BROOKS, Alta. — A legacy fund to honour the late James Hargrave of Walsh, Alta., is well on its way to establishment. Members of the Alberta Grazing Leaseholder’s Association got an update March 7 during a meeting where Hargrave’s absence as chair was all too obvious. “We just want to keep his memory alive,” said […] Read more
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Argentine soy crop estimate crashes
BUENOS AIRES, March 15 (Reuters) – Argentina’s Rosario Grains Exchange slashed 14 percent off its forecast for the country’s soy crop on Thursday, saying a four-month-old drought would limit the harvest to 40 million tonnes versus last month’s estimate of 46.5 million. The South American grains powerhouse has been blighted by hot, dry weather since […] Read more
NAFTA talks cordial around agricultural issues
Negotiators have agreed to set aside supply management and focus on issues such as sugar and meat testing
OTTAWA — As the seventh round of North American Free Trade Agreement talks concluded in Mexico City, Canada’s chief agricultural negotiator said the negotiations remain cordial. That’s likely because in agriculture there are more technical than political issues. Frederic Seppey told the recent Canadian Federation of Agriculture annual meeting that if Canada chose to engage […] Read moreNAFTA and more up for discussion at canola meeting
Brazilian companies plan to build ethanol plants based on corn
SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) — Two Brazilian companies plan to build ethanol facilities using corn as raw material, aiming to take advantage of ample supplies of the cereal in the country’s west-central region. Brazil’s ethanol industry, the world’s second largest behind the United States, is almost entirely based on sugar cane, a raw material usually […] Read more
B.C. budget includes funding for agricultural programs
New funding for agriculture and food was announced as part of British Columbia’s provincial budget released Feb. 20. “It’s $29 million for investment in the ministry,” said Lana Popham, the B.C. Minister of Agriculture. The funding is over three years for the Grow BC, Feed BC, Buy BC programs. According to the ministry of agriculture, […] Read more
U.S. soybean acreage seen at record 92.1 million in 2018 – survey
CHICAGO (Reuters) – U.S. farmers are expected to plant a record 92.104 million Acres of soybeans in 2018 and 88.514 million acres of corn, according to an annual survey conducted by commodity brokerage and analytical firm Allendale Inc. Projected soybean plantings above latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecast for 90.0 million acres and above […] Read more
Soybeans running out of time for move upwards
WINNIPEG (CNS) – Soybean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade came off their highs during the week and could be poised for further losses, according to a trader. The most-active May contract recorded a high of US$10.77 a bushel on March 7 but ended at US$10.32 during the March 14 close. Jack Scoville of […] Read more
Legal marijuana age will be 19 in Sask.
The minimum age to consume recreational marijuana in Saskatchewan will be 19, the provincial government announced March 14. Justice minister Don Morgan said that decision was made after much discussion and consultation. “We decided this kept us in line with what the age for consumption and possession of alcohol was and that seemed to be […] Read more
Trade uncertainty has Canadian ag manufacturers anxious
WINNIPEG (CNS) – With Canada in the midst of numerous free trade agreement negotiations, the Canadian agricultural manufacturing industry is feeling on edge. While the future of some trade deals for Canada is bright, others aren’t looking so good. “The lack of clarity around NAFTA is the big issue at the moment. It’s got a […] Read more
