I was talking to a crop consultant this week in western Kansas. Harvest is underway in that area and he indicated he was seeing protein coming in lower than anticipated, as well as lower than normal. Farmers in Western Canada and the United States northern Great Plains can use this as a signal that protein […] Read more
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Alta. coal consultation worries conservationist
The Alberta government has announced public consultations on an updated coal policy will begin March 29, but the lack of…
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Feds approve wireworm insecticide
Cereal growers in Alberta and Saskatchewan have a new tool to fight wireworms. Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency on…
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Ag water management COVID-19 funding
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Ag Notes – July 25
Wine grape industry receives funding The federal government is contributing more than $2.3 million to the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network…
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How to put on the pounds for protein
It might be the year to add some protein to those wheat crops, as it appears that the U.S. might coming up short
Prairie canola in ‘worrisome’ shape
Nighttime temperatures called key as heat wave settles over Prairies
Canola crops in North Dakota, southwestern Saskatchewan and southeastern Alberta are in desperate need of water but they look terrific in many other parts of the Prairies, say industry officials. Barry Coleman, executive director of the Northern Canola Growers Association in North Dakota, said the crop in his state is an unmitigated disaster. “This is […] Read more
Looks like a good year to put on the pounds for protein
I was talking to a crop consultant this week in western Kansas. Harvest is underway in that area and he indicated he was seeing protein coming in lower than anticipated, as well as lower than normal. Farmers in Western Canada and the United States northern Great Plains can use this as a signal that protein […] Read more
Alta. coal consultation worries conservationist
The Alberta government has announced public consultations on an updated coal policy will begin March 29, but the lack of details is troubling for Ian Urquhart. “We don’t know what they have in mind,” said Urquhart, who is the conservation director for the Alberta Wilderness Association. Such vagueness includes the identity of six coal projects […] Read more
Feds approve wireworm insecticide
Cereal growers in Alberta and Saskatchewan have a new tool to fight wireworms. Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency on Oct. 19, registered a new insecticide from BASF called broflanilide. BASF has been promoting broflanilide for a while, but the registration means it will be available to Canadian farmers in 2021. “Growers have struggled for […] Read more
Ag water management COVID-19 funding
Saskatchewan’s main irrigation channel is getting new equipment to help clean the water and maintain the environment. The provincial government is investing $2.5 million in travelling screens for the canal in the South Saskatchewan River Irrigation District. It’s part of an $8.3-million economic stimulus package for the Water Security Agency through the government’s COVID-19 response. […] Read more
Pandemic could prod gov’t to fix safety nets: researcher
In a rare occurrence, Canadian attention has been drawn to the country’s food system and food security. That could goad governments to fix inadequate safety net system, hopes a school of public policy researcher. “That public attention (during the pandemic) will also help translate to policy action,” said Kerri Holland during a webinar for the […] Read more
Ag Notes – July 25
Wine grape industry receives funding The federal government is contributing more than $2.3 million to the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network to create a clean plant network of grapevines in Canada that are certified, virus-free and which will ensure the long-term viability of the Canadian grape and wine sectors. The not-for-profit organization will catalogue and assess […] Read more
Hemp research delves into new varieties for new uses
Research trials underway across Canada are designed to learn more about hemp agronomy, varieties and production. Mike Gretzinger, research manager at Farming Smarter in Lethbridge, said various research groups are focusing on different aspects of the versatile crop, which can be used for seed, fibre, cannabinoid production and potentially livestock feed. Plots in Lethbridge include […] Read more
Immigration program offered for CDN ag
The federal government has announced a three year Agri-Food Immigration pilot to open 2,750 immigration spots per year for agriculture workers. The goal is to fill hundreds of job vacancies in the meat processing, mushroom and other agriculture sectors, Ahmed Hussen, minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship, said July 11. “One of the ways […] Read more
