The Ag Women’s Network (AWN) has announced that Farm Credit Canada (FCC) will fund this year’s mentorship program for Ontario women in agriculture. “A mentorship is a valuable tool for leadership development, and we are proud to offer the mentorship program for a second year. Our team has taken feedback from industry and last year’s... Read More
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Canada’s Medical Hall of Fame inducted six new members last week, and one inductee has a major tie to the agriculture world. Dr. James A. Dosman, known to many as the “father of agricultural medicine in Canada,” was inducted for his many contributions. Dosman is the founding director of the Canadian Centre for Health and... Read More
Saskatchewan's Court of Appeal ruled Friday afternoon, the federal carbon tax imposed on the province is constitutionally sound and falls within the legislative authority of Parliament. The court ruled 3-2 in favour of the federal government. The ruling was dissented by Justices Ralph Ottenbreit and Neal Caldwell, with the argument that Part 1 of the... Read More
At the start at what most would call seeding month, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced an extension to the AgriStability program along with an increase to the Advanced Payment Program cap. To some, this was good news — but not enough. Manitoba wheat grower and newly minted Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association president,... Read More
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau has announced 4-H Canada will receive up to $3 million over three years for the development and delivery of innovative programs and initiatives across Canada. The funding comes from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) AgriCompetitiveness program. Minister Bibeau made the announcement to a group of 70 4-H youth... Read More
Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has confirmed with RealAgriculture, two Canadian pork exporters have had their permits suspended. The news broke late Wednesday and so far the Agriculture Minister isn't aware of any other permit agriculture related suspensions at this time other than two canola exporters. The minister says the reason for the suspensions... Read More
The Prairie Oat Growers Association (POGA) announced Wednesday morning Jenneth Johanson is taking over the role as president. Johanson, calls Lac de Bonnet, Manitoba, home and began her term on the POGA board in 2016. On top of regular board duties, she has participated in the federal delegation to China twice and also sits on... Read More
The federal government has increased the Advanced Payment Program cap from $400,000 to $1,000,0000 for all producers in an effort to help farmers in the face of current trade issues with China. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced several changes to the Advanced Payments Program at a press conference Wednesday morning. "Canada's farmers... Read More
Devin Dreeshen, United Conservative Party Member of the Legislative Assembly has been named as Alberta's new Agriculture and Forestry Minister. The appointment was announced Tuesday morning during premier-elect Jason Kenney's swearing-in as Alberta's 18th Premier, where Kenney named his cabinet. Dreeshen, a farmer from near Pine Lake, Alta., won the nomination for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake in... Read More
Canadian supply chain data platform, TrustBIX, has officially gone public as of Tuesday morning, listing on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) in Canada. Formerly known as Reco Northern Alberta Inc. (RNAI), the Edmonton-based company merged with ViewTrak Technologies Inc., to create TrustBIX. The new company focuses on the supply chain of agricultural products, as well... Read More