Agriculture

Enough turkey for Christmas, say growers

Concerns over supply shortages this holiday season shouldn't apply to turkeys if demand is similar to last year, say producers.

Dec 13, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Gov’t threatens ag organization in public spat

The Sask. government has responded to the outrage over the budget update from APAS with a letter.

Dec 13, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Precipitation soothes but will not cure

The 2021 drought, along with winds and heat, left a large part of western Canada in a serious moisture deficit.

Dec 12, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Canola oil content lowest since 2003

Grain Commission reports some samples at 33 percent oil, summer heat wave may have been contributing factor.

Dec 11, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >

Year over year wheat prices spike dramatically

While not news to most producers, Statistics Canada results confirm the size and depth of the markets shift.

Dec 11, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Poll: 75 percent of producers couldn’t deliver on contracts

Contracts called “one sided” and had inconsistent application of shortfall arrangements, compensation and penalties.

Dec 10, 2021 4:45 PM Read more >

Health Canada to issue decision on gene edited crops

A decision from Health Canada was expected on Dec. 8.

Dec 9, 2021 3:15 PM Read more >

Feds extend foodgrains bank support

Federal funding extended to national foodgrains bank

Dec 7, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >

Focus shifts from adding acres to adding stability

Regenerative agriculture practices are under discussion by Manitoba farmers.

Dec 7, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

Researchers improve understanding of hemp

The data that is being collected in Manitoba is intended to create a base line and help producers select the best varieties.

Dec 6, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >