A new policy paper warns Canadian agriculture to prepare for changing U.S. domestic policies that seek efficiencies through deregulation.
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Food inspection could fall victim to U.S. deregulation move
Observers say the American government’s move toward deregulation could have sweeping consequences for Canadians
Fight against supply management leads to jail
Producer has been fighting Egg Farmers of Alberta for years, claiming the system is unfair and hurts smaller operators
A southern Alberta egg farmer was jailed after missing a court date in his fight with the provincial egg marketing agency over how many hens he is allowed to keep outside of the quota system.
Irrigation season arrives for thirsty Alberta crops
The St. Mary River Irrigation District announces water allocation of 12 inches this year, providing certainty as seeding begins
The largest irrigation district in Canada is giving growers certainty heading into the spring planting season.
Getting greener: How Prairie cereals have reduced their carbon footprint
Reports shed new light on Prairie cereal growers’ work implementing best practices
Cereals Canada released several reports on March 20 highlighting the relatively small environmental footprint of Canadian wheat, durum, barley and oats compared against other top-producing countries.
A seeding season of uncertainty ahead in U.S. trade
Tariffs have caused seeding uncertainty, but the diversity of irrigated agriculture lessens dependence on commodity exports
As farmers begin to seed Alberta’s 1.5 million acres of irrigated land this growing season, it is full steam ahead regardless of the uncertainty of the trade wars ahead.
Moth provides pasture biocontrol for oxeye daisy
Agriculture Canada researchers learn that the Dichrorampha aeratana moth can help livestock and forage producers fight the weed
A European moth is being used in parts of Western Canada as a biological control agent against oxeye daisy, an invasive plant that threatens forage crops and pastures.
Saskatchewan irrigation project gets environmental assessment
Findings from the Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project assessment will go to the Saskatchewan environment ministry
The planned Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project in Saskatchewan will undergo a provincial environmental assessment.
Insecticides losing ground against potato pests
Resistance to insecticides is complicating pest control, prompting experts to advocate for farmers in North America to use more integrated pest management strategies in their potato fields
Resistance to insecticides is complicating pest control in potatoes, prompting experts to urge farmers in North America to use more integrated pest management strategies in their potato fields.
Corn protein could solve battery problem
U.S. researchers use corn protein as a separator in lithium-sulfur batteries to reduce corrosion and increase battery life
Scientists at the University of Washington have learned that corn protein can improve the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries.
More cash needed for trade offices: farm group
Canadian businesses make trade transactions, but Grain Growers of Canada says government can be a facilitator
Governments don’t trade with other nations, says the University of Manitoba agricultural economist. An individual business in Calgary or Vancouver sells products to customers in other countries, not the federal government in Ottawa.
