Whether work is happening on a grain farm, in a barn, or at a feedlot, farms can be dangerous places. Not only is it important to recognize the different hazards that farmers and their families face on a regular basis, but knowing how to prevent them and then knowing how to handle an emergency when... Read More
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Two Ontario farmers have won the opportunity to support community groups of their choice with up to $5,000. In Wallaceburg, Ian Grant selected the Three Oaks Respite Cabin at Florence and projects with the Faith Baptist Church at Wallaceburg to receive $2,500 each. The Three Oaks Respite Cabin offers supports to agricultural and first responder... Read More
The Canadian Grain Commission has announced that they will be compensating producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Global Food and Ingredients Inc. (GFI) upon its winding down of operations, though not at 100 per cent of owed value. The CGC says that producers will be compensated at 75 per cent for their... Read More
A new AI- powered app by Brilliant Harvest is working to fill the communication gap that younger generation-led farm businesses are looking for. Remi Schmaltz, CEO of Brilliant Harvest, explains that the customizable virtual help desk fills another really important gap, too — that of readily available expertise even when staff aren't on the clock.... Read More
While at least six of Justin Trudeau's cabinet ministers have decided over the last few months that they will exit federal politics, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is keeping the door open on running again in the next federal election. At the same time, having served as MP for his Prince Edward Island riding for 36... Read More
Applications are now open for the 2025 Ontario Soil Network (OSN) network challenge. This year-long program is designed to help farmers, agronomists, and soil enthusiasts across Ontario improve their soil health practices, build strong networks, and make a lasting impact in their communities. The OSN Network Challenge starts January 2025, and begins with a 6-week... Read More
New Zealand's government is ramping up its dispute with Canada over market access for dairy products. On Friday, New Zealand's trade and agriculture minister, Todd McClay, notified the Canadian government and other countries in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) that New Zealand is triggering mandatory negotiations over the dairy dispute. The... Read More
Alberta wheat and barley producers will have the opportunity in the next couple of months to see where their checkoff dollars have been going and have their voices heard when it comes to the future direction of the commission. Alberta Grains has officially announced their upcoming annual meetings and they will span across six regions... Read More
An adult male from the Esterhazy, Saskatchewan, area has died as a result of a collision between the tractor he was driving and a CN Rail train near the Village of Gerald, approximately 10 miles east of Esterhazy. About 20 cars and one locomotive derailed in the collision on Wednesday. According to RCMP, no dangerous... Read More
Protein Industries Canada, one of Canada’s five Global Innovation Clusters, is looking to invest $10 million into projects that explore the blending of cereals and pulses, as well as projects that contain only cereals, with a preference toward wheat or barley. “As people look to include more protein and fibre in their diets, we are... Read More