UPDATED – December 9, 2024 – 1350 CST – Comment from labour minister Steven MacKinnon added. Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian National Railway (CN) says it has reached a tentative four-year agreement with the union representing mechanical, clerical and intermodal workers. Employees represented by Unifor voted in late November to authorize a strike if a deal […] Read more
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VIDEO: How green ammonia could power your next tractor
Glacier FarmMedia – The internal combustion engine has become considerably more efficient since its first use in a tractor in the late 19th century, but it’s always relied on petroleum in one form or another to make it run. At the Western Canada Green Ammonia Workshop on Nov. 26 in Sperling, Man., David Layzell with […] Read more
Prairies expect warm, wet weather this winter
Meterologist says forecasts for the region are less reliable this season because an expected La Nina failed to materialize
SASKATOON — John Baranick’s weather forecast comes with the caveat that he has low confidence in the outlook. That’s because after months of anticipation, the La Nina weather event has failed to develop. Related stories: “That big driver is not there,” said DTN’s agricultural meteorologist. It is an odd situation because last winter’s weather was […] Read more
Prairie weather pattern continued in November
Glacier FarmMedia – How have global temperatures fared so far this year? According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, 2024 is more than likely to be the warmest year on record. October was the second warmest on record and the 15th month of the last 16 months where temperatures were above the 1.5 C threshold. […] Read more
Malaysia eyes SAF production
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) — Malaysia plans to start producing sustainable aviation fuel in 2027, with an initial production capacity of one million tonnes per year, Plantation and Commodities Minister Johari Abdul Ghani said Nov. 26. Production capacity will gradually increase based on factory output and feedstock availability, he said. Malaysia, the world’s second-largest palm oil […] Read more
Tariffs may hit U.S. food costs
WASHINGTON/REGINA — U.S. prices may rise next year for avocados, strawberries and other fresh produce, and consumers could face shortages, if president-elect Donald Trump follows through on plans to slap tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, agricultural economists and industry executives say. Mexico and Canada are by far the top two suppliers of farm […] Read more
Winter wonderland – photo essay
A heavy dump of snow over parts of the Prairies late last month rapidly transformed the region from fall-like conditions to something more closely resembling Christmas. These photos were taken on an acreage southeast of Delisle, Sask. | Paul Yanko photos
Christmas at the museum
The Manitoba Agricultural Museum will bring visitors old-fashioned holiday cheer during weekends in December
Tis the season for community tree lighting ceremonies, winter festivals and Santa Claus parades. The Manitoba Agricultural Museum near Austin is likewise in the holiday spirit. The facility in central Manitoba is getting ready to welcome visitors for two weekends of night-time programming. Winter Wonderland evenings will run Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 13-15 from 5-8 […] Read more
Project diversification focuses work on English farm
Producer steadily adds to the list of initiatives he has undertaken on his operation in an effort to maintain the family farm
Ever the opportunist and entrepreneur, James Lee has been finding agribusiness opportunities throughout the Devon, England, region for nearly 20 years. His singular focus? Maintaining the family farm. Listing his projects was a feat in itself as we overlooked his pasture in the English countryside. Once he graduated from university in 2006, Lee knew that […] Read more
Recommended malting barley a mix of new, old
Glacier FarmMedia – Next year’s recommended malting barley varieties include old maltster favourites and a few newer names. The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre revealed its 2025-26 Recommended Barley Varieties List Nov. 21. Five varieties made the cut: AAC Connect, CDC Fraser, CDC Churchill, AAC Synergy and CDC Copeland. The centre’s annual recommendations are based […] Read more
