For this forecast period, well, it's a bit of a mess. Overall, it looks like we could be stuck in a cool, wet pattern until the end of the month.
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Prairie forecast: Cool and unsettled weather across the Prairies
Editorial: Grain business consolidation and concentration
Press releases are often notable because of what they don’t say. Then again, sometimes they unintentionally speak volumes. For example, consider the official statements coming from the Glencore team related to their role in the continuing consolidation and concentration of the grain handling business in Canada. In 2012, when Glencore announced it was acquiring Viterra,
Push continues for rural connectivity
Labour, internet access among the challenges in rural communities discussed at Recognizing Rural Canada event in Ottawa
Glacier FarmMedia – The problem of rural connectivity had a moment in the spotlight in Ottawa last month. Politicians and business leaders highlighted the issue during the Recognizing Rural Communities discussion, led by former MP Candice Bergen. The event featured two panels. Bergen said federal politicians must better understand that Canada has a diversity of
Kleefeld couple named Manitoba’s Outstanding Young Farmers
Dairy, grain and forage farmers, Paige and Marcus Dueck, named Manitoba 2024 Outstanding Young Farmers
Marcus and Paige Dueck of Four Oak Farms near Kleefeld are Manitoba’s newest Outstanding Young Farmers. The eastern Manitoba couple was named the 2024 recipients of the award in March. “It is a great honour. You get into a spot in life where you just focus on what you want to do and what’s coming
France revamps pesticide reduction plan in wake of farmer unrest
Paris | Reuters – France unveiled on Monday a revised plan to halve pesticide use in the European Union’s biggest agricultural producer, pledging to adopt an EU indicator and boost research into alternatives in a nod to grievances voiced in farmer protests this year. Why it’s important Environmental regulation was one of the main factors
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
Reports raise alarm over Bunge-Viterra merger
Competition Bureau, ag economists warn of significantly reduced competition, more costs to farmers
Glacier FarmMedia – Bunge and Viterra said in late April that they still expect to proceed with their proposed merger, even after a Competition Bureau review identified major concerns about reduced competition. A report from three University of Saskatchewan agricultural economists, prepared on behalf of four Saskatchewan and Alberta farm groups, reached the same conclusion. It was released April 29. The Agricultural Producers of Saskatchewan was among those groups. “We are particularly concerned
Mud slick sparks lawsuit against Manitoba dairy
MPI suing eastern Manitoba farm following motorcycle crash
Keystone Agricultural Producers says it’s closely following a lawsuit filed against a Steinbach-area dairy farm. The lawsuit centres around a local highway mudslick believed to have caused a deadly motorcycle accident in 2022. The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, which filed the suit, says it was left behind by the farmer or farm staff. MPI has
Industry wary of federal immigration plan
Temporary workers should not be confused with international students: farm group
The 2024 federal budget’s promise to reduce “temporary immigration” could reduce the number of temporary foreign workers available to Canadian agriculture and ag businesses. The document states the government “will reduce the share of temporary residents in Canada to five per cent of the total population over the next three years,” which it estimates will result in approximately 600,000 fewer
Snow and rain fall across the Prairies
Topsoil should have sufficient moisture for planting in next few weeks says analyst
Farmers took to social media to post pictures of snow and rain as the effects of a Colorado low splashed across the Prairies.
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