It’s been nearly two years since the October 2015 election where Canadian voters gave Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberals a majority government. It was a campaign full of promises. Several touched on agriculture. So, how many of those promises have they been able fulfill since taking office? An easy way to figure it […] Read more
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Review of campaign promises shows progress, but few results
Growers need to hone marketing skills to get best price
Farmers have eased into the post-Canadian Wheat Board world far more easily than some warned and others feared. But farmers still have a lot to learn about this evolving market, be-cause even the best and brightest marketers are still working through the complications of western Canadian wheat and barley markets. If farmers don’t boost their […] Read more
TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarships
Twelve 4-H members were selected from across Canada for the 2017 TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarships. Recipients will receive $2,500 to pursue their post-secondary studies in the field of agriculture, agricultural science or agricultural business beginning in the fall of 2017. 4-H Canada, in partnership with TD is helping to provide opportunities to advance positive youth […] Read more
Decisions can’t be too sentimental, or too cold
Do you ever make business decisions for sentimental reasons? Hard-nosed business people decry the fact that farmers often let sentimentality overrule practicality. Farming is a business, they argue. It’s no different than other businesses and there’s no room for an unreasonable attachment to land or belongings. It’s true that emotional attachment shouldn’t be the ruling […] Read more
Crop tour corn, soybean forecasts similar to USDA
The U.S. Midwest crop tour sponsored by advisory service Pro Farmer last week disappointed market watcher who thought it would provide a much different view of U.S. production prospects than the August U.S. Department of Agriculture report. That report had a surprisingly high soybean crop forecast. But what the tour saw did not deviate that […] Read more
Profit up at RMD
Rocky Mountain Dealerships reported net earnings of $4.85 million in the second quarter ended June 30, up 44 percent from same time last year. Sales were $237.2 million, up two percent. “Modest sales growth, improved margins, a streamlined cost structure and lower finance costs due to our reduced debt levels allowed us to deliver a […] Read more
History of an old research station in an evolving world
In 1993, word came from the federal government that Agriculture Canada’s research centre in Indian Head, Sask., was destined for closure. In response, local scientists and researchers banded together with area farmers to develop a new game plan to keep the farm open. The result was the Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation (IHARF), and by […] Read more
Sask. ag spending millions over budget
Saskatchewan agricultural spending is projected to rise $40.7 million over budget because more farmers bought crop insurance than expected this year, said finance minister Kevin Doherty. The first quarter financial results, released Aug. 25, showed overall expenses are forecast to be up $81.9 million, or 0.6 percent, from budget, while revenue is expected to be […] Read more
Koch vies for Wall’s job
Long-time agricultural insider and most recently top civil servant, Alanna Koch wants to be Saskatchewan’s next premier. She announced her candidacy for the Saskatchewan Party leadership Aug. 28 at a farm south of Regina. Flanked by her family she told a crowd of supporters, including caucus members Dan D’Autre-mont and Don McMorris, that she has […] Read more
New coalition supports wheat research
Provincial wheat commissions in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba have formed a new organization to provide long-term financial support for research that benefits the prairie wheat industry. The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) is a federal non-profit organization that will provide support for varietal development and research projects that improve the profitability and competitiveness of western […] Read more
