Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Agriculture Student Scholarship. There are 4 awards available: a grand prize scholarship valued at $6,000 and...
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
Producers who intend to grow winter wheat should consider the undertaking as part of the whole farm operation and not in isolation. Several management decisions and operations should be considered, including:
Get organized: Start preparing for...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council, Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle, Appendix C
The basis of a cow–calf enterprise is a healthy cow with a healthy nursing calf. Knowing when and how to help...
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is transforming beef production with cutting-edge research aimed at creating more efficient and sustainable cattle herds. Led by Dr. Mika Asai-Coakwell, a professor in Animal and Poultry Science, the project focuses on identifying genetic...
The recently announced trade agreement between Canada and Indonesia, formalized during the Team Canada Trade Mission, marks a significant milestone for Canada’s agricultural sector, particularly for its 60,000 beef producers. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed during the mission...
With harvest season wrapped up and Harvested Production Reports (HPRs) submitted, many producers with crop insurance are eager to learn when they might receive updates on their production assessments. Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) assures clients that their team...
Source: Government of Alberta
Alberta’s government is addressing the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance and its impact on the well-being of Albertans, animal health and the environment.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant health issue worldwide, including here in Alberta.
AMR occurs...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The governments of Canada and Ontario are still accepting applications for 3 initiatives designed to enhance the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
The following 3 initiatives support greater...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
This week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, joined farmers, exporters, and industry stakeholders at the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Minister MacAulay began his visit by giving remarks at the...
Maizex Seeds will once again be presenting their popular in-person agronomy meetings this January and February. New for 2025 are two dates in Manitoba.
The Maizex Winter Agronomy Meetings will provide Ontario and Manitoba farmers with a day of access...