NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. – Rallies staged by the National Farmers Union and the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network to protest the commercial growing plans for genetically modified alfalfa hit locations in several cities across Canada today. Events were scheduled for 17 communities in Ontario and 21 others in Western Canada including federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz’s […] Read more
William DeKay
Stories by William DeKay
Chinese pavilion planned for Farm Progress
For the first time, China’s delegation to Canada’s Farm Progress Show will include exhibitors. “The Chinese delegation is going to consist of both exhibitors and buyers, which is a little bit different for our show this year,” said Shirley Janecsko, who works with the show’s international business centre. “Normally, we see a lot of buyers […] Read more
Clinical trials for antidepressant gets funding boost from egg group
Rellidep trials Drug derived from eggs shows promise in research, could boost egg production in Ontario
Egg Farmers of Ontario is helping lay the foundation for a new antidepressant drug. The organization is providing $1 million in research and development funding to United Paragon Associates. The money will help fund clinical trials of Rellidep, a new antidepressant drug derived from eggs. Research indicates Rellidep could have potential benefits for individuals suffering […] Read moreExhibit links diet, exercise, health
Want to know how much effort it takes pedalling a stationary bike to burn off the 22 calories in a single potato chip? Such questions are answered at the Food for Health exhibition visiting museums across Canada. Presented nationally by the Canada Agriculture Museum, the 140 sq. metre bilingual travelling exhibit features hands-on activities, multimedia […] Read more
Wood biomass set to heat up in B.C.
A program that helps rural communities turn wood waste into heat for buildings and homes is being expanded throughout British Columbia’s Interior. The province is partnering with the Columbia Basin Trust, the Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition, the Omineca Beetle Action Coalition and the Cariboo-Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition to invest $240,000 over two years in […] Read more
Curtain closes for Saskatoon Fall Fair
Declining interest The venue has become outdated; replaced by video technology, ease of travel and social media
After 47 years, the Saskatoon Fall Fair is no more. The once popular purebred beef and commercial cattle show has seen its numbers steadily decline over the years. “The committee concluded that it was not meeting the needs of the industry because attendance was so low,” said Brenda Sapergia, livestock manager for Prairieland Park. The […] Read moreSask. college makes foray into ag research
Teams up with research foundation | Parkland College first regional college in Sask. to undertake applied research program
Parkland College is the first regional college in Saskatchewan to undertake an applied research program. “It’s a bold new step for regional colleges in Saskatchewan, and especially for Parkland, so we’re really happy to have the opportunity to do it,” said Gwen Machnee, Parkland’s co-ordinator for university and applied research. “Agriculture was one of the […] Read moreMajestic wins at Scotland’s Stallion Show
Canadian import Redcastle Brelee Majestic has won the Prince of Wales trophy at this year’s National Stallion Show in Scotland. The Clydesdale is owned by John Anderson of Arbroath, Scotland. Majestic had earlier been the judges’ pick to win the Thomas Clark trophy for best stallion three years and over and the Robert S Watt […] Read more
From the Prairies to the South Pole
An Antarctic journey | Saskatchewan rancher recounts job at the world’s coldest, remotest spot
Ray Glasrud has enjoyed an inoperable condition all his life. “I kind of always like to see what’s over the next hill. It’s a bit of a disease that never goes away,” says the adventure-seeking rancher. Glasrud, who has spent time on all seven continents, recently returned from Antarctica. It was his third year employed […] Read moreIt’s curtains for the Saskatoon Fall Fair
After 47 years, the Saskatoon Fall Fair is no more. The once popular purebred beef and commercial show has seen its numbers steadily decline over the past several years. “The committee concluded that it was not meeting the needs of the industry because attendance was so low,” said Brenda Sapergia, livestock manager for Prairieland Park. […] Read more
