To say that federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay received a warm welcome when he visited the World Pork Expo and the Midwest would be an understatement. At the giant pig farming show and in the Iowa capital of Des Moines, he was able to meet with heads of America’s main hog farming and […] Read more
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$5 million aimed at barley research
Glacier FarmMedia – The federal government has earmarked more than $5 million for barley research, aimed at creating more resilient varieties that can handle climate change. Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay on June 12 announced $5,257,073 for the Canadian Barley Research Coalition. The funding echoes similar announcements for research clusters dedicated to commodities […] Read more
VIDEO: MacAulay boosts Canada at expo
DES MOINES, Iowa — Federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay gave Canadian farmers and agriculture a big boost at this year’s World Pork Expo by touring the show, meeting American industry leaders and hosting a who’s-who of Iowa business leaders at a reception. The visit by a Canadian agriculture minister to this event was the first […] Read more
PAMI receives five-year gov’t funding increase
Recent research at the institute involves combine auto-adjustment in canola and how to limit air seeder damage in peas
Glacier FarmMedia – The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute will have $5 million in public money added to its budget for the next five years. Funds were announced May 14 from the federal government and province of Saskatchewan and are provided under the $3.5-billion Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership agreement. “The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute has a […] Read more
VIDEO: MacAulay stresses importance of integration
DES MOINES, Iowa — On his visit to Des Moines and the World Pork Expo, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay stressed the value of the deep integration of the U.S.-Canadian hog market and industries. In a visit arranged by the Canadian consulate in Minneapolis, MacAulay, attended by other significant Canadian representatives such as M.P. Ted Falk, […] Read more
VIDEO: Canadians prominent at World Pork Expo
DES MOINES, Iowa — The World Pork Expo is chock-a-block with Canadian innovators, manufacturers and service providers. Wherever you turn here, you run into a Canuck. In one corner of the huge trade show you find Farm Health Guardian, which is based in Guelph, Ontario and Omaha, Nebraska. (Check out our story and a video […] Read more
Farm groups sound off on budget concerns
Ten national organizations say change to the capital gains inclusion rate and other proposed moves will impact farmers
Glacier FarmMedia – REGINA — Canadian national farm organizations have united against proposed budget measures that they say will negatively affect farmers. Planned changes to the capital gains inclusion rate also drew specific concern and attention from the House of Commons’ agriculture committee. Related stories: In a May 27 letter to finance minister Chrystia Freeland, […] Read more
Feds fund research into canola alternatives
The Diverse Field Crops Cluster supports research into camelina, flax, carinata, mustard and sunflower production
WINNIPEG — The federal government is investing $8.1 million to develop and improve oilseed crops that are alternatives to canola. In late May, the feds announced funding for the Diverse Field Crops Cluster, which supports research into camelina, flax, carinata, mustard and sunflowers. Related stories: Commodity groups on the Prairies and companies developing those crops […] Read more
New project puts fababeans in the spotlight
Companies sign onto Protein Industries Canada initiative to boost plant protein, and fababeans are one of the stars
Glacier FarmMedia – A new $24.5-million project backed by Protein Industries Canada includes a group of plant protein companies working to tackle some of the sector’s biggest hurdles. The national cluster for protein is teaming up with Roquette, Prairie Fava, BioNeutra and Plant Up to improve innovation, come up with more diversified products and improve […] Read more
Loblaw signs on to grocery code of conduct
Loblaw has agreed to sign on to Canada’s grocery code of conduct. Late last year the chain’s executive chair, Galen Weston, said they were not prepared to sign, but that changed yesterday. Related stories: Federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay made the announcement. “The goal of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct is to bring fairness, […] Read more
