The new Conexus fund also features reduced interest
Glacier FarmMedia – Conexus Credit Union has launched a new $100 million agriculture growth fund that aims to limit barriers faced by farmers. Agriculture is a major focus for Conexus, considering the industry makes up a “substantial component” of its overall book. It’s one of the reasons why the credit union launched the Ag Grow […] Read more
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Agribition 2024: Indigenous Ag Summit focuses on community, partnership
Partnership within Indigenous communities, and between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, recognized as the key to success across resource industries.
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian Western Agribition’s 11th Indigenous Agriculture Summit focused on growing opportunities for Indigenous producers and using their ways of knowing to advance the ag industry. Topics included growth of wealth and how that can contribute to food sovereignty. Many of the speakers said community involvement and interest is a main way to […] Read more
Agribition 2024: Beef promoted at Agribition
Canadian Beef Breed Council’s renewed funding will continue to promote Canadian beef genetics internationally.
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian beef cattle are known for being well-bred, good-looking animals. This has made Canadian purebreds and their genetics popular across the country, the continent and overseas. While the market is strong, there’s room to grow and expand reach — especially internationally. The Canadian Beef Breeds Council, the voice of the Canadian seed […] Read more
Agribition 2024: As Canadian Western Agribition enters year 53, here’s some history
Canadian Western Agribition has been a staple event in Regina for the last 53 years. It’s become the place where the world of agriculture meets to show, share, sell and swap stories. Since 1971, the last week of November has been a busy time in the Queen City as it plays host to many domestic […] Read more
Farm women face old challenges
There are more female farmers around, but gender bias continues to rear its ugly head in agriculture, panelists say
Glacier FarmMedia – When Statistics Canada released its demographic snapshot of agriculture following the 2021 census, there was a note of celebration for women. There were 2.3 per cent more female farmers in Canada than in the prior census, the agency said. Over 30 per cent of the nation’s farmers were women. It was the […] Read more
Eight things about Agribition to know before you go
Get the inside track on Canada's largest livestock show
Glacier FarmMedia – For more than 50 years Canadian Western Agribition has drawn attendees interested in livestock, rodeo and farm life to Regina. Now in its 53rd year, Agribition attracts attendees of all ages from across Canada and around the globe. This year the festivities begin Monday, November 25 and run through Saturday, November 30. […] Read more
Beef-on-dairy trend seen as positive for sector
Dairy producers use beef genetics to capture more value for their animals, and beef experts say it benefits both sectors
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada’s dairy producers say an injection of beef genetics is a good bet for their bottom line. The idea is to reserve the breeding of dairy replacements for the top cows in the herd, usually with sexed semen to maximize the odds that top milkers will carry genetics to their daughters. Calves […] Read more
New uses for pulse starch seen on the horizon
Protein is normally the focus of pulse production, but research shows value can also be gained from the starch byproduct
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are seeking new uses for pulse starches in the food and biomaterial sectors. Byproduct market research aims to reduce food waste, increase efficiency and add more value to crops grown on the Prairies. While protein is often the goal for pulse crops in Western Canada, starch makes up more […] Read more
Canadians miss out on higher U.S. honey prices
U.S. fought honey fraud by imposing tariffs, which raised prices, while the Canadian sector pushes for increased testing
American and Canadian honey prices typically follow each other quite closely but now U.S. beekeepers are getting more. As of Sept. 25, there was a 75 cents per pound gap between American and Canadian white canola honey prices as reported in the U.S. Department of Agriculture national honey report. It’s one of the largest price […] Read more
Much goes into making a police horse
The RCMP has been breeding its own horses for more than a century and has high standards for what the Musical Ride requires
Glacier FarmMedia – It’s an image quintessential to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police — a rider in a red coat and black belt, calf-high brown boots, broad-brimmed hat, mounted on a black horse. That visual has been around for well over a century, dating back to when the organization was still known as the North […] Read more
