This is a response to remarks by David Anderson, MP, Cypress Hills- Grasslands, titled Farmers’ choice (Open Forum, Oct. 14.) Mr. Anderson criticizes the CWB for their lack of durum wheat sales during the last couple of years. There are a few facts which he fails to mention. Production of durum is for a limited […] Read more
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Hog farmers charged
The owners of a hog barn in central Manitoba could face jail time for allowing pigs to starve to death. The Manitoba government filed 23 charges last week against Martin and Delores Grenier of Notre Dame de Lourdes under the Manitoba Animal Care Act. The multiple charges against the Greniers fall into three main categories, […] Read more
Tasting is believing at conference’s Taste of Organic booth
Organic Connections continues to grow as the Prairie’s largest organic conference and trade show. This year it will be held Saskatoon Nov. 21-23. New programs include Taste of Organic, aimed at giving consumers an opportunity to sample and learn, and Organic Kids, which introduces children to the importance of local organic food. The goal is […] Read more
Farmers want full fertilizer review
The debate over potash company ownership in Saskatchewan has sparked a call for an examination of the entire fertilizer industry. Canadian Federation of Agriculture president Ron Bonnett said company ownership is not the issue for farmers. “I think what farmers are saying is let’s take a look at the whole issue of volatility,” he said […] Read more
Share your christmas memories – for Nov. 11, 2010
Do you have one special memory about Christmas? The Western Producer wants you to share it in a special section devoted to your tales of family gatherings, unique presents, visits from Santa, blizzards and breakdowns, and memorable Christmas treats. Please send 300 to 500 word stories plus photos by Dec. 1 to newsroom@producer.com or Box […] Read more
Miniature horse fundraiser part of Farmfair events
EDMONTON – It’s hard to believe a pair of friendly little miniature horses at Farmfair International in Edmonton ever needed rescuing or rehabilitating. Two-year-old Dora, a dark brown, shaggy maned miniature horse, is interested in everything around her, while five-year-old Roxy, a shaggy sorrel, sometimes gets crabby and bites but still loves to be scratched […] Read more
Rail review
I am writing to add clarity to my comments with respect to the rail service review and the need for backstop regulatory remedies to address the matter of railway market power in the shipment of grain (Farm groups seek tougher rules on rail service,WP,Oct. 21.) The (Western Canadian) Wheat Growers (Association) maintain that such remedies […] Read more
Chemical gets OK against varroa mite
Canadian beekeepers officially have a new tool to kill varroa mites now that the Pest Management Regulatory Agency has registered oxalic acid for use in Canada. “We are just waiting for the PMRA to send us the final letter, but as far as we know, it is registered and the PCP (Pest Control Product) number […] Read more
Man. farm first to mark 125 years in business
A story on page 76 of our Nov. 11 issue, about a Manitoba farm that received the Heritage Farm designation for 125 years of family ownership, incorrectly spelled the name of Betty Heaman in the photo caption. Corrected November 23, 2010. Many farmers have a sign marking the end of their driveway, but Betty and […] Read more
Farm income projections look better for next year
Net farm income in Canada will decline slightly in 2010, and then rebound in 2011, says TD Bank Financial Group. The decline in net income this year reflects, in part, increases in farm input costs, including energy, fertilizer, transportation and wages. The projection in TD’s fourth annual agriculture outlook report released last week also forecasts […] Read more
