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
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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
Strong cattle market sparks show optimism
LLOYDMINSTER — A two-year-old Charolais bull stole the show at the Lloydminster Stockade Roundup this weekend, becoming the first animal to win the Supreme Championship two years in a row. Standing nearly as tall as his owner, Garner Deobald of Cedarlea Farms near Hodgeville, Sask., the cream coloured bull named CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W impressed […] Read more
Family debuts in show ring
This was the year the Berting family jumped the fence. After years of watching from the stands as spectators, the family from Middle Lake, Sask., arrived eager and ready to compete at the Saskatoon Fall Fair, held Nov. 9-12. Garry and Donna Berting and their four children started preparing for the show weeks ago. “For […] Read more
Traders buy bargain oilseeds, canola posts first gain in five days
Bargain buying in oilseeds helped lift Winnipeg canola futures on Tuesday. The January canola contract settled at $513.60 per tonne, up $1.10. Soybeans were also supported by bargain buying, short covering and thoughts that increasing biodiesel demand would support soybean oil prices. Good weather continues to benefit the South American soybean crop, putting a cap […] Read more
Topping action in soybean meal alerts livestock producers not to panic
Livestock producers were left scratching their heads when the December 2011 soybean meal futures contract posted a new high in late August. The news was incredibly bullish, as concerns of an early frost were on producers minds. The big question was, Should I be locking in the price of meal before it gets any higher? […] Read more
Canadian Wheat Board bill moving rapidly toward law
As early as next week, the House of Commons could end decades of debate by approving legislation that will abolish the Canadian Wheat Board wheat and barley single desk. On Nov. 3 after just three nights of committee study and debate on the historic legislation, a special legislative committee voted to send the bill back […] Read more
