Dion McGrath named Executive Director of APAS
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is set to officially welcome their new Executive Director on Monday, September 19th.
Dion McGrath moves into the role as General Manager Duane Haave retired in late August.
President Ian Boxall says Dion's wealth of experience will make him a great fit for the organization.
McGrath has worked in various executive roles in the public sector, to previously serving as the CEO of Southeast College in Weyburn and working with his partner to create a
digital marketing company called Above the Fold.
AGT Foods partners in new higher protein yellow pea variety for 2023 production
AGT Foods and Ingredients announcing a key partnership this week with Equinom, an Israeli based company that is very strong in breeding and genetics.
AGT President and CEO Murad Al-Katib says to meet the growing global demand for better plant-based foods, we need more innovative, sustainably-produced ingredients that deliver on food functionality and fulfill the demand from both
consumers and food companies for high-quality, plant-based protein products that are good for the environment.
StatCan canola estimate falls to 19.1 million tonnes
Statistics Canada released its August crop production estimate on Wednesday.
In 2022, Canadian farmers are projected to produce more wheat, canola, barley, oats, soybeans and corn for grain than they did in 2021, according to the most recent yield model estimates using satellite imagery and agroclimatic data.
Neil Townsend is chief market analyst with FarmLink Marketing Solutions.
SSGA looking at the next steps in developing a packing plant
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association says it will begin laying the groundwork to attract investors in a provincial beef packing plant.
This following the release of a recent study commissioned by the SSGA and the Ministry of Agriculture focusing on the "Opportunities and Challenges for Growing Saskatchewan's Beef Processing Sector".
SSGA President Garner Deobald says COVID showed us where the present value chain is weak.
Hometown Harvest takes us to the Wiens' farm in Herschel!
Hometown Harvest was a true celebration of the season at the home of Devin & Jimmee Wiens 3 miles southeast of Herschel. Announcers Cooper Douglas and Devin Brown took out Panago Pizza, chicken wings, bread sticks and the full meal deal to the Wiens boys who were ready for the party.
Feeling a sense of urgency to get crops off the fields
As farmers rush to get their crops off the field before the cold weather sets in, there is optimism that this will be a good year for producers.
Louis Courcelles with Dale Air Services near Morris says overall, everything looks favourable for farmers.
"The prices are good, the crop is good, but the inputs have never been higher,” he notes.
With a greater risk, Courcelles is hoping this will translate into a greater reward for farmers.
Courcelles reflects on the hot, dry conditions last year, and then a lot of rain this year.
Ag Critic Barlow happy with Conservative leadership result
Foothills MP John Barlow delivered lots of support to Pierre Poilievre, literally and figuratively (photo: John Barlow facebook)
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Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Security John Barlow backed Pierre Poilievre for the leadership of the federal Conservatives from the start.
So, as you'd expect, he was pleased with the results of Saturday's vote.
The Alberta MP doesn't believe Poilievre's win will lead to a split in the party.
New report shows Canada can reduce GHG emissions from fertilizer use without jeopardizing food security
A new report released from Fertilizer Canada and the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) shows Canada can continue to increase crop yields while significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fertilizer application using available tools and technology.
Farmers feel sense of urgency to get crops off the fields
As farmers rush to get their crops off the field before the cold weather sets in, there is optimism that this will be a good year for producers.
Louis Courcelles with Dale Air Services near Morris says overall, everything looks favourable for farmers.
"The prices are good, the crop is good, but the inputs have never been higher,” he notes.
With a greater risk, Courcelles is hoping this will translate into a greater reward for farmers.
Courcelles reflects on the hot, dry conditions last year, and then a lot of rain this year.
Ag Critic Barlow happy with Conservative leadership result
Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Security John Barlow backed Pierre Poilievre for the leadership of the federal Conservatives from the start.
So, as you'd expect, he was pleased with the results of Saturday's vote.
The Alberta MP doesn't believe Poilievre's win will lead to a split in the party.