The 10th annual Cattlewomen for the Cure has officially opened registrations for this year’s event, which consists of 18 holes of golf, steak dinner, entertainment and a silent auction. Last year, the group donated $71,000 to STARS and $2000 to local food banks. Running at a tally of $425,000 for various charities, the goal this... Read More
Category: Western Canada
Frost concerns in May are an unwanted but not entirely unexpected weather pattern for Alberta farmers, but unlike some weather, political patterns can come out of nowhere. With the election of a majority NDP government in Alberta last week, many concluded that hell had, indeed, frozen over. That is one heavy frost, if I do... Read More
The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association today announced that Ryder Lee will take the role of Chief Executive Officer. Lee (@ryder_lee) has lived and worked in Ottawa for the Canadian Cattlemen's Association since 2005, where he focused on animal care and domestic agriculture policy. He was also a driving force behind the renewal process of the Canadian... Read More
New #wrp MLAs getting ready for their first Official Opposition caucus meeting. #ableg pic.twitter.com/IoflvVjp81 — Team Wildrose (@TeamWildrose) May 11, 2015 Wildrose leader Brian Jean met with his party's members today, in their first Official Opposition caucus meeting, where he announced the members of the shadow cabinet: Drew Barnes, MLA Cypress – Medicine Hat is... Read More
It's a change many will confront but few will talk about — leaving the farm. Walking away from the farm is so much more than leaving home. It's leaving a lifestyle, a community, an irrevocable bond with the land, and the animals. For some, it's just the next step on a long journey, for others,... Read More
Based on feedback received earlier this year, the Canadian Grain Commission is moving closer to establishing a new class for milling wheat varieties with lower gluten strength. The change is meant to protect the quality and consistency of the Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat classes, while also creating... Read More
"It's what the consumer demands." Whether it be new products on store shelves, changes to government regulation, or new on-farm protocols, this has become the trumping selling point for whatever it is that needs selling. “The Consumer” is demanding oversight. “The Consumer” wants a more sustainable product. “The customer (read: consumer)” is always right. But... Read More
Resistance to clubroot disease in canola is deteriorating across Alberta, according to research conducted by Alberta Agriculture and the University of Alberta. Multiple pathotypes are now suspected to be responsible for infecting canola varieties that were previously deemed resistant to the soil-borne disease. The presence of a different clubroot pathotype that could infect resistant varieties... Read More
The grains complex ended the week on the up and up thanks to weather concerns, strong international purchasing, and the Kansas crop tour showing fields that came in below expectations. The oilseed complex was boosted by soybean oil and meal technicals, labour issues in South America, and Chinese buying. On the wheat side, Egypt bought... Read More
All the New Holland dealerships in Manitoba will soon operate under the same banner as Brandon-based Mazergroup has announced plans to acquire Southeastern Farm Equipment in Steinbach. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it's expected to close on July 1st. "All of us at Mazergroup are excited about adding such a reputable... Read More