Agriculture Ministers in Mexico for 31st Annual Tri-National Agricultural Accord
The 31st Annual Tri-National Agricultural Accord is being held in Saltillo, Coahuila.
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit is leading the Canadian trade and investment mission to Mexico this week.
He's joined by other provincial agriculture leaders and senior officials from Canada.
The group will meet with their counterparts from the U.S. and Mexican states October 18th and 19th to discuss agricultural trade and development issues and expansion.
Next year's event will take place in Saskatchewan.
Olds College expands Smart Farm research into Saskatchewan
Olds College of Agriculture and Technology is expanding its Smart Farm research into Saskatchewan.
Todd Ormann, Associate Vice President of Strategic Partnerships says the expansion into Saskatchewan was made possible with the donation of 800 acres of land west of Craik by Margery and her late husband George Steckler.
Simpson Seeds Swift Current location sold to Monette Farms
A major player in the seed cleaning, marketing, and pulse processing sector is making some changes.
Simpson Seeds has sold its pulse facility in Swift Current.
The site processes red and green lentils, green and yellow peas, and canary seed.
Simpson Seeds operated the Swift Current location for the last 15 years, but announced the sale to Monette Farms last week on twitter.
The company saying they decided to sell the location and focus on growing the Moose Jaw facility.
Canada plays key role in feeding the world
Sunday, October 16 marked World Food Day.
When it comes to the global food crisis an estimated 345 million people live with food insecurity.
The Canadian Foodgrains bank is a Christian Response to hunger.
Through the foodbank, farmers take part in local growing projects with proceeds being donated to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank to help feed the worlds hungry.
Nutrien working on increasing potash production
Nutrien is expanding production in Saskatchewan.
President and CEO Ken Seitz says they are planning to increase the province's annual potash production from 15 million tonnes to 18 million by 2025.
The increased production is expected to come from the Lanigan, Allan and Vanscoy mines.
Nutrien operates six mines in the province.
Timing of the expansion is key with Russia's war in Ukraine there's been a growing concern over fertilizer production.
Implementation of the "4R Nutrient Stewardship Program" remains a priority
The Manitoba government, Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP), and Fertilizer Canada have officially signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) focusing on 4R Nutrient Stewardship
The 4R Nutrient Stewardship was developed by Fertilizer Canada and focuses on applying the "Right Source at the Right Rate, at the Right Time, and in the Right Place.
Barlow reappointed as Conservative Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Security
Conservative Leader Pierre Pollieve announcing his shadow cabinet this week.
Pollieve tapping Alberta MP John Barlow as the Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Security.
Barlow saying he's pleased to be back in the role.
"I think it is an affirmation from the new leader recognizing the work that we have done in the agriculture file over the last couple of years. Certainly, my team and I, we're very passionate about the industry. Not only agriculture, but agri food, processing, the value chain and supply chain issues."
Harvest is winding down in the western prairies
Farmers across the prairies continue to make good progress with the harvest.
In Alberta, 96 per cent of all crops have been harvested, which is on par with last year, and 26 per cent ahead of the 5-year average (2017-2021).
The latest crop report shows harvest is most advanced in the South and North East Regions, where more than 97 per cent of crops are now in the bin.
About 96 per cent of crops are done in the Central Region and 95 per cent in the Peace Region have been combined.
Harvest in the North West Region is 90 per cent complete.
Early samples show an exceptional quality crop on the Prairies
The Canadian Grain Commission is busy assessing crops as part of the Harvest Sample Program.
Under the program, farmers that submit samples receive an unofficial grade and quality results.
The CGC's Chief Grain Inspector Derek Bunkowsky says so far they've seen a good response with about five to six thousand
samples coming in, which is about half of what they are expecting to see.
He says so far based on the results we're seeing an exceptional quality crop, with very good quality across all grains.
AEM release's September sales numbers
The September 2022 report from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers shows an increase in combine sales in Canada and the U.S.
The report which came out on Tuesdays shows growth in the majority of segments in Canada led to the first 2-month growth streak of the year.
Overall, tractor sales were down 0.9 per cent, with 4WD units leading sales up 64.3 percent year-on-year.
2WD unit sales fell 1.6 percent, due to a 13.1 percent decline in the sub-40hp segment.