Alberta's Crop Sector Working Group (CSWG) is encouraging farmers, ranchers and their employees to participate in an online survey surrounding Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act. “The survey is designed to acquire productive, on-farm feedback relating to Bill 6,” said Kent Erickson, chairman of the Alberta Wheat Commission, in a... Read More
Category: Western Canada
The details have yet to be worked out, but organizers of CropSphere in Saskatoon say the conference is going to be joining the coinciding Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Prairieland Park in 2017. While both events are part of the annual Crop Week in early January, CropSphere — with its speaker sessions and annual... Read More
Toronto-based Broadgrain Commodities Inc. is expanding its presence in Western Canada with a proposed bulk grain handling facility and bean-processing plant on the northwest side of Winnipeg. The company has unveiled plans to invest up to $25 million at a 29 acre site inside the CentrePort Rail Park. “As we started looking at potential green... Read More
SaskCanola launched the premier of a 30 minute documentary today, at Crop Production Show in Saskatoon. It's hoped the film, titled License to Farm, will motivate farmers to join conversations about food, and become advocates for the industry. “It is crucial for the future of agriculture in Canada that industry members – particularly farmers –... Read More
It’s the year of pulses in more ways than one. We’re covering all the Crop Week and CropSphere events in Saskatoon this week, including the buzz about lentils and peas, the unveiling of Versatile's retro look and the premiere of a short film on maintaining ag's social license. A new report shows greenhouse gas emissions... Read More
With brews like Prairie Cherry Mead, Oatmeal Stout and Pink Ribbon Hibiscus Ale, it should come as no surprise that Rebellion Brewing has successfully created and marketed a new brew, this time, with pulses. "We are always looking to push the boundaries of craft-brewing, finding new, delicious flavours," said Mark Heise, brewmaster and vice-president of... Read More
It's hard to believe that a mere century ago, Canada was still in the process of installing phonelines. In fact, in February of 1916, Montreal and Vancouver were connected by telephone for the first time ever, a feat that took over 6700km of circuit. The first flip phone appeared 80 years later, followed closely by... Read More
South-central Manitoba is getting a new mainline machinery dealership as Mazergroup has announced plans to open a New Holland outlet on Highway 3 near Morden. The region has been without a New Holland dealer since the acquisition of Kroeker Machinery Sales (New Holland dealership excluded) in Winkler by GenAg in 2013. “We are fully prepared... Read More
A pair of major wheat research announcements coincided with the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission's annual general meeting in Saskatoon on Wednesday. Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced $1.5 million for six projects through the Canadian Wheat Alliance. Industry and government partners from across the prairies are also contributing $1.7 million to the genetic and agronomic... Read More