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New Seed Drill unveiled by Morris Equipment, Bourgault hosting seeding demonstrations

New Seed Drill unveiled by Morris Equipment, Bourgault hosting seeding demonstrations

A product launch and demonstrations highlighted day 2 at Ag-in-Motion. Colin Rush, the North American Sales Leader with Bourgault Industries, says they're hosting seeding demonstrations at their booth, located at lot number 501.
More exhibitors at Ag-in-Motion

More exhibitors at Ag-in-Motion

Ag-in-Motion is underway and it already set a new record for exhibitors at the annual show. Show Director Rob O'Connor said 580 exhibitors are at this year's event, surpassing the previous record of 562 from 2018.
Beef and Pork Producers Opposed to UK Accession to CPTPP

Beef and Pork Producers Opposed to UK Accession to CPTPP

Canadian beef and pork farmers are calling on members of Parliament to vote against the U.K.'s membership in a major Asia-Pacific trade group. The farmers, as well as Canadian meat processors, are angry about Saturday's announcement that the U.K.
Russia Ends Black Sea Grain Agreement

Russia Ends Black Sea Grain Agreement

Russia has halted a breakthrough wartime deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed more people into poverty.
Pulse Canada, SARM glad B.C. port strike is over

Pulse Canada, SARM glad B.C. port strike is over

After 13 days, the B.C. port strike has come to an end. The B.C. Maritimes Association said in a statement they've agreed to a 4-year tentative deal with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada, which represents 74-hundred workers.
Despite dry conditions and little rain, crops at or ahead of development

Despite dry conditions and little rain, crops at or ahead of development

Crops continue to develop, despite the dry conditions and little rain. Crops Extension Specialist MacKenzie Hladun says rainfall totals were very low, as the Dinsmore area got the most at just 14mm.
Multiple Rural Municipalities declaring agricultural disasters as drought conditions persist

Multiple Rural Municipalities declaring agricultural disasters as drought conditions persist

The Rural Municipality of Dundurn has declared an agricultural disaster, as a result of ongoing drought conditions. On its website, the R.M. is also calling on various levels of government to provide disaster relief to farmers and ranchers. The R.M.
Esterhazy farmer says rain has been hit-and-miss

Esterhazy farmer says rain has been hit-and-miss

An Esterhazy area farmer says when you plant 52-thousand acres, you have a lot riding on your crops. Hrushka Farms near Esterhazy is certainly one of the largest grain farms in Saskatchewan.
Pressure to settle B.C. port strike mounting

Pressure to settle B.C. port strike mounting

After almost two weeks since it began, there may finally be some movement in the west coast port strike.
Manitoba leading the Prairie provinces in hail insurance claims: Ag Direct Hail Insurance

Manitoba leading the Prairie provinces in hail insurance claims: Ag Direct Hail Insurance

Hail insurance claims are pouring in across the Prairie provinces.