LANGHAM — Farmers Business Network is responding to strong demand for generic agricultural chemicals by expanding its Canadian operations. The company is building two new product distribution centres. The warehouse in Brandon is scheduled to open Sept. 1, 2025, while the one in Grand Prairie, Alta., will begin operations on Jan. 1, 2026. Those are […] Read more
Strong demand for generics prompts expansion
Farmers Business Network plans to build two new ag chemical product distribution centres on the Prairies
Saskatchewan fertilizer manufacturer set to triple capacity
Northern Nutrients’ expansion will triple production of two sulphur fertilizer products to 150,000 tonnes from 50,000 tonnes
Northern Nutrients, a manufacturer of nitrogen sulphur fertilizers, is expanding its facilities near Saskatoon to triple its manufacturing capacity.
Mann brothers settle differences
AgraCity financial woes catalyst for ending eight-year legal battle
Glacier FarmMedia — Two brothers embroiled in an eight-year-long bitter legal battle over control of a generic crop input business have “buried the hatchet.” Jim and Jason Mann have agreed to end litigation against one another and the businesses they run, which are Farmers of North America (FNA) and AgraCity Crop & Nutrition Ltd. “The […] Read more
Middle Eastern turmoil uppends markets
The main impact on Western Canadian agriculture could be from increased input costs including diesel and fertilizer
The main impact of the conflict on Western Canadian agriculture will be from increased input costs.
Mann brothers settle differences
SASKATOON — Two brothers embroiled in an eight-year-long bitter legal battle over control of a generic crop input business have “buried the hatchet.” Jim and Jason Mann have agreed to end litigation against one another and the businesses they run, which are Farmers of North America (FNA) and AgraCity Crop & Nutrition Ltd. “The news […] Read more
Mann steps down as Genesis Fertilizer head
CEO, president and chair of the company steps down as another company he runs faces financial difficulties
Jason Mann has stepped down as CEO, president and chair Genesis Fertilizer. The company is attempting to build a $2.3 billion nitrogen fertilizer plant in Belle Plaine, Sask., as well as a network of seven distribution centres across the Prairie region.
AgraCity says it is unable to fill orders
AgraCity has told customers it will be unable to deliver outstanding product in a timely manner this spring due to cash flowproblems
AgraCity has told customers it will be unable to deliver outstanding product in a timely manner this spring due to cash flowproblems
AgraCity says it is unable to fill orders
AgraCity has told customers it will be unable to deliver outstanding product in a timely manner this spring due to cash flow problems
AgraCity has told customers it will be unable to deliver outstanding product in a timely manner this spring due to cash flowproblems
Nutrien plans major Pacific Northwest terminal to boost potash exports
Nutrien is planning a major terminal in a Canadian or U.S. Pacific northwest port to increase the flow of potash.
Metos Dropsight checks sprayer droplet deposition
The technology creates a report using a tracer dye, a light box and an app
Metos Dropsight technology creates a report on spray deposition using a tracer dye, a light box and an app.
