Canada Bread, which makes Dempster’s products, has formed a branding partnership with the Canadian Wheat Board. Under the agreement, the wheat board’s “Canadian Wheat Makes it Good” maple leaf logo will appear on bags of Dempster’s WholeGrains bread and in national television commercials, print advertising, in-store promotions, demonstrations and online material accompanied by the new […] Read more
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Idea sharing order of the day
WETASKIWIN, Alta. – Rob Spencer sometimes thinks all that fruit and vegetable growers need to start sharing ideas is a bit of food and a picnic table. Instead, Alberta’s commercial horticulture specialist helps organize tours of fruit and vegetable growers twice a year to kick-start discussions between experienced and new growers. “The idea sharing is […] Read more
Manitoba hog sector sees new law as vote-getting tactic
Manitoba hog producers worry about how a new law will affect their industry following this fall’s provincial election. Farmers fear a re-elected NDP government will continue to blame the hog industry for Lake Winnipeg’s water quality woes, and there have been no signs yet that a Progressive Conservative government would repair the situation. “Until after […] Read more
Olds to host world plowing match
The 60th Anniversary World Plowing Championship will be held in Olds, Alta., July 19-20, 2013. The college will be marking its 100th anniversary that same year. It last hosted the world championship in 1986. The plowing match typically draws thousands of spectators per day. It’s anticipated 60 competitors from more than 30 countries will be […] Read more
Alberta firm invests funds in waste biorefinery
A project that turns waste into energy received a $10 million boost June 27. BioRefinex Canada received the funding from Alberta’s Climate Change and Emissions Management Corp. to help with its $31.8 million project in Lacombe, Alta. The planned facility will showcase thermal hydrolysis technology that processes organic waste and animal byproducts into energy and […] Read more
Monitor for signs of midge
Timing is everything and that goes for wheat midge too. Starting now, prairie producers need to be on the lookout for the insect pest. Combine this year’s high moisture with a series of normal heat unit days, and midge numbers could be high. The potential for economically damaging infestations to wheat crops is highest in […] Read more
Foundation contributes $600,000 to new projects
The Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) of British Columbia will contribute up to $605,965 to 19 new projects to help the province’s agri-food industry adapt, diversify and grow. The list includes new projects contracted between Jan., 1 and April 30, 2011. IAF provides funding through programs it delivers on behalf of the federal and provincial governments. […] Read more
Topigs Canada hires rep
Rick Beunen will join Topigs Canada as its business development representative. Based out of St. Thomas, Ont., Beunen will develop sales and provide customer support in southern Ontario. He has extensive marketing and swine production knowledge. He may be reached by calling 519-317-7403 or e-mailing rbeunen@topigs.ca.
Manitoba buckwheat acres shrink but Sask. climbs aboard
Marc Durand should net a tidy profit from his 210 acres of buckwheat if the weather is just right this summer. Prices for the specialty crop are at “unprecedented levels” of around $15 per acre. Durand, who typically seeds 160 to 300 acres on his farm near Notre Dame, Man., knows he can reap profits […] Read more
Swine centre presents awards to breeders
The Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement has presented Jim Whitehouse with its Breeder’s Merit Award. Whitehouse managed Pureline Swine, a breeding herd in Guelph, Ont., for many years and was extensively involved in the swine industry. The award is presented to swine breeders who have made a significant contribution to the Canadian swine improvement program […] Read more
