Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame says Michael Eskin’s work on canola since its early days was integral to oilseed’s rise
Michael Eskin’s long career as a canola researcher has landed him a spot in the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame. “I’ve been very lucky,” he said. “I’m originally from England, and I came to Canada in ’68, to the University of Manitoba. It was being at the right time, at the right place.” Eskin, along […] Read moreManitoba

Manitoba meat plant expansion to keep more sows in Canada
The Manitoba and federal governments are investing $2.4 million in the Winkler Meats project, for new harvesting and processing equipment and a high-capacity packaging line. The province is also providing $7.8 million in loan financing and tax rebates.

Viterra-Bunge deal not a surprise for industry watchers
Viterra and Bunge are merging operations in a deal where Viterra shareholders are receiving $6.2 billion worth of Bunge shares and $2 billion of cash.