With seeding just around the corner, Kristen MacMillan, research agronomist with the University of Manitoba, spoke to farmers at this year's Crop Connect conference held at Winnipeg, Man. Included in her talk were two main topics:... Read More
The B.C. government has introduced new laws under Bill 52 to strengthen the provinces Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) as part of the province's plan to encourage farming and better protect farmland. The bill was first introduced near the end of November last year and received royal assent in December 2018. The ALR is administered by... Read More
It appears the Government of Alberta has listened to Team Alberta's concerns over the timing of the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) for new Class 1 drivers announced last month. Transportation Minister Brian Mason has announced agricultural workers may apply for a one-year exemption from the training, recognizing the quick turn-around to implement MELT would... Read More
Richardson International has completed its purchase of Wesson, a purchase originally announced last year. The deal, made December 18, 2018, closed as of February 25, 2019, as all the regulatory and other closing requirements were made. According to the new release, Richardson will acquire the Wesson production facility located at Memphis, Tennessee, which will expand... Read More