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Alberta Investing $7 million in East Central Irrigation Project
The Alberta government along with the Municipal District of Acadia, the Special Areas Board and the Canada...
Canadian Food Prices to Rise by Five to Seven Per cent in 2023
Canadians can expect to pay five to seven per cent more for their food in 2023, data released in Canada’s Food Price...
Alberta Gives Funds for Siwin Foods’ Edmonton Expansion
The Alberta government is investing $2.85 million in an expansion of Siwin Foods’ food processing facility in...
Strong Demand Expected for Farm Equipment
The following piece is from our sister publication, Spud Smart. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is expecting demand for farm...
Alberta Gives Funding to Support Ag Worker Recruitment
Alberta and the federal government are giving $2.5 million to Ag for Life to help companies recruit, hire and retain...
Barry Prentice Says Disruptions Caused Freight Hiccups
The following piece is from our sister publication, Seed World. Lately, North America has lived in a world of supply...
Wild Oats Control Herbicide Label Expanded
Insight 339SC, a new herbicide from Gowan Canada which provides wild oats control, has had its label expanded in...
Creativity Key for Those Seeking New Acres to Farm
There are options available for those looking to get into farming or expand their acres. Alberta’s 50 million acres of...
Feds Launch Certification Program for Ag Trade Requirements
The federal government is supporting the creation of a certification program that will allow agriculture businesses to...
New Report Shows Impact of Labour Shortage on Ag
At 74 per cent nearly three-quarters of Canadian agri-businesses owners working more hours to make up for lack of...
CP Breaks Record for Monthly Grain Movement
Canadian Pacific has set a new record for monthly shipments of grain moving 3.14 million metric tonnes in October, a...
Share the Big Picture to Move Ag Policy Forward
Focusing on the societal impact when explaining agriculture to policy makers and consumers is paramount. When...
CN Sets Record for Monthly Grain Movement
October was the single best month for grain movement in Western Canada for CN Rail, a Nov. 2 news release said. Over...
Alberta Wheat, Barley Farmers Vote in Favour of Amalgamation
Preliminary results show farmers in Alberta have voted in favour of the Alberta Barley Commission (ABC) and the...
20/20 Seed Labs are Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Seed Testing
People don’t often think of seed testing labs as having a big carbon footprint, but it’s true. That’s why 20/20 Seed...
Organic and Conventional Farming Aren’t as Different as You Think
The certified organic market has seen a great increase over the past few years, reaching US$63 billion, compared to...
As Grocery Prices Rise, Consumers’ Habits Change
Soaring grocery prices prompt concern from consumers. The invasion of Ukraine and lasting impacts of the COVID-19...
Grocery Store Prices Have Soared — Here’s Why
The invasion of Ukraine and lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have altered patterns of trade production and...
Cost of Food Top Concern for Canadians
The following piece is from our sister publication, Spud Smart. The cost of food is the top concern for Canadians and...