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Pea protein plant from Louis Dreyfus breaks ground in Yorkton, Sask.
News & Opinion
Louis Dreyfus breaks ground on pea protein facility
International company to expand commodity production at its Yorkton location
Federated Co-op cardlocks “fully operational” company says
A "cybersecurity incident" led to the shutdown of some cardlocks and affected inventories at some grocery stores
Federated Co-op says it's opening more cardlocks every day after a "cybersecurity incident" late last week, the company said on social media yesterday evening.
More greenhouse space coming for Assiniboine College
Western Manitoba college to receive $2 million for facility expansion
Assiniboine College's latest ag expansion announcement will see greenhouse facilities grow on the Brandon campus.
Carbon tax rebate available to farms with employees
The Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses was announced in this year’s federal budget, and while details are still scant, it will return a portion of the price on pollution through a refundable tax credit.
United Farmers of Alberta buys stake in Canterra Seeds
United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) announced today it had purchased nearly 1.3 million shares in Winnipeg-based Canterra Seeds.
Colorado reports human case of bird flu
Dairy farm worker had mild symptoms and recovered after antiviral treatment
Public health officials in Colorado on Wednesday announced an adult man had tested positive for avian flu after reporting mild symptoms, including conjunctivitis, or pink eye.
TV-star vet gets national honour
Dr. Keri Hudson Reykdal was recognized by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association in June
Dr. Keri Hudson Reykdal was recognized by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association in June.
Equipment demos at Ag in Motion
Drones, landscrapers and rockpickers are growing entries on the schedule
Equipment demonstrations, including drones, are among the most anticipated aspects of the Ag in Motion farm show.
Manitoba crops see excess moisture, cooler temperatures
Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 10
Fall rye stands are at the soft dough stage. Rapid advancement in winter cereal crop development continues and crop conditions are rated as good. Spring cereals continue to advance with earliest planted fields having moved into the flag leaf/head emergence stage. Soybean and dry bean crops are progressing at a slower pace given the cooler
Leon Manufacturing for sale
Yorkton manufacturer's assets for sale as part of receivership process
The company, along with Ram Industries Inc., was placed in receivership June 11 after numerous financial difficulties were reported and the company missed payments to BMO. It owes BMO more than $16.6 million.