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To defer income under LTD, the breeding herd must have been reduced by at least 15 per cent. Photo: Canada Beef

Feds announce early livestock tax deferral

By Alexis Kienlen June 14, 2024

Livestock producers in drought-affected areas are getting and early livestock tax deferral (LTD) for the 2024 season. The federal government said the situation has become more challenging for producers due to climate change, when announcing a list of regions eligible for the deferral on June 14. The LTD allows producers in designated areas, who were

A drone takes to the skies at the Prairie Fruit Growers Association annual farm tour June 5 at Futura Farms in St. Andrews Manitoba.

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Agriculture eager, but regulations lag on drone spraying

Ag industry losing patience with the lack of regulatory movement on spray drones

By Miranda Leybourne June 13, 2024

Farmers and agribusiness want to take advantage of drone spraying technology. Too bad it’s illegal in Canada. Industry is frustrated with rules it says aren’t keeping up with technological advance, and are leaving farmers at a competitive disadvantage globally.

Critics of the new grocery code argue that details still need to be ironed out, and that many questions still need to be answered.

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Producer reaction mixed on grocery code

Critics say voluntary code may be toothless

By Janelle Rudolph June 13, 2024

Voluntary code toothless, critics of final Canada Grocery Code argue.

Though the spread of avian influenza in dairy farms is increasing, the Centers for Disease Control in the U.S. said the risk to humans remains low. Photo: File

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Bird flu continues to spread in U.S. dairy farms

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm June 13, 2024

The number of dairy farms in the United States that have reported bird flu among their livestock increased to 94 in a dozen states, according to reports. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control said the risk to humans remains low. The CDC noted it’s monitoring more than 500 people with 45 tested for bird flu.

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Saskatchewan spring planting virtually complete

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm June 13, 2024

At 98 per cent complete, spring planting in Saskatchewan has essentially wrapped up for 2024, although for rain has delayed farmers’ last rounds in the northeast and east-central regions of the province. For the week ended June 10, it was the northeast that received the most precipitation in Saskatchewan. The province’s latest crop report noted

The federal government has invested over $5 million to spur growth and resilience in the barley sector. Photo: InnaTarasenko/iStock/Getty Images Plus

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Funding boost announced for barley research in Western Canada

By Miranda Leybourne June 13, 2024

The federal government has invested over $5 million into the barley sector, aimed at creating more resilient varieties that can handle climate change. Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay on June 12 announced $5,257,073 earmarked for the Canadian Barley Research Coalition. The funding echoes similar announcements for research clusters dedicated to commodities like canola

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VIDEO: Tornados, hail touch down in Manitoba

The afternoon June 12 saw wild weather in western and central Manitoba

By Alexis Stockford June 13, 2024

Damaging hail fell over patches of western and central Manitoba June 12 in a series of storms that also spawned several tornadoes.

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Leon’s Manufacturing in receivership

Saskatchewan equipment manufacturer had been plagued by complaints over delivery delays

By Alexis Stockford June 12, 2024

Leon's Manufacturing has been placed in receivership, leaving outstanding customers in limbo.

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Nutrien moves on from Louisiana ammonia project amid cost cuts

By Seher Dareen, Sourasis Bose June 12, 2024

Reuters – Nutrien NTR.TO on Wednesday said it was no longer pursuing its clean ammonia project in Louisiana and would also be reviewing strategic options for its stake in an Argentinian fertilizer company as it looks to rein in expenses. The top potash producer had halted work indefinitely on its clean ammonia project at Geismar,

The prevalence of temporary foreign workers has grown since the program was launched in the 1970s, with an estimated three in 10 agricultural businesses hiring foreign workers in 2023. Photo: gomezdavid/iStock/Getty Images

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Improvements to temporary foreign worker program recommended: CFIB

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 12, 2024

Temporary foreign workers (TFWs) may help alleviate persistent labour shortages in Canada’s agricultural sector, but adjustments to the system would increase efficiencies and create better alignment with the practical needs of agri-businesses, according to new research from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) that includes several recommendations for policy makers. “While government is reviewing

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Feds announce early livestock tax deferral

Agriculture eager, but regulations lag on drone spraying

Producer reaction mixed on grocery code

Bird flu continues to spread in U.S. dairy farms

Saskatchewan spring planting virtually complete

Funding boost announced for barley research in Western Canada

VIDEO: Tornados, hail touch down in Manitoba

Leon’s Manufacturing in receivership

Nutrien moves on from Louisiana ammonia project amid cost cuts

Improvements to temporary foreign worker program recommended: CFIB

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