The Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for the 2023 induction ceremony. Since its inception in 1993, the organization has inducted 67 individuals who have contributed to the construction and agriculture equipment manufacturing industry. Nominations will be accepted until June 16. More information is at aem.org.
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New board for food centre The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity elected Mike Dungate as president, Julie Dickson Olmstead as vice-president and Darlene McBain as secretary-treasurer. Three directors were also re-elected, including Jean-Marc Ruest, senior vice-president, corporate affairs and general counsel of Richardson International Ltd., Darlene McBain, director, industry relations at Farm Credit Canada, and […] Read more
Air quality plummets as Alta. wildfires persist
Hot and dry weather persists in Alberta with a blanket of smoke hampering visibility for much of the province. “I’ll be very blunt. The situation does remain very volatile. We must remain vigilant,” Mike Ellis, minister of public safety and emergency services, said during the daily press conference Wednesday afternoon. “Our number one priority is […] Read more
Funding supports processor expansion
The fund will support upgrades to established businesses, the use of robotics and other technology, new product development and commercialization, specialized training for production staff on new technology and systems, and the hiring of specialized experts.
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Olds College appoints vice-presidents Olds College of Agriculture and Technology has announced that Joy Agnew is vice-president of research, Peter Mal is vice-president of student experience, and Todd Ormann is vice-president of development. Agnew will oversee research and Mal will oversee the office of the registrar, recruitment and admissions, international, residence services, athletics, and other […] Read more
Ag technician earns North American honour
Cody Erman, a Lethbridge College-trained apprentice, has won Agco’s 2022 North American Technician of the Year award and $5,000 after a test of skills over three days against four other top technicians. Erman works at Hanlon Ag Centre in Lethbridge. He completed his parts technician apprenticeship in 2013 and heavy equipment technician in 2018. In […] Read more
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Root rot research receives funding The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission plans to invest $3 million over five years for research projects that reduce the risk of root rot, a major issue for Alberta pea and lentil growers. Over the past decade, the organization has invested $3.7 million in projects related to root rots, including more […] Read more
FMC seeks nominations
Nominations to the Farm Management Canada board of directors are open until May 12. The organization is seeking nominees to fill three positions on the board and expected to serve three years. Nominees can be from any of the following member categories: farmer (including young farmer), member at large, association or organization, academic institution or […] Read more
Bayer launches scholarship
Bayer Crop Science has launched the 2023 Opportunity Scholarship Program. The program is available to Grade 12 students entering their first year of post-secondary education in agriculture, food science or a culinary program at a Canadian university or college of their choice in the fall of 2023. Applications are open until June 8 for one […] Read more
Louis Dreyfus to expand Sask. canola crusher
Louis Dreyfus Company is expanding its canola crushing facility at Yorkton, Sask. The company says crush capacity at the facility will increase by more than 100 percent to two million tonnes. Louis Dreyfus opened its Yorkton facility in 2009 and currently employs approximately 120 people. Construction of the additional canola crushing line is expected to […] Read more
