CCGA opens applications for the Cash Advance Payments Program
Farmers can now apply for the Federal Government's 2024 Cash Advance program.
The Advance Payments Program is a federal loan program that offers Canadian farmers marketing flexibility through interest-free and low-interest cash advances.
The Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) - one of the organizations that administers the program - began taking applications on Monday.
The early application process means qualified producers should have access to the money beginning April 1st.
Today is Canadian Agriculture Day!
Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay released a statement Tuesday in recognition of Canadian Agriculture Day.
Today and every day, Canada's hard-working farmers put fresh, nutritious food on our tables, and consistently deliver the very best agricultural products, all while caring for our planet.
CPKC forth quarter report shows lower grain volumes
Canadian Pacific Kansas City recently released its fourth-quarter report showing Canadian grain volumes are down 15 percent on a year-over-year basis. driven by the weak harvest.
The Assistant Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Bulk, Elizabeth Hucker, says their Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer John Brooks noted that a key factor in the drop is the weak harvest in 2023-2024.
She notes that was especially true for the CPKC draw area in Southern Alberta and Southern Saskatchewan.
Funding for key projects announced for new Pulse Cluster
Manitoba Liberal MP Ben Carr, making a key announcement Friday that will help grow Canada's pulse industry.
Carr on behalf of Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced a federal investment of $11,017,979 million to support the new Pulse Cluster under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership funding.
Delisle area farmer named Shawn Colburn named Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan Champion for 2023
Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan held its Cultivating Trust Conference this week in Saskatoon.
A key highlight was the presentation of the Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Champion Award which recognizes an individual in the ag sector that has worked to build public trust in farming and food.
The 2023 honor going to Delisle area farmer Shawn Colborn.
Cereal Canada New Crop Missions deliver top quality news to Canadian wheat customers
Cereals Canada has wrapped up its annual New Crop Trade and Technical Missions updating customers in 17 countries on the quality of the 2023 wheat crop.
Elaine Sopiwnyk, vice president of technical services for Cereals Canada says despite challenging growing conditions last year that led to variable yields and below-average production, Canadian farmers grew almost 30 million tonnes of high-quality wheat.
February 9th is Food Freedom Day
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has declared today Food Freedom Day.
The CFA says it's the date by which Canadian households of average income have generally earned enough money to pay for their entire year's grocery bill.
President Keith Currie says Food Freedom Day is a celebration by Canadian farmers and ranchers on the basis that we're able to continue to produce food at an affordable rate.
Louis Dreyfus Company is expanding its operation in Yorkton.
Louis Dreyfus Company is adding a new pea protein isolate production plant at the site of its existing industrial complex at Yorkton.
The new facility will expand and accelerate LDC’s existing pea protein isolate and non-GMO soy isolate offerings.
LDC’s Country Manager for Canada Brian Conn says Canada is a key market for LDC supporting our strategic growth plans in the region and beyond, and this is reflected in the continued expansion of our origination and processing operations and activities in Saskatchewan, and Yorkton in particular.
Does Ottawa have blinders on when it comes to their plans for the carbon tax and reducing fertilizer emissions?
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities is raising concern over the lack of support from the Federal Government for producers and the job they do.
President Ray Orb says Saskatchewan producers are leaders in Global Food Security.
SARM has been to Ottawa numerous times and raised its concerns over the government's lack of understanding when it comes to the sustainable practices Saskatchewan producers are using to reduce our carbon footprint.
Prairie Cattle Marketing Report shows more cattle moving to market
Manitoba Agriculture's latest cattle marketing report for the week ending February 2nd shows
The latest report from Manitoba Auction Marts shows the average weekly price for feeder steers ranged from $278.75 per cwt for the 901+ lb category to $438.91 per cwt for the 401-500 lb category.
Feeder heifer prices ranged from $241.33 per cwt for the 900+ lb category to $377.97 per cwt for the 401- 500 lb category.
D1-D2 slaughter cows selling for an average price of $122.28 per cwt, while D3 cows were selling at $105.80 per cwt.