To protect the health and safety of Canadian and migrant farm workers, the government of Canada has been working with municipal, provincial, and territorial governments, as well as farmers, workers, and other employers who participate in the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program. No matter what precautions are taken, it's inevitable that some farms are going... Read More
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Second quarter earnings reports are being released, and the numbers tell the tale of farm equipment manufacturers and dealers struggling to maintain sales of new iron. AGCO — the parent company of Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Gleaner, and Challenger — and Caterpillar both reported net sales down compared to the same time last year. AGCO says... Read More
After setting a new grain shipping record in the 2019-20 crop year, CN Rail is raising the bar on the number of grain cars it's committing to move on a weekly basis in the new crop year, which begins August 1, 2020. In CN's federally-mandated grain shipping plan for 2020-2021 published this week, the railway... Read More
The Government of British Columbia is waiving minimum income requirements for existing B.C. farm operations, allowing them to maintain their current property tax farm status for 2021. “Our government is committed to helping farmers farm, and we are working to create a strong and resilient food system,” says Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture. “It’s been... Read More
If ever you've been asked about a food or agriculture topic and not known where to send someone for more answers, Utensil.ca may be your new go-to online resource. Utensil.ca offers tools to build knowledge and confidence in Canada's food chain, from farms to kitchens. It starts with Utensil Guide, the plain language guide to... Read More
WinField United Canada, based at Saskatoon, Sask., and Country Farm Seeds, based at Blenheim, Ont., are entering into a business partnership to expand their seed portfolios, featuring the WinField United CROPLAN seed brand. Effective September 2020, the partnership will provide farmers in eastern Canada with high-performance genetics that are produced in Canada, and will be... Read More
Amendments to Alberta's Meat Inspection Regulations could mean greater access for consumers to locally produced meat while still maintaining food safety standards, the province says. Alberta Agriculture and Forestry minister Devin Dreeshen has announced regulation changes to give operators more flexibility to meet legislated requirements. "Alberta produces the world's best beef, pork, and poultry products,... Read More
Following reports of U.S. residents getting unsolicited packages of unidentified seed from China over the last few days, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says it's also investigating reports of individuals receiving mystery seeds in the mail. The CFIA hasn't said where the packages are coming from, but warns Canadians to not plant seeds from... Read More
The organizers of the CropConnect Conference have made the decision to cancel the 2021 event. CropConnect, held each year at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre at Winnipeg, is hosted by Manitoba Canola Growers Association, Manitoba Corn Growers Association, Manitoba Flax Growers Association, Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers, Manitoba Oat Growers Association, Manitoba Seed... Read More
Maple Leaf Foods has named Nadia Theodore as senior vice president of global industry and government relations, effective October 13, 2020. Theodore steps in for Rory McAlpine, who will retire after 15 years with Maple Leaf Foods. Theodore currently serves as the Consul General of Canada to the southeast U.S., based at Atlanta, Georgia. Since... Read More