More than 1,600 Prairie farms were hit by hail between July 29 and August 11, with the heaviest damage in Alberta, according to the Canadian Crop Hail Association (CCHC).
Hail hits crops at more than 1,600 farms across Prairies
Teamsters issue strike notice to CN, CPKC stoppage ongoing
Workers at the Canadian National (CN) railway will be headed back to work today, their union said, but workers at Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) will remain off the job "pending an order from the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB)."
Senators Black, Robinson urge ministers to intervene in rail dispute
Federal agriculture minister says he’s 'monitoring' the situation
Senators Rob Black and Mary Robinson urged federal ministers to intervene to prevent a rail strike or lockout according to a letter posted to social media this morning.
A third of agricultural jobs could be automated in next decade, report says
One third of agricultural jobs could be automated in the next decade according to a recent report from the Conference Board of Canada.
Canadian egg, turkey production climbs on bird flu recovery, stronger demand
Canadian egg production reached record highs between June of last year and this May as the industry recovered from an avian flu outbreak according to Farm Credit Canada analysis.
Federal funding to boost agri-tech and food companies in Southern Ontario
Digital biosecurity software maker Farm Health Guardian Ltd. was among three agriculture tech and processing companies to receive federal funding in an announcement today.
CFIA adds requirements for cattle returning from U.S. due to bird flu
Cattle returning from the U.S. after a stay of less than 60 days will require additional certification as bird flu concerns continue.
The challenge with livestock tech
Precision technology could change the game for livestock, but economic risk, lack of commercial options and lack of producer knowledge are holding it back
Marrying precision technology and livestock production could result in healthier animals, better gains and efficiencies and a more environmentally friendly footprint, according to the research — but farmers aren’t exactly […] Read more
Changes to Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive won’t offset capital gains losses says Grain Growers of Canada
Grain Growers of Canada says proposed changes to the Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive will help some grain farmers but won’t offset losses due to changes to the capital gains inclusion rate.
Flow of canola oil to U.S. set to hit record in 2024
American biofuel producers in the first four months of the year imported Canadian canola oil at record pace, and the flow seems set to continue for now according to analysis from Farm Credit Canada. Canada exported nearly 1.4 million tonnes of refined and crude canola oil to the U.S. from January to April.
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