Crop Industry News: Canada
30 January 2013
All Eyes on the Weather for ProducersCANADA - The general manager of Manitoba Pork Council says weather in the US corn belt this coming spring will be the factor that determines the challenges pork producers will face in the coming...
28 January 2013
Government of Canada Invests in Innovative Agricultural By-productsCANADA - The Harper Government is helping create new uses for agricultural and seafood waste that will generate economic and environmental benefits in Newfoundland and Labrador....
21 January 2013
Revised Policy Supports Canada Wheat GrowersCANADA - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz spoke at the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association’s 43rd Annual Convention, “Capturing Opportunities in an Open Market," underscoring the wheat...
17 January 2013
Fertiliser Effects Being Tackled by Joint ProgrammeCANADA - The Province of Manitoba, the Canadian Fertilizer Institute (CFI) and Keystone Agriculture Producers (KAP) have signed a 4R Nutrient Stewardship memorandum of understanding (MOU) that...
14 January 2013
Canadian Governments Invest C$6.5 Million Into Crop ResearchCANADA - Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart have announced C$6.5 million in funding for 38 crop-related research projects....
09 January 2013
Governments Help Ontario Farmers Find Sustainable Water SolutionsCANADA - The governments of Canada and Ontario are making a joint investment to help producers adopt innovative and sustainable on-farm water management practices. Agriculture Minister Gerry...
New Use Restrictions for Commercial Class Rodenticides in Agricultural SettingsCANADA - As of January 1, 2013, use restrictions for several commercial class rodenticides registered for the control of Norway rats, roof rats and house mice will come into effect on product...
Pre-budget Roundtable Held with Canada FarmersCANADA - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz met with farmers in the Saskatoon area to get their input on agriculture policies and to discuss ideas to generate future growth and economic prosperity....
21 December 2012
Canadian Canola Promoted to IndiaCANADA - Canadian food, drink, and tourism will be showcased to the world as millions of viewers tune in to a popular Indian cooking and travel show this month....
19 December 2012
Harper Government Helps Grain Farmers Grow StrongerCANADA - The Harper government is helping grain farmers continue to grow their businesses with the help of sustainable, innovative, and modern systems and solutions. ...
14 December 2012
ANAC Applauds Delayed Introduction of New Import Requirements on Grains Entering Canada CANADA - The Animal Nutrition Association of Canada is applauding a Canadian Food Inspection Agency decision to delay introduction of new import requirements on a range of grains entering Canada....
12 December 2012
CFIA Delays Implementation of Proposed Import Requirements for CropsCANADA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has delayed the implementation of new import requirements on crops entering Canada....
10 December 2012
Harper Government Supports Canadian Barley IndustryCANADA - Agriculture minister Gerry Ritz has addressed the Alberta Barley Commission’s Annual General Meeting and underscored the Government’s support for the western Canadian barley industry,...
05 December 2012
Canadian Wheat Board Ships First Load of Canola OverseasCANADA - CWB recently dispatched its historic first shipload of canola from the Port of Prince Rupert. The cargo of 42,000 tonnes of Prairie canola is now travelling aboard the vessel Tai Health,...
04 December 2012
State Encourages Innovation in Processors and ProducersCANADA - Leading processors and producers from a cross-section of Canada's agricultural sector are meeting today to identify ways to better work together in the development of a more effective...
29 November 2012
The Need for Phosphate Fertiliser in AlbertaCANADA - Phosphate (P2O5) fertiliser is the second most widely used fertiliser for crop production in Alberta. Phosphate fertiliser response depends on a number of factors including crop grown,...
23 November 2012
New Crop Returns Calculator Helps Find Costs, BreakevensCANADA - Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) has a new Crop Returns calculator to help producers with profit based marketing and risk management decisions. This new downloadable Excel...
22 November 2012
Harper Government, Grain Industry to Improve Grain Value ChainCANADA - Agriculture industry experts will work under a new mandate to continue their work on finding efficiencies and driving costs out of the entire value chain. ...
21 November 2012
Canola Storage Considerations in NovemberCANADA - An Alberta Agriculture specialist says that November is a good time to ensure canola is stable going into winter....
09 November 2012
Harper Government Creates Trade Opportunities for FarmersCANADA - The Harper Government is opening markets and creating more trade opportunities for the benefit of farmers and the food industry, outlined in a report issued by Agriculture Minister Gerry...
11 October 2012
Trans-Pacific Partnership Entry Good News for Canola CANADA - The Canola Council of Canada welcomes the announcement today that Canada has entered into the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP)....
10 October 2012
Helping Barley Industry Tap New MarketsCANADA - Three of Canada's leading malting barley organizations will collaborate on a long-term international strategy and a unified brand to highlight Canada's world-class malt and barley industry...
09 October 2012
NIRS Workshops Helps Get Most Out of Feed IngredientsCANADA - With the rising cost of feed, anything that can improve feed efficiency is a plus. Next month, Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) workshops are coming to Alberta, featuring international...
04 October 2012
Excellent Crops, Stong Demand Fuels Interest In Winter CerealsCANADA - Winter Cereals Canada reports the quality of this year's winter cereal crops and the strong demand for them have prompted many farmers to jump back on the winter cereals bandwagon....
02 October 2012
Cargill to Build Canola Crush Plant near Camrose, AlbertaCANADA - Cargill has announced plans to build a canola processing facility near Camrose, Alberta. Subject to receiving all required approvals, construction is expected to be completed in time...
28 September 2012
Corn for Ethanol Demand Expected to Reduce N. American Swine HerdCANADA - An agricultural economist with the University of Manitoba predicts the demand for corn for ethanol will mean a smaller North American swine herd even after feed grain availability returns...
21 September 2012
Manitoba Grain Growers Hurt in Puratone FalloutCANADA - One of Manitoba's largest hog producers, Puratone Corp., may have filed for creditor protection last week, but isn't the only one feeling the pain....
Harper Government Investing Strategically In Canola SectorCANADA - Canada's canola sector will benefit from a targeted research and development plan to promote the industry's strategic growth. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced support for the...
Autumn Wheat Midge SurveyCANADA - Midges are now found throughout central and southern Alberta and there are pockets of moderate to high midge risk through much of the area. Last growing season, producers throughout...
18 September 2012
Cargill to Build Canola Refinery in SaskatchewanCANADA – Cargill has announced plans to build a world scale canola refinery at its Clavet, Saskatchewan, canola processing facility....
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