Rainfall on the Prairies is much greater this year than last, though water expert Phillip Harder warns against setting high hopes for a continuing positive situation. “2023 winter, so Oct. 1 up until April 15, we had 140 millimetres of precipitation,” said Harder, research associate at the Global Institute for Water Security at the University […] Read more
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Yorkton manufacturer for sale
REGINA — The receiver is looking for potential buyers of Leon Mfg. Co. Inc. in Yorkton, Sask. The company, along with Ram Industries Inc., was placed in receivership June 11 after numerous financial difficulties were reported and the company missed payments to BMO. It owes BMO more than $16.6 million. Ernst & Young on July […] Read more
Explore cutting-edge innovation off the path
Farmers attending Ag in Motion can get an insider’s look at what is in the pipeline for agriculture by catching the Discovery Farm Off the Beaten Path Demonstration Research Tour presented by BMO.
Sask. warned about heavy rainfall
REGINA — Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency is warning residents in the central grain belt of heavy rain and increased flows through the weekend. The forecast on June 27 was calling for heavier rain around Kindersley, North Battleford, Biggar, Outlook, Saskatoon, Rosthern, Humboldt, Foam Lake, Regina Beach, Buffalo Pound Lake, Davidson and the north end of […] Read more
Not sure where to start? Choose a themed area!
To make it easier for visitors, Ag in Motion’s themed areas feature a collection of exhibitors gathered in one space at the show. Here’s a taste of what you’ll see:
Wheat sector sees upside to clean fuel program
While American wheat growers say similar regulations threaten their crop, the Canadian industry is more optimistic
SASKATOON — Most of the talk about Canada’s new Clean Fuel Regulations has been about the opportunity it represents for canola, but there is another crop that could benefit. “There is potential for there to be a bump in demand for wheat driven by these regulatory policies,” said Shannon Sereda, director of government relations, policy […] Read more
Cereals Canada moves forward with building plans
Cereals Canada is moving ahead with its plans to build the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange. “The board of directors strongly supports Cereals Canada, including the vision for GATE,” chair Brett Halstead said in a June 27 news release. Related story: Membership crisis rocks Cereals Canada The new building planned for downtown Winnipeg in the heart […] Read more
Farm connections flagged in U.S. dairy bird flu spread
Shared equipment, workers may play roles in interstate spread
Glacier FarmMedia – There are “no smoking guns” to blame for bird flu spread in U.S. dairy cattle, but a number of farm practices may have collectively helped the virus move, according to an expert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A USDA survey of dairy farms found that, of participating farms in three states, […] Read more
What makes a summer thunderstorm severe?
The Prairies have seen unsettled weather in the last month, including several outbreaks of heavy rain, strong wind, hail and even tornadoes, so it is a perfect time to continue a discussion of thunderstorms. Let’s look at what turns a garden-variety thunderstorm into a severe thunderstorm or even a thunderstorm that you truly remember. Typically, […] Read more
U.S. clears methane additive
REUTERS — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared Elanco Animal Health’s methane-reducing feed ingredient for lactating dairy cows. One tablespoon of Bovaer per lactating dairy cow a day can reduce methane emissions by about 30 percent, or about 1.2 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions annually, the company said. Bovaer works by suppressing […] Read more
