Syngenta Crop Protection has launched a new co-pack of its Axial and Frontline XL herbicides under the brand Axial FX. The 20-acre package, announced Monday, will include a jug each […] Read more
Axial, Frontline co-packed
Ont. animal distress law exempts livestock work
Ontario’s plans to broaden its animal welfare legislation will exempt livestock producers from new laws that will make it an offence to put animals in “distress.” The provincial government on […] Read more
Sask. moves to curb horse herpes outbreak
The University of Saskatchewan’s veterinary college has stopped all non-emergency treatment of horses at its large-animal clinic while attempting to stem an outbreak of equine herpes near Saskatoon. The Western […] Read more
Mosaic plans long-term Sask. expansions
Fertilizer producer Mosaic has laid out plans to spend $3.15 billion expanding its potash mines at three sites in Saskatchewan over the next 12 years. Mindful of rising global demand […] Read more
Quebec poultry plant set to shut
Quebec poultry processing co-operative Exceldor has announced it will close its plant at Grenville August 1, according to farm newspaper La terre de chez nous. The co-op, which bought Volailles […] Read more
Alta. Grain Commission gets new chairman
The Alberta government has named Vegreville farmer Greg Porozni as the new chairman of the Alberta Grain Commission. Porozni, a former commission member (2002-08), was appointed Friday by Agriculture Minister […] Read more
Que. cattle producers vote to back Colbex
Quebec’s cattle producers have voted their approval of an extra checkoff to support the producer-owned Levinoff-Colbex beef packing plant, according to the farm newspaper La terre de chez nous. During […] Read more
NRCan launches renewable energy site for farmers
Natural Resources Canada has gone live with a new resource web site for farmers considering renewable energy to power their operations. The Integration of Renewable Energy on the Farm (IREF) […] Read more
Ont. greenhouse growers approve checkoff
Ontario’s growers of cut flowers, potted plants and bedding annuals have voted to be represented by Flowers Canada (Ontario) and to pay a mandatory checkoff to fund it. Eligible greenhouse […] Read more
Ontario broadens animal welfare powers
The Ontario government will expand the powers available to animal welfare inspectors and boost its penalties for animal cruelty offenses in legislation expected to be introduced Wednesday. The province said […] Read more
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