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Governments of Canada and Manitoba Invest Over $1.5 Million for FarmSafe Manitoba Project

Governments of Canada and Manitoba Invest Over $1.5 Million for FarmSafe Manitoba Project

The Canada and Manitoba governments through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) are investing over $1.
Some specialty crops may be seeded less this spring compared to others: Ag Canada Outlook

Some specialty crops may be seeded less this spring compared to others: Ag Canada Outlook

The seeded acreages for flax and mustard are expected to drop dramatically this spring while large acreage increases are expected for oats, chickpeas and lentils.
Saskatchewan Crown Land Grazing Rates Frozen for 2024

Saskatchewan Crown Land Grazing Rates Frozen for 2024

The Government of Saskatchewan is freezing the 2024 Crown land grazing rate at 2022 levels, as the industry continues to deal with the effects of several years of dry conditions.
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest Over $6 Million in Livestock and Forage Research

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest Over $6 Million in Livestock and Forage Research

A total of $6.8 million in funding was announced today by Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit for livestock and forage research activities.
Major Canadian Railways See Drop in Grain Service During Crop Week 24

Major Canadian Railways See Drop in Grain Service During Crop Week 24

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 88% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 24, a decline from the 93% order fulfillment performance seen in week 23. The decline in performance reflects a decline in performance for each of CN and CPKC.
Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 17

Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 17

Union representing Viterra workers vote in favour of company offer, avoiding job action

Union representing Viterra workers vote in favour of company offer, avoiding job action

There will be no strike at Viterra, as employees voted in favour of the offer presented to them.
USDA Report says American farmers are growing more pulse crops

USDA Report says American farmers are growing more pulse crops

US farmers are growing more lentils, pea, and chickpeas. The final 2023 production estimates were released by the US Department of Agriculture last Friday. Improved yields more than offset a decline in lentil area south of the border.
Loblaws decision to discontinue 50 percent discount of near-expiring food not well received

Loblaws decision to discontinue 50 percent discount of near-expiring food not well received

A decision by Canada's largest grocer isn't sitting well with a federal New Democrat MP. Alistair MacGregor, who sits on the commons ag committee is demanding the competition bureau get involved in the decision by Loblaw.
To strike or not to strike: Union counting votes on Viterra's latest offer

To strike or not to strike: Union counting votes on Viterra's latest offer

The union which represents about 436 Viterra employees is counting members votes Friday on accepting or rejecting the company's latest offer.