Members of the horse industry are urged to complete a second survey during revision of Canada’s Equine Code of Practice. The National Farm Animal Care Council is overseeing a multi-year project to renew the codes of practice for several farm animal species, including horses. Each species has a lead organization responsible for overseeing the code’s […] Read more
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Work on equine code of practice includes survey
RMs want changes to compensation
Some Saskatchewan rural municipalities that declared disasters due to flooding are finding they don’t qualify for all the financial help they thought they would get. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities last week sent out a survey to find out just what its members are experiencing with the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program. President David Marit […] Read more
Edmonton farm shows receive federal funding
Edmonton’s Farmfair and Farm and Ranch Show will receive $40,000 in funding from the federal government. The funding is expected to help Northlands increase Farmfair’s international recognition and attract new buyers, as well as increase international awareness of Canadian agricultural technology at the Farm and Ranch Show scheduled for March. For more information about the […] Read more
Trade talks spark fierce debate
Prime minister Stephen Harper signalled Nov. 13 he is reversing position and asking that Canada join the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks. Supply management will be “on the table” for discussion, but the government will defend the system, he told reporters after an Asia-Pacific Summit in Honolulu, Hawaii. The surprise announcement, which is a change in […] Read more
Flood related issues, prevention plans among resolutions at SARM convention
Saskatchewan rural municipalities say they know when to declare a local emergency, and when to call one off. RMs dealing with flood emergencies the last two years had to declare a new state of emergency every seven days, according to the province’s Emergency Planning Act. One section of the act says a local emergency declaration […] Read more
Barley commission elects directors
Three directors were re-elected for a second term on the Alberta Barley Commission’s board of directors. Nominations ended Oct. 31 for regions 1 and 2, as well as a director-at- large position. Commission chair Matt Sawyer of Acme will continue in his role as director for Region 2. Region 1 director Greg Stamp of Enchant […] Read more
Markets, machines at world’s largest farm show
HANOVER, Germany — The maple leaf was clearly visible recently at the world’s largest agricultural show. “There is exposure here that you can’t find anywhere else,” said Lionel Labelle of the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership as he stood in the largest booth his organization has ever put together. “Small equipment, large equipment, specialty, you […] Read more
Genome map of cannabis sativa plant helps growers
A recently completed genome map of the cannabis sativa plant has potential benefits for hemp and marijuana growers. Cannabis sativa is the plant species that includes hemp and marijuana. University of Saskatchewan biology professor Jon Page and University of Toronto professor Tim Hughes have published their research on the genome of cannabis sativa in the […] Read more
Cattle producers pull hat trick at Farmfair
EDMONTON — It was a triple play for the Miller-Wilson family at Edmonton’s Farmfair. Lee, Dawn, Ty, Dakota and Jaelayne Wilson stood in the spotlight at the Nov. 12 gala event after winning the Alberta supreme champion bull and female categories. The Angus bull was DMM Creed 75W and the female with a bull calf […] Read more
ADM announces plan for canola biodiesel plant in Alberta
Western Canada is getting its first big canola biodiesel plant. Archer Daniels Midland Co. and Canadian Bioenergy Corp. are proceeding with plans to build a 265 million litre facility in Lloydminster, Alta. ADM will own 60 percent of the Northern Biodiesel Ltd. Partnership venture and Canadian Bioenergy the remaining 40 percent. The facility will require […] Read more
