SaskCanola today announced the results of their election, which sought to fill four positions on the Board of Directors. Charlene Bradley of Stranraier, Bernie McClean of Glaslyn, Lane Stockbrugger of Englefeld and Dale Leftwich of Esterhazy will fill those roles. "We are pleased to welcome Charlene, Bernie, and Lane to the SaskCanola Board and to... Read More
Category: Western Canada
Imagine it’s the year 2030. What will a typical Canadian farm look like? Will the logistical challenges on the Prairies have been solved? How much will farmland be worth? What kind of game-changers will there be that may have increased crop yields? How can you prepare your farm? Anybody can make predictions about the future,... Read More
Verified Beef Production (VBP) is a national on-farm food safety program which evolved from Quality Starts Here. It is based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points, with workshops to help producers through the verification process, from Standard Operating Procedures to on-farm assessments. In order to participate, producers are encouraged to contact their Provincial Delivery Agent.... Read More
When the Grain Farmers of Ontario rushed to create a new coalition of farm groups, known as Farm Action Now, there was a sense that legislation was in the works in which the government would steer away from evidence-based regulatory decisions, and instead pander to an environmental lobby that had a lot of scare factor... Read More
Rolling wire isn’t most people’s idea of a good time. It’s frustrating, time-consuming work that can wear on your pride…and your gloves. B.A.M. Enterprises is offering a hydraulic solution, with their Level-Wind wire roller, an implement that was on display at this year’s Canadian Western Agribition. More coverage of Agribition ’14 The Level-Wind is a... Read More
Wheat futures have been trending higher for several weeks, and just as some analysts were predicting a peak, they spiked by 20 to 30 cents a bushel on Monday. The possibility of Russia tightening phytosanitary requirements for wheat exports was a factor, says Lorne Boundy, a Winnipeg-based trader with Paterson Grain. "Lots of the concern... Read More
Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan is set to serve up "menus of opportunity and food for thought" at its official launch event coming up next week. Joe Kleinsasser, Interim Board Chair for Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, has been immersed in the formation of the new organization. "Farm & Food Care presents tremendous opportunities to... Read More
Farm families from Manitoba and Prince Edward Island have been named Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers for 2014. Myron and Jill Krahn of Carman, MB and Andrew and Heidi Lawless of Kinkora, PEI received the title at the OYF National Event held this past weekend in Quebec City. The Krahns operate a 3,000 acre grain farm... Read More
The Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) is aggressively increasing the amount of money it's investing in field crop research. The board for the producer organization recently passed a budget of over $18 million for 2015 — up from a projected $14.8 million in 2014 and $7.3 million spent in 2013. "WGRF member organizations have encouraged... Read More