Seeding intention report for May 2023 could have problems thanks to reporting gap
Statistics Canada has released its new seeding intentions report for May 2023, as the seeding season is set to start for farmers.
The info presented includes how much of any one crop will be planted this year, comparing that to previous years.
Grain movement slows down as farmers get in the field for seeding
CN rail is seeing grain transportation numbers slowing as temperatures are getting warmer and some farmers beginning seeding.
That's the outlook of the Assistant Vice President of Grain from CN Rail David Przednowek.
CFIA to move forward with updated seed regulations
Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the CFIA's updated guidance for seed regulations that will provide clear direction for plant breeders moving forward.
“I'm pleased to confirm today that the Government of Canada has found a way to support the introduction of new crops varieties that will contribute to a more sustainable agricultural production while meeting the transparency requirements of the organic sector.”
Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers invest in key research trials for growers
Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers worked with government and industry partners across the prairies and Ontario to further pulse crop research through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) Agriscience Cluster Program.
Results from the five-year research program done through CAP's Pulse Science Cluster are being released.
Daryl Domitruk, the executive director of the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers says they put about $1.4 million dollars into eight projects over the five-years.
Keep It Clean Initiative looks at providing farmers with market ready resources
Farmers need to use caution when applying some items to their crops, with a new guide out to give them more information.
That's the Keep It Clean initiative, which is sponsored by organizations including the Canola Council of Canada, Cereals Canada, Pulse Canada, and the Prairie Oat Growers Association.
On their website, they have guides for glyphosate application, product advisories, and a spray-to-swath interval calculator.
Additionally, on their website, they list 5 tips.
Provincial and Federal governments team up with SARM for biosecurity program
The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have announced $19.5 million for an enhanced Pest Biosecurity Program through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
The five-year Pest Biosecurity Program will be delivered by the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities. Funding is available to rural municipalities and First Nations to provide resources to help deal with invasive agricultural crop pests, prohibited and noxious weeds, nuisance gophers, rats, and nuisance beavers.
Lambda-cyhalothrin label changes now in effect
With seeding operations starting to get underway across the prairies.
Farmers are being reminded that the PMRA label changes for lambda-cyhalothrin came into effect on April 29th.
Canola Council of Canada Agronomy Specialist Ian Epp notes in Canada crops treated with the product can no longer be used as livestock feed:
Bibeau says Indo-Pacific Region holds tremendous opportunities
Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has returned from a successful trade mission to Asia.
Bibeau took part in the G7 Agriculture Ministers' Meeting and held bilateral meetings with her counterparts from Japan and Singapore.
Her visit focused on deepening and diversifying agriculture trade, promoting Canadian agriculture and agri-food products, with discussions around net zero initiatives, sustainable agriculture, resilient agricultural systems, and food security.
CAHRC trying to identify labour shortages in the ag sector
The survey deadline for the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council's (CAHRC) Labour Market Survey has been extended.
The goal of the survey is to identify labour shortage issues in the agriculture sector.
CAHRC’s Executive Director Jennifer Wright says the Canadian agriculture industry has been experiencing a growing labour shortage that is turning into a labour crisis.
Applications open for FCC's Sustainability Incentive Program
Farm Credit Canada’s Sustainability Incentive Program is once again open to applicants in partnership with the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and McCain Foods.
Through the program, eligible cattle producers and potato growers receive incentive payments through the CRSB certification initiative and the McCain Foods potato growers’ framework for increasing the adoption of sustainable practices in their operations.
Incentive payments are calculated on a portion of a customer’s lending through FCC.