Latest projections expect more production and average yields, but less harvested acres
Statistics Canada released model-based projections of production of various crops for each province on Wednesday morning. In Saskatchewan, they expect more canola, durum, lentils, oats, dry peas, and flaxseed to be produced, but less spring wheat, barley, and mustard seed.…
CGC revokes licences from Purely Canada Foods Corp
The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the grain dealer licence and primary elevator licences of Purely Canada Foods Corp. in Avonlea, Kindersley and Lajord. According to sources in the grain trade, Purely Canada has been struggling to pay its bills…
Slow Start to Manitoba Harvest: Crop Report
Harvest continues in winter cereals, spring cereals, and peas. A limited number of canola fields have been harvested, mostly in the Central and Eastern regions. Yield reports range from 40-110 bu/acre for fall rye and winter wheat, 25-90 bu/acre in…
UPDATE: Arson suspect in Unity/Macklin bale fires was a member of fire department
MACKLIN — The Macklin Fire Department says Logan Sieben, 25, arrested and charged by Unity RCMP in connection to recent hay bale fires in Unity/Macklin, was a member of the department. “After weeks of working hand in hand with the RCMP,…
Bourgault Tillage Tools Purchases Herschel Parts
Herschel Parts will continue their 137-year legacy of manufacturing and distribution of high-quality agricultural products. Bourgault Tillage Tools, a privately owned Canadian parts manufacturer, has become the new owner of Herschel Parts. Bourgault Tillage Tools has designed and manufactured high…