Cutting the red tape on food trade in Lloydminster
Alberta, Saskatchewan and the CFIA are working to remove barriers to interprovincial food trade in Lloydminster.
Food trade issues have been a long-time concern for the border city.
A new 2-year pilot program operated by the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce will ease the challenges faced by food businesses in both provinces.
The goal is for safe food to move into and within the city as if there is no provincial border.
Ag Outlook: Brazil is looking at largest soybean crop ever
Global economics and the impact for agriculture were a key focus during the Annual Ag Outlook yesterday.
Brad Magnusson, CEO of Magnusson Consulting Group covered a lot of ground from oil and gas prices to the war in Ukraine, and more.
A key area of interest is the potential impact of an increase in U.S. acres.
He says the USDA is expecting to see an increase in soybeans, winter wheat and spring wheat, with corn acres jumping 1.9 million acres.
Regenerative agriculture event happening in the Southeast
If you are looking for an intro to regenerative farming or to ‘grow’ your knowledge in the practices, there is an event happening Thursday, that is just for you.
The Regen Ag Day event gives you the chance to talk with and learn from leaders ‘in the field’ who are experienced in regenerative farming.
Potato growers hold annual conference in Brandon
Manitoba Potato Production Days are celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year.
This week's event in Brandon includes sessions on regenerative agriculture, wildfires and soil health.
The event originally began as Horticultural Production Days in 1973 until some of the other fruit and vegetable growers split off on their own.
This year's Conference chair Dan Sawatzky says the potato industry in the province continues to grow.
CGC says monitoring grain storage is key
Farmers should be checking their stored grain on a regular basis.
It's key to avoiding problems with mold or insect issues which can impact future sales.
While most new bins have monitors and sensors to alert producers about what's going on in the bin, there are still a lot of older bins out there that may not have those sensors.
Brent Elliott an Entomologist with the Canadian Grain Commission says it's important to monitor grain storage on a regular basis.
Canada's Agriculture Minister wraps up trip to the UK and Germany
Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau emphasized Canada’s role as a reliable and diversified trading partner and discussed opportunities for enhanced cooperation in the agricultural sector.
Bibeau spoke at the International Grains Council - Grains Forum and reaffirmed Canada's support for Ukraine’s agricultural sector and the Black Sea Initiative while calling for further stability in the global grains value chain.
In Germany, Bibeau took part in the Berlin Agriculture Minister's Conference 2023 at the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture.
Tough testing process for foreign trained veterinarians
A key challenge for the livestock sector is the shortage of veterinarians ...especially large animal vets.
As with the medical profession, we see international vets immigrating to the country that are looking to practice in Canada.
In order to do so they must complete a Clinical Proficiency Examination at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.
Dean Dr. Gillian Muir says they are the only institution in Canada to offer the four-day exam which they host three or four times a year.
The On-Farm Climate Action Fund will begin taking applications next month for its second round of funding
The $200-million program is an initiative to help farmers tackle climate change.
The objective of the Fund is to support farmers in adopting beneficial management practices that store carbon and reduce greenhouse gases.
The program specifically focuses in on nitrogen management, cover cropping and rotational grazing practices.
The second round of funding applications for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund open on February 13th.
Genesis Fertilizer releases plans on a proposed farmer owned Urea Fertilizer Plant
Genesis Fertilizers Limited Partnership has selected Saskatchewan as the site for its proposed $1.7 billion Urea Fertilizer Plant.
Barrie Mann, vice president of investor relations, says they are looking at building a state-of-the-art 700,000 metric tonne urea facility.
Federal Agriculture Minister promoting Canadian agriculture abroad
Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau is in Germany taking part in the Berlin Agriculture Ministers' Conference.
The purpose of the trip is to advance international trade, engage and promote collaboration with global partners to support world food security.
Earlier this week, Bibeau met with her UK counterpart to discuss the Canada-UK trade relationship and talk about Canada's desire to be a trading partner of choice for the UK in agriculture.