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Another strike looms at grain terminals in Metro Vancouver

Another strike looms at grain terminals in Metro Vancouver

The union representing workers at terminals in Metro Vancouver issued 72-hour strike notice on Saturday and will be in a position to strike at 7 a.m. local time Tuesday.
As some farmers wrap up harvest, others will be delayed due to recent rainfall

As some farmers wrap up harvest, others will be delayed due to recent rainfall

This year's harvest is nearly three-quarters of the way through, but rain is going to slow things down. The provincial crop report says 74 per cent of harvest is done, up from 61 per cent last week.
Farming for health back in the field

Farming for health back in the field

YORKTON – Farmers and implement dealers gathered north of the city the morning of Sept. 17 to take part in the Health Foundation's Farming for Health harvest.
Traiff-free market access extended for Canadian Yellow Pea Exports to India

Traiff-free market access extended for Canadian Yellow Pea Exports to India

India is continuing to allow Canadian yellow peas to come into the country restriction-free from October 31st to December 31st this year. India's Directorate of Foreign Trade published the order on Friday.
Livestock producers told not to travel to U.S. due to risk of HPAI: CFIA

Livestock producers told not to travel to U.S. due to risk of HPAI: CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is advising cattle producers to not travel to the United States for upcoming agricultural shows, or participate in them, due to the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) south of the border.
Improving drainage the goal of newly formed SK DEN

Improving drainage the goal of newly formed SK DEN

A few agriculture groups have come together to create an organization dedicated to improving drainage in Saskatchewan.
2024 an active year for tornadoes, smoke in Saskatchewan

2024 an active year for tornadoes, smoke in Saskatchewan

This year saw more tornado activity compared to the yearly average for Saskatchewan. Environment Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang says there were 17 tornadoes recorded compared to one in 2023, above the yearly average of 14.
Stats Canada report has stocks of most crops down year-over-year

Stats Canada report has stocks of most crops down year-over-year

Statistics Canada released its report on stocks of major crops as of July 31st, 2024.
Amount Purely Canada owes producers after having licenses revoked is "significant": CGC

Amount Purely Canada owes producers after having licenses revoked is "significant": CGC

The Canadian Grain Commission revoked the licences of Purely Canada Foods on August 27 and has since received claims from unpaid producers against the company.
CGC Commissioner Lonny McKague updates Purely Canada license situation

CGC Commissioner Lonny McKague updates Purely Canada license situation

The Canadian Grain Commission revoked the licences of Purely Canada Foods on August 27 and has since received claims from unpaid producers against the company. Kevin Hursh, Chief Agricultural Editor of SaskAgToday.