APAS calls for review of CGC's bonding and licensing system
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is calling for an immediate review of the Canadian Grain Commission's bonding and licensing system to better safeguard producers.
At 11:59 on August 27, 2024 the Canadian Grain Commission revoked the grain dealer license for Purely Canada Foods and its grain operations in Saskatchewan. Farmers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta that may have unpaid deliveries with the company should contact the CGC immediately.
Fall Grazing of perennial forages
Fall grazing management can really ‘set the stage’ for next year’s perennial pastures. It is important to leave sufficient carry-over (litter) on pastures prior to the upcoming winter months. As much as it is tempting, overgrazing pastures in the fall period is not worth the loss of production in subsequent grazing seasons.
RCMP make an arrest in bale and grass fires in the Unity/Macklin area
Saskatchewan RCMP made an arrest on Monday in connection to a series of hay bale and grass fires that occurred in the Unity/Macklin RCMP area.
Cpl. Christopher Neufeld of Unity RCMP says they responded to over 15 reports of deliberately set hay bale and grass fires within the last month.
Unity RCMP and the Macklin Fire Department responded and worked together on the investigation.
Evidence and surveillance video from a bale fire resulted in the arrest of 25-year-old Logan Sieben from Macklin on Monday.
CGC revokes grain licence for Purely Canada Foods Corp
Farmers owed money for unpaid deliveries to Purely Canada Foods Corp. are encouraged to contact the Canadian Grain Commission immediately.
The CGC revoked the grain dealer licence and primary elevator licences for Purely Canada Foods Corp. in Avonlea, Kindersley, and Lajord, Saskatchewan as of 11:59 pm last night (August 27).
The company may owe grain farmers in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta money for grain deliveries.
Sharing the road safely with farmers this harvest season
Harvest is in full swing here in southeast Saskatchewan, which means more farming equipment is driving down the road. The sheer size of farming equipment and the slow speed they travel creates a safety hazard on the roads as motorists try to work their way around them. However, as RM of Weyburn reeve Norm McFadden states, both farmers and motorists are quite aware of this hazard.
CCA narrowing down finalists in the Young Leaders Mentorship Program
Participants in the Canadian Cattle Association's Young Leaders Mentorship Program took part in the final round of competition last week during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference.
The group of 24 took part in roundtable discussion with the other participants and judges as they work to narrow down the group to the 16 finalists.
Jessica Radau, the CCA's Policy, Programs and Engagement Manager says the roundtable discussions covered a variety of topics from succession planning to biosecurity, building public trust in the industry and more.
North American beef industry leaders hold trilateral meeting
The Canadian Cattle Association hosted the third 2024 triannual trilateral meeting with industry leaders from the United States and Mexico last week to discuss some of the common challenges and opportunities facing the cattle sector.
Trade issues and relations were top among the topics being discussed with the upcoming review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC) set for 2026.
The group also discussing the impact of lab grown proteins as well as international engagement on antimicrobial resistance.
Bourgault Tillage Tools acquires Iowa based Herschel Parts
Agricultural parts manufacturer Bourgault Tillage Tools (BTT) at St. Brieux, Saskatchewan has acquired Herschel Parts from Indianola, Iowa.
The 137-year-old company is known for manufacturing and distributing high-quality agricultural products out of its plant in Indianola, Iowa.
Herschel's Marketing Manager Mark Collins says working with BTT is really going to enhance their capabilities for innovation and new product development.
Leave test strips for hail damaged crop assessments
Farmers are looking for some decent weather now with harvest activities underway across the Prairies.
Over the last few weeks, some areas have seen severe storm activity and hail damage.
The Canadian Crop Hail Association says from July 29th to August 11th over 1600 claims of crop damage were reported in the prairies with more than 75 per cent of those claims coming from farms in Alberta.
Alberta
It could take months to recover from the rail stoppage
Work is underway to get Canada's rail system back up and operational.
The Canada Industrial Relations Board released its decision late Saturday, reinforcing the Labour Minister's order for binding arbitration and the extension of collective agreements until a new deal is signed.
A statement on the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference website says they will comply with the decision, but will also appeal the ruling to federal court.
CN started gearing up late last week, while CPKC workers were back on the job early this morning.