Farmers enrolled in Ducks Unlimited's Marginal Areas Program may be eligible for additional financial incentives.
Ducks Unlimited and PepsiCo offer financial incentive
‘Solar storm’ knocks out GPS signals over weekend
Don't adjust your TV sets. That really was a GPS outage over the weekend as a 'solar storm' rolled through the atmosphere.
Grain Growers, Wheat Growers call for action to avoid rail strike
Industry concerned that disrupting grain flow will hit not only at farmers, but Canada’s trade reputation
Farm groups sounded the alarm after workers at both of Canada’s major railways voted to strike. “A rail strike now is the last thing we need. We’re at a critical point in the seeding season, and any delay in shipping can directly affect our bottom line and cause substantial economic losses across the agricultural sector,”
Organic sector tables petition in Parliament
Groups call for recognition, incentives; supportive policy and programming
A petition calling for greater federal support of the organic sector was presented in Parliament this Tuesday. “The petitioners are calling upon the Government of Canada to give Canadians better and more affordable access to the foods they want by establishing bold policies and programs that would encourage growth in the domestic supply of organic,” said B.C. MP Alistair MacGregor, who tabled the petition.
Steady as she goes on wheat seeding rates
A recent Saskatchewan study suggests it might pay to lower seeding rates for low moisture, but that might not transfer to Manitoba conditions
Recent research from Saskatchewan suggests farmers might want to hold back on their wheat seeding rate if they’re expecting a dry year, but it’s not clear how well the insight translates to Manitoba. The Western Applied Research Corporation study found that with a dry season on the horizon, a mid-to-low wheat seeding rate achieved the
Ag lending in crossfire of Bill S-243: industry
Banking sector says act would kneecap current climate efforts, add to crowded reporting environment
A coalition of 17 major farm groups is opposing a bill that would tie the decisions of lending institutions to Canada’s climate goals. The Agriculture Carbon Alliance, which pushes for recognition of farm sustainability, argues that Bill S-243 could lead to higher borrowing costs and more red tape for farmers. Why it matters: The push for farm sustainability, and the red tape needed to prove
Olymel to close Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu poultry, pork plant
Meat packer announced improving financial outlook this year after losses, consolidation
Olymel's poultry and pork processing facility at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, will be shuttered this summer, the company announced earlier this month.
Dairy cows entering Canada to be tested for bird flu
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says its American counterpart has agreed to test lactating cows for the bird flu virus before they cross into Canada.
Prairie groups raise concerns about proposed Bunge-Viterra merger
Concentration of services at the Port of Vancouver, consolidation of crush capacity could cost producers billions, report says
A group of Prairie producer groups say the proposed merger between Bunge and Viterra is likely to cause substantial economic harm to farmers.
Spring storm sprinkles moisture across thirsty Prairies
Topsoil moisture adequate for seeding but rain needed to sustain annual crops
Rain and snow this spring left topsoil moisture in good condition for seeding in much of the Prairies, but hasn’t added to deeper moisture in many regions. A burst of spring precipitation came April 15-18, as the effects of a Colorado low brought sustained rain and snow to Manitoba. Brandon accumulated nearly 25 millimetres; Morden
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