Agriculture

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 >

Vaccine resistance may threaten truck traffic

Some companies are considering switching to rail to transport shipments, say experts.

Dec 21, 2021 12:15 PM Read more >

Gene editing policy expected

Guidance on gene-edited crop regulations in Canada is soon expected from Health Canada.

Dec 20, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >

Opinion: Gene editing another necessary tool for farmers

A Western Producer editorial.

Dec 19, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Food inflation alarm sounded

Food prices in Canada are set to rise again soon, say experts.

Dec 18, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Trial date set for former researcher

Yantai Gan, former researcher at Agri-Food Canada in Swift Current, is facing trial at the Queen's Bench on fraud charges.

Dec 17, 2021 10:51 AM Read more >

Estevan Mercury 4-H kid of the month - Matthew Charlton

The latest 4-H Kid of the month is brought to you by Nelson Motors and Equipment.

Dec 17, 2021 8:57 AM Read more >

OPINION: Gov’t. scapegoats farmers

Western Producer editorial responding to the government's letter to APAS last week.

Dec 16, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >