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Viterra "surprised" by GSU claims that employees were not paid full retroactive wage increase

Viterra "surprised" by GSU claims that employees were not paid full retroactive wage increase

Viterra responded to claims made by the Grain Services Union, which represents 436 of its employees, that the company did not fully pay a 4.5 percent wage increase, retroactive to January 1st, 2023, as part of a deal ratified by union members.
Ottawa Announces Support for Dairy, Poultry and Egg Processors Across Canada

Ottawa Announces Support for Dairy, Poultry and Egg Processors Across Canada

Canada's supply management system is the backbone of rural communities across the country and supports countless Canadian family farms.
Do More Ag accepting applications for its 5th annual Community Fund

Do More Ag accepting applications for its 5th annual Community Fund

The application window is wide open for the 5th annual Community Fund, put on by the Do More Agriculture Foundation and Farm Credit Canada. Do More Ag has been accepting applications since January 18 and the deadline is February 15.
GSU claims Viterra hasn't "honoured their word" on providing salary increase as per ratified agreement

GSU claims Viterra hasn't "honoured their word" on providing salary increase as per ratified agreement

The General and Grain Services Union, which represents 436 Viterra workers between Locals 1 & 2, appear to have a new bone to pick with the company.
Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 19

Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 19

2023 Pea Leaf Weevil Survey Map Now Available

2023 Pea Leaf Weevil Survey Map Now Available

The pea leaf weevil (PLW) is a common pest of field peas and faba beans in its native Europe and represents a potential major threat to these crops in Saskatchewan.
Weather forecaster predicts drier spring for some parts of Western Canada, wetter spring for others

Weather forecaster predicts drier spring for some parts of Western Canada, wetter spring for others

Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. was the closing speaker at the Crossroads Crop Conference Wednesday in Calgary. Lerner provided some hope that 2024 will not be a serious drought year.
SARM Applauds Addition of R.M.s to Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program

SARM Applauds Addition of R.M.s to Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) commends the federal and provincial governments for including 10 more R.M.s into the Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program. Both governments announced yesterday (Tues) the R.M.
Cold weather limited information for Cattle Market Update

Cold weather limited information for Cattle Market Update

Not a whole lot of information to chew on when it comes to the Cattle Market Update, issued by Canfax.
The landscape of farm financing is changing

The landscape of farm financing is changing

Changes are occurring in farm financing. At the Crossroads Crop Conference underway in Calgary, a lender highlighted some of the financing trends.