Soybeans changing rapidly: Bean Report
Crops are taking advantage of the recent heat and moisture.
Jennifer McCombe-Theroux is a production specialist with Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers.
Early season struggles didn't impact hemp crop
Like many other crops this year, there's optimism surrounding Manitoba's hemp crop.
Clarence Shwaluk is the Director of Farm Operations for Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods.
"Despite the variable weather that we had earlier in the springtime, crops are actually looking quite good. There's some plots that we manage on our pedigreed side that are looking awesome. There is some variability. Early in the spring we did see some challenges in getting the crop in the ground."
It's the start of a new era in pulse crop development
A new pulse breeding agreement has been reached between the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) and Limagrain Field Seeds.
SPG's Executive Director is Carl Potts says it's the start of a new era and a new model in pulse crop development.
"For many years, we have been supporting pulse Breeding Research at the University of Saskatchewan, with one really large partner being the University. Now, we're moving to a new model where we expect to be having collaborations and making breeding investments with multiple partners and Limagrain is the first one in that new model."
Ag industry issues joint statement on the upcoming Next Policy Framework for agriculture
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture issued the following joint statement on Thursday, ahead of the FPT Agriculture Ministers meeting next week taking place in Saskatoon:
Federal/Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Agriculture Ministers will be meeting to make important decisions regarding the direction of the Next Policy Framework (NPF), the primary funding envelope for Canadian agricultural policies and programs for the next five years.
Beef producers feel the pressure, while packers and retailers report profits
The beef industry is looking forward to seeing the results of Alberta's Beef Competitiveness Study.
The study was initiated last year when the Alberta Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development approached Alberta Beef Producers, Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association, and the Canadian Cattle Association.
The focus of the study is to look at the apparent lack of packing capacity to build resiliency through the beef supply chain.
Since COVID 19 and the challenges in the supply chain a number of key risk factors have been brought to the forefront.
Ag industry issues joint statement on the upcoming Next Policy Framework for agriculture
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture issued the following joint statement on Thursday, ahead of the FPT Agriculture Ministers meeting next week taking place in Saskatoon:
Federal/Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Agriculture Ministers will be meeting to make important decisions regarding the direction of the Next Policy Framework (NPF), the primary funding envelope for Canadian agricultural policies and programs for the next five years.
Peak of the Market contributes $100,000 toward University of Manitoba Research Chair in Potato Sustainability
Peak of the Market Ltd. has announced a $100,000 contribution towards creating a Research Chair in Potato Sustainability at the University of Manitoba.
The goal is for industry and the university to work to make Manitoba a world leader in cutting-edge potato research and education to support the province’s fourth most valuable crop.
Western Canadian Wheat Growers urge Ag Ministers to focus on reality heading into FPT meetings
With the Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Agriculture Minister’s set to meet Wednesday in Saskatoon, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers (WCWG) are urging the discussion to focus on the reality facing Canadian grain farmers.
In a news release, the organization says that over the past several years, the federal government has introduced policies that only harm Canadians’ food security.
Federal government invests additional $8.7 million under Agricultural Clean Technology Program
On Monday, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau was in Winnipeg to announce 28 additional projects under the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program.
This investment of more than $8.7 million will support the adoption of clean technologies across Canada.
Ag in Motion introduces new entry process to reduce traffic congestion and speed up entry to the show
Ag in Motion is back with an in-person event for 2022.
Exhibitors are on site preparing for opening day on Tuesday.
Show Manager Rob O'Conner says staff and exhibiters are ready to welcome everyone back and show them the latest in agriculture technology.
He says the show features not only the trade show component with all the large equipment and shortline manufacturers on site, but because it's an outdoor show they can also offer crop plot tours, equipment demonstrations, livestock demonstrations, and the ride and drive feature.