The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-06
Manitoba butter takes home two World Dairy Expo awards
Von Slick’s won awards in categories for flavour and innovation Read more
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2024-11-06
Donald Trump elected President of the United States
Trump won 277 electoral college votes compared to 224 for Kamala Harris when the race was called Read more
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2024-11-05
The Canadian Pork Council and Canadian Meat Council want an ASF trade recovery program in place
The two associations say that an ASF trade recovery program needs to be established to protect the Canadian pork industry if the disease enters Canada. Read more
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2024-11-05
Four new inductees to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
Photo caption: (from left): Senator Mary Robinson, Dr. Bruce Coulman, Dean Martin Scanlon, University of Manitoba (representing Dr. Michael Eskin), Paul Larmer, Dr. Charles Vincent, Senator Rob Black. Read more
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2024-11-05
Licence change at Parrish & Heimbecker in Saskatoon
It no longer holds a process elevator licence Read more
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2024-11-05
Cdn. ag facing labour challenges at two ports
These issues damage Canada’s reputation as a reliable supplier, Grain Growers of Canada says Read more
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2024-11-06
CWT boosts dairy exports globally
CWT cooperatives secure 11.2 million pounds of dairy for export, strengthening the U.S. dairy industry’s position in international markets. Read more
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2024-11-06
National wheat yield contest honours top farmers
The 2024 National Wheat Yield Contest awards 120 winners, highlighting record participation and innovation in U.S. wheat production. Read more
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2024-11-06
Carbon capture fertilizer plant planned by genesis
Genesis Fertilizers partners with CARBONCO and Whitecap to develop a low carbon-intensity fertilizer facility in Saskatchewan, boosting sustainable agriculture. Read more
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2024-11-06
Reinvigorating Pollinators with Perennial Flax
Across Minnesota, pollinator species are a vital part of the natural and agricultural landscape. However, recent decades have seen a decline in pollinator populations and health. One major cause of... Read more
2024-11-06
Using cover crops to improve soil trafficability
Cold, wet and waterlogged soils are just a fact of life in many fields across Manitoba early in the growing season, and growers have no choice but to wait out the moisture. Read more
2024-11-06
Panelists to discuss technology’s role in driving innovation in Western Canada
We’re excited to bring Julianne Curran, VP of Market Innovation at Pulse Canada, Norm Sissons, Senior VP of Seed and Traits, Frank Hart, interim CEO of Protein Industries Canada, and Paul Card, CEO of... Read more