Alberta is known for its oil, gas, and strong agricultural industries. It has also been known as “rat-free” since the 1950s. While this does not mean that a rat is never spotted in this prairie province, it does mean that there are no resident populations of the pest. The province and organizations have made concerted… Read More
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Kelp has been used by ranchers in coastal areas for decades as a feed additive. This nutrient-dense sea vegetable is a great source of micronutrients and some farmers who feed it also make anecdotal claims, such as reduced incidence of pink eye and healthier cattle. Reports coming out of Australia showing a reduction in methane… Read More
“Trump won’t actually put tariffs on us, will he?” That’s a common question across Canadian agriculture as the dust settles on a decisive Republican victory in the U.S. presidential election. During the campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly talked about applying universal tariffs in the 10 to 20 per cent range, with the possibility of somewhat higher… Read More
Matt Hooyer has been appointed product development lead for SeCan in eastern Canada. Hooyer brings extensive expertise to SeCan, including 13 years in product development and soybean breeding with Syngenta, where he worked on both food grade and traited soybeans. “We are thrilled to welcome Matt to the SeCan team” says SeCan general manager Jeff… Read More
As the calendar moves toward 2025, global pork producers, despite improving profitability, continue to face challenges from trade, disease and demand uncertainties. In its recent report on global pork markets, Rabobank says these questions as well as the potential impacts of political instability and La Niña further complicate a market that is currently experiencing a… Read More
The Do More Agriculture Foundation (DMAF) has named Merle Massie as the organization’s new executive director. Massie runs a grain farm in west-central Saskatchewan alongside her family and draws on her experience at the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health. She brings a unique dual perspective, both personal and professional, to lead DMAF in… Read More
Saskatchewan-based farm insurance company Global Ag Risk Solutions has been acquired by global insurance brokerage and financial services firm Hub International. Hub announced the acquisition on November 5. Based in Moose Jaw, Global Ag Risk Solutions (or GARS) offers innovative whole-farm, private insurance products to help farmers manage production costs and protect crop profit margins…. Read More
The B.C. Maritime Employers Association served its employees with a lockout notice, effective November 5th, 8 am Pacific, after the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 served its own 72-hour strike notice late last week. The last contract between the employers and union members expired in March 2023. The strike/lockout includes 700 foremen based… Read More
Discussions surrounding different agricultural policies and their impacts on Canadian industry have been a common theme in the last while. A few of those policies that could end up having a notable impact are three that are in the process of being introduced in the United States. In an interview about these three policies and… Read More