BRANDON — Canadian farmers have front-row seats to the world’s biggest geopolitical risk, according to David Frum. “I think the thing that worries me the most is the threat that lies within the United States,” Frum, a journalist, former White House speechwriter and conservative intellectual, told farmers at Manitoba Ag Days. “If Americans make the […] Read more
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New CEO hired at Avena Foods
Wayne Arsenault has been named the new chief executive officer of Avena Foods Ltd. He replaces Gord Flaten. Arsenault became the youngest plant manager in the Coca-Cola Enterprises system at the age of 29, running the company’s Toronto plant. He then became general manager at Molson Canada in Vancouver and later worked in a number […] Read more
JBS listing worries U.S. senators
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Reuters) — The New York share listing of Brazilian meat company JBS SA would expose investors to risk, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission should closely scrutinize the company’s criminal and environmental track record, a bipartisan group of senators has written in a letter to the agency. JBS, the world’s largest meat […] Read more
How the polar vortex gave us our cold snap
I recently received a timely question about the polar vortex —what is it, how does it form and why can it sometimes bring us such cold weather? Maybe it is a little late for this topic now that temperatures across the Prairies have rebounded from record to near record cold to the other extreme of […] Read more
Methane emissions additive approved in Canada
Market authorization for livestock product comes after CFIA approves the product's main ingredient
A feed ingredient designed to reduce methane emissions in beef and dairy cattle has received market approval in Canada. Bovaer neutralizes methane in the rumen. When microbes in the rumen break down feed, hydrogen and carbon dioxide are released. These two gases are combined in the presence of an enyzme. Bovaer works by suppressing the […] Read more
Ag Notes
Mental health programs offered Applications are now being accepted for the fifth year of Do More Agriculture’s Community Fund. Presented with Farm Credit Canada, the fund offers free mental health education to rural communities in Canada. The goal is to empower them with the necessary tools to support themselves and others. Applications are open until […] Read more
Alta. plans water sharing agreements amidst drought scare
MEDICINE HAT — The Alberta government is taking unprecedented steps as the situation unfolding on Alberta rivers and the drought conditions that stretch from Hay River to Milk River reverberate across the province. Provincial environment minister Rebecca Schultz issued a media release today announcing the launch of the largest effort in the province’s history to […] Read more
Canada pledges funds for efficient fertilizer research
Joining the Efficient Fertilizer Consortium gives Canada chance to influence research strategies, feds say
Canada will join the United States, the United Kingdom and others in a group dedicated to advancing efficient and novel fertilizers, the federal government announced today. “By joining the Efficient Fertilizer Consortium, we’re helping ensure that our farmers and producers are well-equipped to make informed decisions that are good for the environment and their bottom […] Read more
Sask. livestock drought program extended
REGINA — Governments have expanded and extended the Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program available to the province’s livestock producers. Ten rural municipalities have been added to the area eligible for the initial $150 per head payment, and the application deadline has been extended to March 15. “We recognize the areas significantly impacted by drought this past fall […] Read more
Carbon exemption bill back in House
REGINA — Bill C-234 was first on the agenda when Parliament returned Jan. 29 as members debated a motion to tell the Senate it was wrong. Ontario Conservative MP Ben Lobb, who introduced Bill C-234 two years ago, is now asking MPs to send a message “that this House disagrees with the amendments made by […] Read more
