Agriculture

Seed quality looks good despite drought

Germination and vigour scores have not been negatively affected in cereal crops, but mechanical damage is high in pulses.

Dec 29, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Bio-stimulants remain land of ‘wild claims’

Industry concerned about unverified promises and lack of independent data but confident ‘the riff raff will get sorted out.’

Dec 28, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Trade cloud mars solid potato year

Prince Edward Island potatoe producers are still facing an export ban in addition to tough weather.

Dec 27, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >

Railroads rebuild B.C. infrastructure: grain moves again

British Columbia’s Fraser Valley was hit hard by flooding that disrupted rail lines last month.

Dec 27, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Pedigreed seed supplies run short following drought year

Yields are low but high grain prices are also luring larger than normal amounts of pedigreed seed into commercial system.

Dec 26, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Feds increase funding to Hay West

The Hay West program has recieved further federal funding for farmers impacted by the summer drought.

Dec 24, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Retired ranchers embrace lake life

Saskatchewan producers spent time finding a young couple to take over their operation when they were ready to retire.

Dec 24, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

House agriculture committee starts session with new chair

The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food has begun its session with a new chair.

Dec 24, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >

Federal program focuses on ag communication

The AgriCommunication Initiative is intended to help farmers share their stories with the public to increase awareness.

Dec 23, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

Pet boom increases pulse demand

Pet food manufacturers in the United States are buying more pulses from Canada as more people buy pets during COVID.

Dec 22, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >