The Canadian beef industry is getting a more than $6-million national boost from the federal government promote Canadian beef abroad. “Canadian beef has earned a top spot on the world stage because of the commitment to quality and sustainability that our producers hold themselves to,” said agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay in a news release today. […] Read more
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New BRICS grain exchange idea gains traction
Group appears to be getting behind Russia’s proposal for a new marketing system, but market observers remain skeptical
SASKATOON — Russia’s proposal to form a BRICS grain exchange appears to be gaining momentum. BRICS is an intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates, according to Wikipedia. The idea for a BRICS grain exchange was originally tabled by the chair of Russia’s Union of […] Read more
A mix of mixers
Four different lineups of TMR mixers to be demoed at Ag In Motion
The market for total mixed ration (TMR) mixers in Western Canada is mature with many dairy farms and beef feedlots making use of a total mixed ration. However, there’s growth in smaller beef producers who are purchasing used TMR mixers to get more consistent feed and to stretch their forages and continued movement into self-propelled […] Read more
Growing season grows longer
WINNIPEG — Western Canada is now warmer than it was in the 1950s, and that trend is expected to continue, says a researcher with Environment and Climate Change Canada. Since the late 1940s, the growing season on the Prairies and British Columbia has lengthened by 15 to 30 days. A lot depends on location, but […] Read more
Grain movement looks good but faces challenges
Lower crop prices slowed deliveries at the beginning of the 2023-24 year, while railways struggled with labour issues
SASKATOON — Grain movement has been on track this crop year despite some challenges, but it hasn’t been as good as last year, according to Canada’s grain monitor. “There has been so much stuff that has happened this year that has confounded the movement,” said Quorum Corp. president Mark Hemmes. The first challenge was the […] Read more
Federated Co-op cardlocks “fully operational” company says
Federated Co-op says its cardlocks are “fully operational” across Western Canada, a week after a “cybersecurity incident” led to the shutdown of some systems, a company spokesperson said today. Last Thursday, Federated Co-operatives Ltd. posted on X that it was “experiencing a cybersecurity incident” that was affecting some internal and customer-facing systems at cardlock and […] Read more
Carbon tax rebate available
REGINA — Farmers with employees could qualify for a rebate related to carbon pricing as long as they file their taxes by July 15. The Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses was announced in this year’s federal budget, and while details are still scant, it will return a portion of the price on pollution through […] Read more
Indigenous Producers to bring learning opportunities to Ag in Motion
Indigenous Producers in agriculture are sharing their experiences in the Indigenous Producer Panel at Ag in Motion from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16. Visitors attending the farm show are encouraged to attend the panel event, held in the Special Events Tent on 6th Street between Saskatchewan and Alberta Drives.
Russia expected to ship fewer peas
The export situation will mainly depend on how the country's crop fares this year, which has been hurting in the south
SASKATOON — Traders agree that Russia’s pea exports will be down this year, but they differ widely on the magnitude of the drop. Tareq Awad, a trader with Fruitimpex, is forecasting another good crop exceeding four million tonnes of production. Related stories: He told delegates attending a recent Global Pulses Confederation webinar that he anticipates […] Read more
Beef imports from Britain jump 177 percent
Canada exports zero beef to the U.K.
WINNIPEG — Beef imports from the United Kingdom are up 177 percent in the first four months of 2024. Canada imported $10.2 million worth of beef from Jan. 1 until the end of April. That’s a significant increase from the same period in 2023, when beef imports from Britain were $3.7 million. If the pace […] Read more
