APAS report shows food prices are not driven by the price at the farm gate
The Agricultural Producers of Saskatchewan have released their final report on Farmers and Food Prices.
President Ian Boxall said they wanted the report to clear the air, as some people thought the increase in food prices was related to the increase in commodity prices.
APAS worked with Kevin Grier Market Analysis and Consulting to determine the farmer’s share of the retail price of eight products flour, bread, canola oil, margarine, lentils, beer, retail beef, and retail pork.
Senator concerns continue to grow around Liberal actions with Bill C-234
Bill C-234 is headed back to the House of Commons
The original bill to remove the carbon tax on natural gas and propane used for on-farm use for grain drying, irrigation, heating, and cooling livestock barns and greenhouses was amended yesterday in the Senate.
The Senate voted 40-39 to pass the amendment put forward by Quebec Senator Pierre Dalphond to remove barns and greenhouses from the legislation.
Conservative Senator David Wells introduced the Bill in the Senate and says this is a gutting amendment that now really damages the bill.
Bill C-234 amended in the Senate
It looks as though Bill C-234 has taken another hit in the Senate.
Bill C-234 called for the removal of the carbon tax on natural gas and propane used for on farm use for grain drying, irrigation, heating, and cooling livestock barns and greenhouses.
Tuesday afternoon the Senate voted 40 to 39 in favor of Quebec Senator Pierre Dalphond's amendment to remove barns from the legislation.
The amended bill now goes back to the House of Commons.
The Bill was introduced in the Senate by Conservative Senator David Wells.
It's Canola Week!
Canola Week is an annual conference that brings together canola growers, researchers, agronomists, and more as it provides an update on the state of the canola industry in Canada, the latest research, agronomic issues, and cutting-edge innovation.
Canola Council of Canada President and CEO Chris Davison during his opening remarks on Tuesday talked about the importance of moving research into products and know ledge that will move the industry forward.
Farm Credit Canada doubles Drive Away Hunger donations
Farm Credit Canada's Drive Away Hunger Campaign is attracting some high-profile support as part of their $1 million match program.
Arlene Dickinson, the CEO of Venture Communications, well known for her role on the Dragon's Den has joined the campaign to fight food insecurity in Canada.
Dickinson’s venture capital fund, District Ventures Capital, recently donated over $52,000 in food to Second Harvest Canada - a national food rescue organization.
That donation is now being matched by FCC’s $1 million match program in recognition of Drive Away Hunger’s 20th year.
Manitoba Beef Producers says reducing the ACL forage lease rates is a really important step by the new government
The Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) are pleased with the province's decision to reduce the temporary rent reduction by 55 per cent for Agricultural Crown land (ACL) forage leases.
Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn says reducing the fees makes the leases more affordable and will provide producers with over $2 million in support.
MBP General Manager Carson Callum says the previous government made some commitments for rent reduction and some other changes that are supposed to be implemented by January 1.
MacAulay names Executive Director for Canada's Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office
Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay has named Diedrah Kelly as Executive Director of Canada's new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) in the Philippines.
Kelly has 20 years of international experience with Global Affairs Canada, served as Canada's Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and was also Consul General of Canada in Mumbai, India.
The Philippines office represents a $31.8 million investment from the Government of Canada and will support the trade pillar of Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy.
Grade School shares key information on grain grading with farmers
Farmers had a chance to learn more about how their grain is graded last week.
SaskWheat, SaskBarley, SaskCanola, and SaskFlax hosted the event in Swift Current and Indian Head.
Officials from the Canadian Grain Commission were on hand to guide producers through the grading process talking about some of the degrading factors in wheat, canola, flax, and barley.
Sask Wheat Director Rob Stone took part in the event.
He says as farmers when you take grain to the elevator and get the grade sometimes you question how they came to that decision.
Prairie cattle marketing highlights
The weekly cattle marketing report for the prairies shows feeder steer and heifer prices were mixed last week.
In Manitoba, feeder steer prices were mainly up over last week with prices ranging from $258.50 per cwt for the 901+, up to $417.14 per cwt for the 401 to 500 pound weights.
The biggest increase for the week was the 501 to 600 pound weight category which was up $14.50 per cwt for an average price of $355.36 per cwt.
Feeder heifer prices ranged from $336.39 per cwt for the 401-500 pound category to a low of $224.50 per cwt for the 901plus weights.
Irrigation makes Saskatchewan Grow
Irrigators from around the province and in Saskatoon this week for their Annual Conference.
This year's theme focuses on Saskatchewan Irrigation and Sustainable Food Security - Bringing Together Producers, Consumers, and Industry.
The event features several break-out sessions, and an irrigator speaker panel talking about the lessons they've learned along the way.
There's also a value-added specialty production panel talking about developing in Saskatchewan, and the keynote speaker for this year is the President and CEO of AGT Foods Murad Al-Katib.