Saskatchewan crop insurance data shows more than 70 percent of the northeast is rotating between wheat and canola
Go long or end up short, said Patrick Mooleki. Short-term economic gains will lead to long-term pain if farmers don’t start using more diverse crop rotations, said the Agriculture Canada research scientist. “As much as they consider the economics, they should also consider the long-term effects of the short-term rotations they are following,” Mooleki said […] Read more
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Agricultural equipment sales platform expands services
AgDealer inks a partnership arrangement with CWB National Leasing for financing and Trusted Dispatch for shipping
AgDealer.com has started a partnership aimed at making it easier to buy and sell used farm equipment. AgDealer, Canada’s largest used farm equipment publication, has partnered with financing company CWB National Leasing and shipping provider Trusted Dispatch. “We know that farmers and equipment buyers like to have a full shopping experience when they’re online,” said […] Read more
Plant protein expansion about jobs: minister
Protein Industries Canada is called the federal government’s first step in expanding the industry in Western Canada
VANSCOY, Sask. — One of the main goals for growing the value-added industry for plant-based proteins in Saskatchewan is to create sustainable jobs for residents, the federal minister for Western Economic Diversification said in a recent trip to Saskatchewan. “What’s going on in the protein sector is definitely a solution to make sure that people […] Read more
Sask. Ag Hall of Fame announces new members
Six agricultural leaders with experience in all facets of the industry will officially join the hall of fame in April
Depth is how Reed Andrew describes the six agricultural leaders that will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Agriculture Hall of Fame April 18. “It’s a really strong group. A lot of Saskatchewan agriculture to the core this year,” said Andrew, president of the hall of fame. “The thing I noticed is pretty well every one […] Read more
Prairie growers focus on year-round products
Small-scale producers selling locally grown produce are starting to compete side-by-side with California vegetables on store shelves throughout the cold prairie winters. The Prairies are famous for shipping massive amounts of food and food ingredients around the world, but many prairie residents are used to importing fresh fruits and vegetables to get through winter. Now, […] Read more
Producers warned to get their costs in line
A financial adviser says farmers must learn to adjust to the leaner times ahead, particularly how to handle cash
Only when the tide goes out do you discover who has been swimming naked, said Shannon Lueke, quoting Warren Buffett. That scenario applies to farming today, which after a decade of good years has seen markets tumble and total costs per acre increase. “There is no hiding place when growing conditions, market prices and interest […] Read more
One-third of public has faith in food system
Survey finds 91 percent of Canadians believe they know little about agriculture, but 60 percent want to learn more
Canadian consumers now care more than ever about their food, but most say they know little to nothing about modern farming practices. John Jamieson, president of the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity, said this shouldn’t be surprising, considering that only two to four percent of them live on farms and are actively engaged in food […] Read more
Mental wellness goes to school
A new course in Saskatchewan teaches high school and university students how to manage mental health challenges
Alexis Epp has turned a negative situation positive. Her years of battling mental illness are now being directed to helping other young people who might experience similar issues. As a teenager she struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts, as well as a medical system that did not seem able to help her. Eventually, she got […] Read moreFCL cracks into new egg program
Federated Co-op Limited has adapted an egg quality program designed to further consumers’ trust in products. In a partnership with Egg Farmers of Canada, FCL will put the Egg Quality Assurance certification mark on select egg cartons in co-op food stores in Western Canada this month. Featuring a red Canadian maple leaf inside an egg, […] Read more
Competition finds innovation
The finalists in the US$1 million growth-stage category:
All the pieces fell into place for a young ag innovator to win US$1 million. “It’s been an incredible process and the timing couldn’t be more perfect,” said Karn Manhas, founder and chief executive officer of Terramera, which emerged victorious Oct. 2 in the first ever Nutrien-Radicle Challenge Canada. The Vancouver company develops high-performance natural […] Read more
