Source: Canadian Angus Foundation
When he was only a few months old, Wade Olynyk began riding on the quad with his gido (grandfather) or his father while they fed cattle. He has continued to be involved with cattle, and now...
Source: Cargill
New sustainability initiative sets 30 percent reduction target by 2030
Global demand for protein is rising rapidly, challenging farmers, ranchers and agribusiness to feed a growing population while protecting the planet. Across the food and agriculture industry, there is...
Source: Alberta Wheat Commission
CONSULTATIONS: FARM FREEDOM AND SAFTEY ACT (FFSA)
In 2015 the NDP government introduced the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act (Bill 6) which removed the exemption of farms and ranches from Employment Standards (ES),...
Source: Canadian Seed Trade Association
At its 96th Annual Meeting, the Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA) recognized and celebrated the innovative contributions of three exceptional leaders within the seed industry. This year’s award winners are:
Canadian Plant Breeding & Genetics Award:...
To “Read” Walt’s charts, keep the following in mind:
Support – this term refers to a trend line or price area under the market which is expected to hold the market from potential decline.
Resistance- a price area or trend line...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
The second article in this six part series looks at this variety, which is a cross between wheat and rye.
A pilot project aimed to help Alberta producers adopt new technology and innovation recently brought ranchers...
Source: Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) senior leadership met via call with Pelmorex Corp (parent company of The Weather Network) leadership today in response to a video published by the Weather Network on July 18, 2019.
The video, based...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
List of Designated Regions for 2019 under the Livestock Tax Deferral Provision
The Government of Canada today released an initial list of designated regions in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec where livestock tax deferral...
Source: Beef Farmers of Ontario
The Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Richard Horne has accepted the position of BFO Executive Director following a broad, open, and competitive search for new leadership. Richard will...
Source: Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Farm leaders from across the country met with federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers yesterday during the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s (CFA) annual Industry-Government FPT Roundtable in Québec City. During the meeting, they explored priorities...
