This year's theme highlights the need to measure and monitor for sustainable management
Glacier FarmMedia – December 5 marks World Soil Day, a day set aside by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization to celebrate this critical resource and raise awareness of the challenges of protecting it. This year’s theme, “Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage,” underscores the importance of accurate soil data and information in understanding […] Read moreNews
Trump is disruptive to trade, but so was Biden
In early December, a friend and reporter with another media company shared a story about his workplace. A senior executive with the company admitted something in a meeting, something that is rarely discussed within the mainstream media. Related story: Most journalists are supporters of the political left and are hostile to the political right, the […] Read more
Cargill begins job cuts in drive to reduce headcount by 5 per cent
CHICAGO, (Reuters) – Global commodities trader Cargill began laying off employees across its vast operations on Tuesday in a drive to slash headcount by 5 per cent, sending U.S. workers from supply chain, inventory control and other roles to look for new jobs. Cargill, a major grain merchant and U.S. beef processor, is facing a […] Read more
Ag sector struggles to parse Trump tariff threat amid increasing fears
Glacier FarmMedia – Speculation about U.S. tariffs hit a new gear for Canadian agriculture sectors in the last week of November. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump had already threatened a 10 per cent tariff on products coming into the U.S. while on the campaign trail. That fostered wariness from many farm groups whose industries are heavily […] Read more
Canola, oats particularly vulnerable to tariffs
Ninety-seven percent of Canadian canola oil and 83 per cent of oat exports have headed to the United States recently
SASKATOON — The Canola Council of Canada is taking U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s threat of a 25 percent import tariff seriously. “When you’ve got a new government coming into your number one market and they’re talking about imposing tariffs, it’s not something to be ignored,” said council president Chris Davison. Related stories: “But at the […] Read more
CN optimistic despite potential strike
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian National Railway has been dealing with labour disputes over the past year, and another one looms. Last week, CN clerks and mechanics approved a strike mandate. According to their union, Unifor, the groups voted 97 and 96 per cent in favour of job action, respectively. They are calling for improved compensation, […] Read more
Used cooking oil seen as canola risk
SASKATOON — The importation of biofuel made from Chinese used cooking oil threatens the domestic market for Canadian canola, says an industry executive. “It’s a big deal,” said Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association, which represents most of the crushers operating in Canada. Related stories: “It’s potentially displacing a lot of […] Read more
Agribition 2024: Two breeds reign supreme
REGINA — Twenty-five years in, and the anticipation and excitement of the Beef Supreme at Canadian Western Agribition still thrills. The show announcer describes the event that brings together champions from 15 shows as the Grey Cup, Super Bowl and World Series all in one, and for the competitors it is that big. Tracey Willms […] Read more
Canola sees drop in oil content
UPDATED: December 4, 2024 1020 CST – added contact info for CGC regional offices and service centres. WINNIPEG — The oil content of the this year’s canola crop is not great. It’s not as bad as 2021, but well below average levels from 2010-20. The mean oil content for canola samples submitted to the Canadian […] Read more
Auditor examines Sask. farmland ownership procedures
REGINA — Saskatchewan’s auditor says the Farm Land Security Board requires more active regulation and enforcement to identify and deal with potential foreign buyers. The auditor, Tara Clemett, noted that about 40,000 farmland transactions occur every year in the province. “Since 2020, the board issued five orders to sell farmland inappropriately purchased by foreign entities, […] Read more
