Richardson International isn’t just a grain company and regional player any longer, and it’s spending more than $30 million to prove it. A new Richardson Innovation Centre will be built in downtown Winnipeg, in the shadow of the Richardson Building, both as a way to develop new food products and to prove to buyers and […] Read more
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Record farm income expected
Agriculture Canada expects record farm income for 2017 and forecasts near-record levels for this year. The department’s latest outlook suggests net cash income will come in at $16.2 billion in 2017, up five percent from the year before. “Net cash income is expected to then decline modestly to $15.6 billion in 2018 as operating expenses […] Read more
Transport bill passage down to wire
Farm organizations lauded the passing of an amended transportation reform bill, Bill C-49, in the Senate last week, but the changes still have to clear the Liberal majority in the House of Commons. Parliament is on a break until April 16 and it’s unknown when MPs will deal with the legislation. Farmers want it passed, […] Read more
Sheep carcasses found in ditch
RCMP are investigating after a north-central Alberta couple stumbled upon 15 sheep carcasses on a rural road near their community. Scott and Toni-Michelle Benteau found the sheep March 23 in Lamont County. Toni-Michelle said they were strewn across the side of Range Road 182 off Highway 16, about 65 kilometres east of Edmonton. RCMP are […] Read more
Sask. will discuss trespass laws after pressure from RMs
The Saskatchewan government says it’s willing to look at current trespass laws that put the onus on landowners to post their land to keep others out. “Maybe it should be the other way around,” said Justice Minister Don Morgan after a bear pit session during the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities annual convention. “I think […] Read more
Alta. aims to bolster local food sector through new legislation
As demand for food grown and made in Alberta continues to surge, the province is hoping a slight boost to the sector will help it further expand. The province tabled the Supporting Alberta’s Local Food Sector Act in the legislature today. Once passed, it will allow for the establishment of a local food council, which […] Read more
Farmers urged to protect beneficial insects
Farmers’ arsenal against insect pests in crops can easily include weapons of mass destruction that are free and require little maintenance. They come in all shapes and minute sizes and their presence contributes to ecosystem stability. These weapons are otherwise known as nature’s array of beneficial insects, those that battle pest species that reduce crop […] Read more
Alberta marketing trailblazer awarded Order of Canada
Fun is the definitive word when Kim McConnell describes his life so far. A founder of AdFarm, North America’s largest advertising agency entirely focused on agriculture, McConnell’s lifetime achievements promoting youth and farming were recognized when he was inducted as a member of the Order of Canada in January. While he will never know who […] Read more
Hydraulic shop doors make closure simple
The simplicity and ease of maintenance have made hydraulic shop doors increasingly popular for Canadian farmers. “The whole concept behind the Powerlift Hydraulic Door, or any hydraulic lift door, is to get away from moving parts,” said Mike Aleman of Powerlift Hydraulic Doors in southern Alberta. “So there are no cables, no rollers, springs, none […] Read more
Grain bin monitoring in 3-D
BRANDON — The latest grain bin sensor technology uses radios mounted inside bin walls, broadcasting and receiving signals that translate into three-dimensional images of moisture conditions and potential problems within your bins. Grain bin sensors of various types have been available for decades, giving producers valuable information on heat and moisture conditions of the grain. […] Read more
