PTx Trimble, an agricultural technology company from the Prairies has won a major award at the Commodity Classic in Denver.
PTx Trimble wins agricultural technology award in Denver
Davidson Prize recognizes leading engineering technologies that impact different farming operations
Ag trade deficit top priority for U.S. agriculture secretary
As U.S. secretary of agriculture Brooke Rollins took the stage at the Commodity Classic in Denver about 2,500 farmers inside the Colorado Convention Centre leapt out of their seats and gave her a standing ovation.
Producers support mandatory livestock inspection in Manitoba
Eighty-five to 90 per cent of Manitoba Beef Producers members vote in favour of the resolution put forth at a recent meeting
After years of debate and discussion, cattle producers in Manitoba are supporting mandatory livestock inspection in the province.
Manitoba Ag Days: ‘Political manipulations’ hold back canola – analyst
If global politics, tariffs and uncertainty were magically removed from the market, canola prices in Canada would likely be $1.50 per bushel higher, says a veteran markets analyst.
Manitoba Ag Days: Loonie above 70 cents? Not anytime soon, says Farm Credit Canada
The dollar may be in the stratosphere, but few experts are predicting that it will weaken anytime soon. That includes economists with FCC.
Climate change worries Canadian farmers: poll
Survey by Farmers for Climate Solutions asked farmers about their top concerns
A poll released Dec. 11, 2024 suggests that Canadian farmers worry more about the impacts of climate change than they do about input costs and market prices for corn, wheat and cattle.
‘Stealth health’ could be new trend
Hybrid meat may gain ground with consumers if companies market the product for its health benefits, rather than sustainability benefits, says food expert
WINNIPEG — Hybrid meat may not be a great name for a product category at the grocery store but hybrid products that combine actual meat with veggies or pea protein could become a thing in 2025 and in future years, says a food marketing expert from Toronto. It depends on how food companies present these […] Read more
Climate change worries Canadian farmers: poll
Data shows east-west split over climate, cost and government concerns
A poll released Dec. 11 suggests that Canadian farmers worry more about the impacts of climate change than they do about input costs and market prices for canola, corn, wheat and cattle.
‘Less panic’ over new immigration policy
The federal government’s new policy on immigration will not have huge consequences for agri-food processors or farmers, say spokespeople for the Canadian Meat Council and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.
NFU calls for efficacy testing of non-fertilizer supplements
The federal government should re-instate efficacy testing for non-fertilizer supplements, says the National Farmers Union.
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