Jump into your lawn chair and embrace the summer season. For me, that means, kicking back and enjoying the scent sensation of purple petunias and evening stocks that are now blooming in my staycation space while also loving the outdoor social gatherings such as campfires filled with laughter, chatter and good summer food and drink. […] Read more
Year of the farm woman recognized
WINNIPEG — The International Year of the Woman Farmer was officially launched June 27 at an event in Washington, D.C. Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other government agencies were at the event, which kicked off programs and policies to support female farmers around the globe. “The International Year of the Woman Farmer […] Read more
Demand continues to soften for organic food
WINNIPEG — Canada’s organic industry struggled over the last couple of years, with the volume of sales dropping for the first time in many years. Fresh organic fruit, for instance, saw a 43 per cent decline in sale volumes from 2021 to 2023. Other categories of organic had more success, but COVID-19 and the post-pandemic […] Read more
Soy industry has the luxury of choices: Innes
Choices for the sector include the introduction of gene-editing technology and opportunities in the food grade market
DAUPHIN — Canada has a small but growing soybean industry that faces some forks in the road. Soy Canada executive director Brian Innes told growers from across the country that they should relish the options that lie before them. “Where do we want to go from here? The choice is ours,” he said repeatedly, almost […] Read moreSavings plan initiatives can help first-time home buyers
The prospect of home ownership, especially for young Canadians, is becoming less and less realistic. With increases in housing prices and high interest rates, a trend signalling the inability to purchase homes for young Canadians is becoming more and more apparent. That said, there are government initiatives that can assist a first-time home buyer to […] Read more
Plan for drought while rainfall plentiful
The best way to weather a drought is to be ready when it comes. Preparation is needed before the rains stop, says Joe Harrington, irrigation specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation. “Over the years, I’ve been through several of these dry cycles. We’ve had a funding program since the drought of 2001,” he said during […] Read more
Nutrien purchases bio-control
WINNIPEG — Photodynamic inactivation is not a phrase used in everyday conversation, but it could become an effective control of insect and fungal pests in agriculture. “Photodynamic Inactivation (PDI) of micro-organisms using natural photosensitizers has shown itself to be a powerful tool to combat bacteria and fungi (in crops),” says a 2019 paper published on […] Read more
Inflation bites into Argentina’s beef consumption
The country is known for its meat-loving culture, but triple-digit inflation and a recession has forced belt tightening
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) — Argentines, famed for steakhouses, sprawling cattle ranches and asado barbecues, are consuming less beef than ever, forced to tighten their belts by triple-digit inflation and a recession. Beef consumption is down almost 16 per cent this year in the South American nation, where beef has always been an essential part of […] Read more
Numbers confirm June colder, wetter than average
The number of days in June when daytime highs made it past 30 C show the unseasonal weather. Using only the main reporting stations from each province, Winnipeg was the only location to record a day above 30 C, when the daytime high hit 30.4 C on June 24. The warmest days in all other […] Read more
Canfax Report
Fed price declines From highs in early June, fed cattle prices have dropped $8.50 per hundredweight. For most of this year, fed cattle prices followed a similar trend to last year. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $428-$429 per hundredweight delivered. There has been a significant basis shift over the past month. In early […] Read more
