The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-25
Canadian Grain Commission reminding farmers of grain grading changes coming Aug 1
With the 2022-23 crop year approaching, the following changes will be coming into effect for the Canadian agriculture sector on August 1, 2022. Read more
2022-07-25
Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Agriculture Ministers reach an agreement on the next ag policy framework
The new $3.5 million dollar agreement will be known as the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) and will replace the current program which expires March 31, 2023. Read more
2022-07-25
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture reach a new partnership agreement and inject new funds to support the sector
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - This week, the federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture reached an agreement in principle for the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership at... Read more
2022-07-25
Ag for Life launches ‘Know Your Food’ trailer
The educational resource will be in different Alberta communities this summer and fall Read more
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2022-07-25
Thanks For Farming Tour coming to Winkler
The Thanks For Farming Tour 2022 will be coming to Winkler's Meridian Exhibition Centre on July 27th and 28th. Read more
2022-07-25
Yadeta Kabeta is Breeding Barley in the Heart of Cattle Country
Yadeta Kabeta runs Canada’s only dedicated feed and forage barley breeding program in Canada at FCDC. Read more
2022-07-25
Prairie governments unhappy with federal fertilizer emissions reduction target
The federal government “unilaterally” imposed this target, ministers say Read more
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2022-07-22
Manure Pit/Silo Hazards with Balloons and Role Playing Exercise
Many instances of someone being overcome by manure or silo gases resulting in multiple fatalities have been recorded when someone or several people decide to go into the manure pit or silo to rescue a... Read more
2022-07-22
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Cabbage Growers
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida cabbage growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2023 crop year is August 15. Current policyholders who wish to... Read more
2022-07-22
Prevent Accidents When Farm Equipment Shares The Road
With variable weed, insect and disease pressures this growing season, many farmers are keeping their sprayers handy. As farmers accumulate miles of road time on their sprayers and other farm... Read more
2022-07-22
Safe Forage Harvesting
Forage harvesting begins with the cutting of fresh forages. This task can be accomplished by a mower, mower-conditioner, or windrower. Safety precautions related to these machines can best be... Read more
2022-07-22
Researchers Identify Genes Making Strawberries Resistant to Fusarium Wilt
Strawberry losses from
Fusarium wilt could become less of a threat after researchers at the University of California, Davis, discovered genes that are resistant to the deadly soilborne disease. Read more