A coalition of prairie farm groups wants the federal party leaders to keep their MPs from campaigning in this fall’s Canadian Wheat Board elections. The coalition sent a letter last week to the four leaders asking them to sign and return a pledge stating the following: “I will recommend to all MPs in my caucus […] Read more
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Sask. bus riders pay more
Riding the government-owned bus company in Saskatchewan is now more expensive. The Saskatchewan Transportation Company increased fares March 1 by an average of 4.5 percent, citing increased costs and revenue lost due to declining ridership. “STC fares are still affordable and comparable to western Canadian cities,” said acting president and CEO Shawn Grice. Discounts for […] Read more
Corrections
n Erroneous information was included in a story that appeared on page 113 of the March 4 edition. Supplies of Pioneer’s 45H29, a clubroot resistant, Roundup Ready hybrid canola should be sufficient to meet producers’ demand, said Rachel Faust, marketing communications manager with Pioneer Hi-Bred. Supplies of the company’s other clubroot resistant canola varieties, which […] Read more
Forage industry plans national association
The Canadian forage industry will soon have a new national body to represent its interests at home and abroad. Forage producers, exporters, processors and provincial associations have joined forces after 16 months of planning to create the Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association. “We’re incorporated and the association is moving ahead,” said Wayne Digby, executive director […] Read more
Organic database successful component of campaign
KELVINGTON, Sask. – A campaign to promote locally grown organic food is being considered a success in Saskatchewan. The Food Miles Campaign was launched in the fall of 2008 with five key objectives: Create an on-line database of organic producers Sell more local organic food to public institutions Develop sustainable agriculture projects at the Back […] Read more
Letters to the editor – for Mar. 11, 2010
Mainil agreement Art Mainil’s letter (Open Forum, Feb. 4) was right on. Canadian Wheat Board chair Larry Hill and the board’s scare tactics don’t work anymore. They don’t frighten the younger generation farmer. Facts and performance are what make the bottom line for today’s young, positive, progressive-thinking farmers. The CWB monopoly performance in cancelling 26 […] Read more
Flax council retracts certified seed only policy
The Canadian flax industry has reconsidered a controversial policy requiring that Canadian flax growers use certified seed for all flax crops planted this spring. The change in position was announced by the Flax Council of Canada last week after the organization learned that samples of breeder seed from three more flax varieties – CDC Bethune, […] Read more
Penny pinching forces beef promotion off TV
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Reuters) – The high cost of advertising and a struggling U.S. beef industry have forced popular beef ads off television, and it does not appear they will be returning any time soon. Voiced over the years by actors Robert Mitchum, James Garner and Sam Elliott, the ads featured a catchy musical number […] Read more
Agriculture Canada’s spending estimates make big jump
Agriculture Canada predicts program spending will increase by almost 13 percent this year. According to spending estimates tabled in the House of Commons March 3, departmental spending will increase by $341 million to $3 billion compared to a prediction of $2.65 billion in the comparable document last year. However, the numbers, which were prepared last […] Read more
Ag Notes – for Mar. 11, 2010
Angus Gold show winner Brylor Ranch has been selected the 2009 Canadian Angus Association Gold Show winner for red show female of the year. Bryan and Sherry Mackenzie run the ranch in the foothills 10 kilometres south of Pincher Creek, Alta. The red show bull of the year is owned by Terry and Rob Adams […] Read more
