Agriculture

Feedlots face feed uncertainty

“Nobody is going to sell you feed wheat unless there is something wrong with it.” – T Bar Cattle Co. owner Brad Betcker

Feb 11, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

Bill would exempt grain drying from carbon tax

Bill C-234 was introduced by Conservative MP Ben Lobb, for Huron-Bruce

Feb 10, 2022 5:30 PM Read more >

Digital tags next step for Canada’s certified seed sector

Digital crop certificates called a big step toward an end-to-end digital system, and pilot project for tags is now planned

Feb 10, 2022 1:15 PM Read more >

Sask. producers want farmers’ advocate office

Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan asks government for program similar to what’s in place in Alberta

Feb 9, 2022 2:31 PM Read more >

Preliminary outlook sees below normal to above normal runoff this spring

Varying conditions across the province according to Water Security Agency

Feb 8, 2022 1:44 PM Read more >

Avian flu found in Nova Scotia flock

A strain of avian flu has been identified in Nova Scotia and is warning poultry farmers to keep an eye out.

Feb 7, 2022 2:15 PM Read more >

Grain act changes could alter commission’s role

The Canadian Grain Commission’s role in grain grading and oversight was a major theme during recent consultations.

Feb 6, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: Trucker unrest result of misguided public policy

Regardless of one's position on politics, obstacles like vaccine mandates on truckers could influence inflation rates.

Feb 6, 2022 10:30 AM Read more >

Signs point toward peak in nitrogen fertilizer prices

Correction catches observers off guard, pointing to the possible start of a softening trend as EU natural gas prices ease.

Feb 5, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

Union says mandates must be done correctly

Grain industry giants could potentially mandate vaccines for workers, say union representatives.

Feb 5, 2022 9:30 AM Read more >