PBS recently completed a four-part video series entitled, “Built on Agriculture,” that tracks the history farming on the Canadian prairies. The project was four years in the making, and adheres to the high standards of production that have become a trademark of PBS documentaries. You can find each of these four videos linked below. Built […] Read more
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China might cut domestic corn prices to shrink massive stockpiles
BEIJING, Nov 26 (Reuters) – Beijing plans to cut local corn prices for a second year as it pushes to reignite stalled demand from its crisis-hit grain processors and whittle down the world’s biggest corn stockpile, industry sources said. In its latest move to boost a sector that has struggled with the world’s most expensive […] Read more
Modern ag
This series looks at how farmers, agriculture consultants and service providers are professionalizing agriculture by integrating the many skills required by today’s complex and challenging industry. Surrounded by professionals – ALTONA, Man. — It’s a busy day at B and S Farm, with Eldon Klippenstein on the phone with his broker, hedging 2016-17 corn. He’s […] Read more
Manitoba safety changes a template for Alberta?
GIBBONS, Alta. — Farmers are still in business in Manitoba, six years after Workers Compensation became mandatory for the province’s farms, says the president of Keystone Agricultural Producers. Alberta farmers will also continue to operate with the new rules, Dan Mazier said a day after Alberta introduced farm worker legislation. “We want to have big […] Read more
China says superbug gene has ‘alarming potential’
LONDON, U.K. (Reuters) — A new gene that makes bacteria highly resistant to a last-resort class of antibiotics has been found in people and pigs in China, including in samples of bacteria with epidemic potential. Scientists called the discovery “alarming” and called for urgent restrictions on the use of polymyxins, a class of antibiotics that […] Read more
Alta. rural councillors get face time with NDP
Government officials are learning the importance of rural Alberta to the economy, says Al Kemmere, Association of Municipal Districts and Counties president
EDMONTON — There may have been a few stumbles, but Alberta’s NDP government and the province’s rural municipalities got through their first dance together. It was the first time in 44 years that rural councillors have danced with anyone other than Progressive Conservative partners, and everyone was a bit tentative, said the head of the […] Read moreQuebec plans changes to neonic regulations
Quebec plans to go much further than Ontario when it comes to neonicotinoids. Environment minister David Heurtel announced last week that the province intends to modernize its pesticide regulations. The new pesticide strategy will restrict agricultural use of insecticide seed treatments and other “highest risk” products. “Pesticide use must be controlled, rigorous and responsible,” Heurtel […] Read more
Canadian Pacific’s purchase offer fails to sway U.S. railroad
(Reuters) — U.S. railroad operator Norfolk Southern Corp. all but rejected a US$28.4 billion acquisition offer by Canadian Pacific Railway Nov. 17. The U.S. railway called the offer “low premium” and warned it would face significant regulatory hurdles. Norfolk Southern said it would evaluate the offer, but its sour response is a setback to CP […] Read more
Cider makers hope to be set free
The craft alcohol industry in Saskatchewan is taking off, and cider production is a growing part of it. “Over the last decade, cider production, cider consumption in North America has gone up dramatically,” said Tyler Kaban, head cider maker at the Crossmount Cider Co. near Saskatoon. The Prairies have been known for catching onto alcohol […] Read more
VIDEO: Canada’s agricultural markets update – November 25, 2015
D’Arce McMillan, The Western Producer markets editor, monitors trends in the North American and global agricultural markets. Each week he hosts a market video about crops. The video is designed to help viewers understand the forces responsible for changes in the trade. If agricultural markets are important to you, we have you covered. Crops: Canola […] Read more
