Report makes death forecast | Canadian researchers question findings, but insist climate change is a real concern that will have an impact around the world
Data from a recently released report linking five million annual deaths to climate change and a carbon economy might raise unnecessary red flags, said a University of Regina professor. But that’s not to say the effects of climate change aren’t real and won’t be felt across the globe and on the Canadian Prairies, said Dave […] Read moreNews
Alarming report on climate change greeted cautiously
Agriculture, rural Sask. infrastructure on premier’s priority list
Agriculture will be a key focus when the Saskatchewan government announces its growth plan later this month. The plan will set out how the province can handle the challenges and opportunities of strong economic and population growth. The province saw its biggest year-over-year growth since 1921, growing by 22,154 people between July 1, 2011 and […] Read more
Cargill plans canola crusher for Alberta
Camrose close to major rail lines | Plant will be able to crush 850,000 tonnes a year
Cargill’s belief in the Canadian canola industry is so strong it’s “voting with its wallet” by building a multimillion dollar canola crushing facility in central Alberta, said its president. Len Penner said the investment required to build the facility large enough to crush 850,000 tonnes of canola each year demonstrates that Cargill believes in a […] Read moreSevering link between aid, domestic supply praised
TORONTO — The Conservative government’s 2008 decision to divorce its international food aid contributions from domestic food sources has made Canadian aid efforts more effective, says a University of Manitoba researcher. Ryan Cardwell, an associate professor in the department of agribusiness and agricultural economics, said Canadian aid to support millions of hungry and displaced refugees […] Read more
Expanded terminal seeks grain, oilseed exports
Public consultations underway | Richardson International expects project will add 700,000 tonnes of grain storage
Residents in North Vancouver had a chance this week to learn more about a proposed $120 million grain terminal expansion project planned by Richardson International. Richardson, Canada’s second largest grain handler, is hoping to add 70,000 tonnes of grain storage capacity to its existing grain export terminal located on the north shore of Vancouver’s Burrard […] Read moreConsumers want to buy local
People are appreciating the producer and they’re actually saying so, says market gardener
A recent survey that found growing support for Canadian-grown products is in line with what Ron Erdmann sees in the marketplace. The Alberta market gardener said he has increased production of potatoes, carrots and cabbages in the past few years, while fielding more customer questions about his farm. “There is a growing demand and growing […] Read moreN.D. university signs wheat deal with Monsanto
Breeding technology | University plant breeders say the agreement will speed development of new wheat varieties
Wheat breeders at North Dakota State University have reached an agreement with Monsanto that will allow the university to use the company’s proprietary plant breeding technology. The deal, announced Sept. 21, should allow NDSU wheat breeders to speed up the development and release of new wheat varieties that offer higher yields, better end-use quality and […] Read moreMore time given for SaskTel switchover
Internet change | Deadline set for March 2014
About 8,000 rural internet customers will continue to receive high-speed service from SaskTel — for now. Industry Canada last week announced it would give the crown corporation more time to reconfigure its network. The wireless broadband service through SaskTel was to be discontinued by the end of this year, and most affected customers were pointed […] Read moreTransplanted Quebecer named B.C.’s royal rep
A prominent British Columbia rancher has been appointed the new B.C. lieutenant governor for a five-year term. Prime minister Stephen Harper announced the appointment of Judith Guichon Oct. 1. Guichon, who recently ended her term as president of the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association, is owner and operator of Gerald Guichon Ranch Ltd. in the Nicola Valley. […] Read more
Saskatchewan cattle producer’s hay heads to Eastern Canada
Ten years ago, Les Wardrop re-ceived a truckload of hay from Eastern Canada. Today, the Saskatchewan cattle producer is returning the favour. Wardrop, who has 70 cows on his mixed operation between Rosetown and Biggar, has signed up to donate 100 large round bales to eastern farmers affected by drought. The HayEast 2012 campaign was […] Read more
