Soy Canada will receive just over $350,000 in federal funding to allow the organiztion to capitalize on "new and emerging international markets and demand for Canadian soybean products." Canada is currently the world’s 5th largest exporter of soybeans, exporting to over 55 countries in 2014. Canadian soybean production has increased nearly 125% in the last... Read More
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Plans to build a pasta processing plant in Regina are still alive, according to the head of Saskatchewan-based AGT Food and Ingredients (formerly Alliance Grain Traders.) The company’s purchase of West Central Road & Rail for $22 million this spring moves AGT closer to building the facility first announced back in 2011, said Murad Al-Katib... Read More
Crosby Devitt will join the Canadian Seed Trade Association as its new executive director, effective July 27, 2015. Devitt is currently vice president, strategic development for the Grain Farmers of Ontario, where he leads and manages the communications, research and market development departments of the organization. The CSTA says that Devitt was also instrumental in... Read More
Jeff and Ebony Prosko of Rose Valley were named Saskatchewan’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2015 during the OYF luncheon at Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina on Friday. They operate a 4,500 acre grain and oilseed farm — part of a larger 15,000 acre family operation in northeast Saskatchewan. The Proskos also opened an ag... Read More
McDonald's Corporation is offering up to $20,000 in funding for organizations and members of the Canadian beef community for projects that help prepare ranches and feedlots to successfully participate in the McDonald’s Verified Sustainable Beef Pilot Project (VSB Pilot). Qualifying applicants may be veterinarians, genetics providers, feed companies, associations and more. The funding, up to... Read More
The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer has moved to categorize 2,4-D as a "possible" carcinogen, while simultaneously stating clearly it doesn't have sufficient evidence to say the commonly used herbicide causes cancer in humans. The decision is drawing criticism from companies that sell products containing 2,4-D and agricultural groups, as the... Read More
The Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency (OSMA) is urging producers to keep a close watch on their sheep and lambs, as strong prices can cause an uptick in sheep rustling incidences. Stock is at risk in pastures and in barns, and farmers are encouraged to take some extra time to deter thieves. This may include: Limiting... Read More
International Trade Minister Ed Fast was in Regina last week to meet with agricultural equipment exporters and farmers during Canada’s Farm Progress Show. The minister hosted an invitation-only roundtable with 25 companies on Friday morning. Following the meeting, he toured some of the show’s exhibits. “Canada is a relatively small market. Our market is the... Read More
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation (CCF) officially launched this week with a golf tournament and much celebrating. RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney spoke with CCF chair Bob Lowe from the event to highlight what the foundation is all about — building and sustaining the Canadian cattle industry by focusing on youth and leadership, environmental sustainability, and timely research.... Read More
The dry conditions in much of the west are underlying many conversations and decisions at Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina while excess moisture is causing problems in Ontario. Here’s this week’s news update, featuring Norm Hall of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan and others: Find more coverage of the ’15 Farm Progress Show... Read More