Ag News

In 2023, Canadian farmers are projected to produce more corn for grain and soybeans, but less wheat, canola, barley, and oats, compared with 2022, according to recent yield model estimates using satellite imagery and agroclimatic data. Decreased production for most crops was driven by lower yields related to dry conditions in Western Canada.

The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan handed out a record level of payments through the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation’s (SCIC) Forage Rainfall Insurance Program. 

Over 90 per cent of the insured acres received a payment through the program. A total of $60.4 million in indemnities was paid across SCIC’s 17 forage risk zones. 

Payments were issued to producers on Aug. 18. 

Canadian Western Agribition has announced its first annual Canadian Animal Ag Tech Awards

CEO Shaun Kindopp says any business working in animal agriculture technology can apply for the Awards in three categories, Most Innovative, Business of the Year, and Rising Star in Animal Ag Tech.

Monette Seeds has now acquired its Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) licence for its Swift Current facility.

The paperwork is done, with the company providing the needed security and meeting all CGC requirements.

Jordan Johnson, the director of seed operations for Monette Seeds says it's important that farmers deal with a licenced and bonded operation.

"So basically if a company does go bankrupt. Whatever grain settlements have not been paid due to bankruptcy, it allows the producers to be paid for their grain  loss."

The Canadian Cattle Association, Canadian Meat Council, and National Cattle Feeders’ Association have launched their "Say No to A Bad Deal" campaign and website.

Vice president of the CCA Tyler Fulton says the campaign is based on Canada's need to delay approving the UK's acceptance into the CPTPP deal until we have a fair deal between Canada and the UK.

Trade is key for the cattle industry with 50 per cent of the beef and cattle produced in Canada destined for the export market.

Manitoba Auction Markets saw an increase in feeder steer prices last week with the highest average price recorded for the 401 to 500-pound steers up $84.25 per cwt from the previous week to $465 per cwt. The highest average feeder heifer price was in the 801 to 900-pound weight category, up $17.50 per cwt for an average price of $305 per cwt. The average price for D1-D2 slaughter cows was $141.50 per cwt, D3's $121.25  per cwt while the slaughter bull price dropped $11.32 per cwt for an average of $160.33 per cwt.

Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation's latest crop report shows harvest is most advanced in the southern half of the province where 71 per cent of the crop is combined.

The Central Region now has 29 per cent of major crops combined, 24 per cent is done in the Peace Region, while cool, wet weather in the North West and North East is delaying harvest activities.

Pulse-related genomic research into root rot resistance and stress tolerance will help develop tools for breeding better combinations of wheat and lentil varieties in cropping systems and enhance root rot resistance and drought tolerance in peas. 

The projects are co-funded through Genome Canada’s Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems initiative (CSAFS). 

The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers investment of over $1.4 million will be leveraged for a total pulse research and development investment of over $12.8 million. 

Farmers are busy bringing in the harvest but storing that grain properly is key.

The Canadian Canola Growers Association is reminding producers to keep canola bins malathion-free.

Malathion residue can linger in bins for months after treatment and can be transferred from the bin to the canola seed.

If any malathion residue is found on the canola seed it makes the seed unacceptable for export.

The CCGA says that can damage Canada’s reputation as a trusted supplier of high-quality canola. 

As farmers continue to roll through the harvest a reminder to keep safety a top priority.

Robin Anderson the communications coordinator for the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association says it's important to be alert and stay focused.