Ergot is widespread in feedgrains across Alberta and other areas of Western Canada. The problem is being attributed to spring weather conditions, when plants were heading and flowering in cool conditions and high humidity. Alberta Agriculture beef and forage specialist Barry Yaremcio said it took more time than usual for plants to pollinate and airborne […] Read more
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Producers warned to check feed grain for ergot
Better house program back
Monsanto Canada’s Imagine a Better House community curling club improvement program is back with enhanced funding of $45,000 in cash available to rural-based curling clubs in Western Canada. The program gives rural curling clubs in Western Canada a chance at funding for improvement projects at their local curling club. A total of 14 cash prizes […] Read more
Alberta teens reap ribbons at the Royal
A 72 hour truck trip from the Crest family farm at Athabasca, Alta., to Toronto paid off for two teenagers at this year’s Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Katelyn Crest, 16, was first in her class for showmanship among 127 entries in the Nov. 7 4-H Canadian classic junior dairy show and was then crowned honourable […] Read more
Farmers will play significant role in meeting globe’s energy needs
The concept of peak oil, once rejected by official energy analysts, has been confirmed by the International Energy Agency’s 2010 World Energy Outlook to 2035. It says we have already reached the critical point. Peak oil says that production of crude from conventional sources will reach a record and then start to decline because new […] Read more
Poor infrastructure hampers India
India is expected to become the world’s third largest economy by 2050. A free trade deal now would have major implications for Canadian farmers. Western Producer reporter Mary MacArthur explores what could become one of Canada’s largest trading partners. Check out her blog here. SANGHOL, India – Grain buyer Parmjit Singh doesn’t stray far from […] Read more
Farm equipment manufacturers president
The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association has elected John Malinowski of Leon’s Manufacturing Company Inc. as president. He is the first elected Canadian to hold the position. Malinowski was selected during the association’s annual fall convention, which ran Nov. 3-6 in Dallas, Texas. He has served on the association’s board since 2001, including working as chair […] Read more
New product reduces weather risk
A new risk management tool could help financially protect farmers from crop damage caused by weather. American internet company eWeatherRisk has offered insurance against damaging weather events, including drought, excess rain and frost, in Canada and the United States since August. Brian O’Hearne, president and chief executive officer of eWeather- Risk, a privately held company […] Read more
China’s ‘ravenous growth’ will continue: analysts
China’s recent attempt to slow its economy sent shivers down the spine of North American crop markets in the past two weeks. But many market observers doubt China’s attempts to rein in inflation, even if successful, will significantly crimp its demand for prairie crops and meats. “It’s a nice story, but there’s absolutely nothing behind […] Read more
Fresh fruit sellers have advantage over big supermarkets
India is expected to become the world’s third largest economy by 2050. A free trade deal now would have major implications for Canadian farmers. Western Producer reporter Mary MacArthur explores what could become one of Canada’s largest trading partners. Check out her blog here. CHANDIGARH, Punjab – Meghraj knows he can make more money elsewhere, […] Read more
Drill emphasizes simplicity
RED DEER – Ezee-On has introduced its own version of an independent shank seeding tool. The new parallel link design has active packing pressure of 70 to 200 pounds per sq. inch. It delivers this locally through twin springs and regionally through hydraulic pressure set in the cab by raising and lowering the drill frame. […] Read more
