Agriculture

Rare early start for area producers.

Northern Alberta is particularly dry this spring, but even areas that are receiving rain have low soil moisture reserves.

Grain Growers of Canada calls on railways, workers to resolve their differences.

AI a factor in joint project.

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is expanding its surveillance program for a form of avian flu amid a growing outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle. Fragments of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been detected in pasteurized milk sold in the U.S.

Seeding starts with canaryseed and lentils. Canola seedlings are sensitive to May frosts, and as seed costs are rising.

Profitability is as important as it is for any other business.

Manufacturers claim Chinese companies are exporting product into Canada at subsidized prices.

The current estimate calls for a 13 per cent increase from last year, but how that affects canola prices remains to be seen.

Grain Growers of Canada provided a list of policy areas that the budget ignored.