Ag News

Some areas, particularly in the southern prairies, saw a massive snowstorm that left quite a bit of snow in fields.

That's good news for any farmers who have finished up their harvest and could provide cover for next year's crops.

Mackenzie Hladun, a Crop Extension Specialist with Saskatchewan's Ministry of Agriculture, details how that could affect any crops still in the field.

After seeing recent success, Agriculture in The Classroom Saskatchewan is holding a new campaign to hopefully continue that.

Their Acres for Education Campaign will look for support from the farmers that their programs represent.

Executive Director, Sara Shymko shares what that's all about.

The Canadian Organic Growers, a charity that looks to support organic farmers, has launched a new resource for farmers.

The Organically Canadian Resource Hub was designed to raise an understanding of the benefits of sustainable agriculture and how consumer choices can make a difference.

COG is receiving up to $374,450 in support for the resource hub through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s AgriCommunication Program. 

That's an $8 million initiative over three years to better connect Canadians with local farmers.

An Alberta agricultural organization is looking for directors and delegates after it established it formed from two separate organizations.

Alberta Grains is the newly formed Commission from the Alberta Wheat and the Alberta Barley Commission. 

Second Vice-Chair of Alberta Grains and Director of Region 5 Scott Jespersen details who they're looking for.

Bill C-359 has been added to the itinerary for the House of Commons, as legislator Koby Blais is looking to streamline some agricultural acts.

The Seeds Act, the Feeds Act, and The Pest Control Act would all be amended to help Canadian producers.

Canadian Cattleman's Association President Nathan Phinney says he's behind the bill.

Agricultural organizations are discussing the recently introduced Bill C-359, which they say could help streamline agricultural processes in Canada.

That includes the Grain Growers of Canada, with Executive Director Kyle Larkin giving an example of what could be helped by the bill.

With Bill C-359 being introduced to the House of Commons, lawmakers are looking to streamline some agricultural acts.

That includes the Feeds Act, the Seeds Act, and the Pest Control Act.

Rick White, the President and CEO of the Canadian Canola Growers Association voiced his support.

Details have been announced on Saskatchewan's Agri-recovery Program, now referred to as the 2023 Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program. 

Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC) Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced those details,with producers able to submit applications to the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation starting next week.

CN is getting ready for the post-harvest rush while also keeping an eye out for any possible disruptions.

Vice-President of Grain David Przednowek says they're seeing numbers grow.

With another harvest wrapping up, farmers will be looking to get every bit of information they can to make decisions for next year, which includes soil testing.

Soil testing involves taking samples from fields and running tests to see what kind of nutrients are inside the soil.

The most common type of testing is simply taking a scoop of dirt and testing it.

But Warren Ward, an Agronomist with the Canola Council of Canada, says there are many other methods.