A second round of tests on a clubroot pathotype found in the Edmonton area confirms it’s a new type that can beat canola varieties bred for clubroot resistance. “This is […] Read more
New clubroot pathotype confirmed, can stump resistant canolas
PotashCorp to keep N.B. mine running, for now
“Ongoing tightness” in the granular potash market will keep a New Brunswick mine staffed and operating past its scheduled closing date. Fertilizer giant PotashCorp announced Monday it has “rescinded” the […] Read more
Bloc ag critic’s leadership bid comes up short
Andre Bellavance, the Bloc Quebecois’ critic for agriculture, agri-food and international and interprovincial trade, finished second Saturday in a two-man race for the federal party’s leadership. Mario Beaulieu, head of […] Read more
Replacement named for retiring Farm Credit chief
The federal government will promote from within to replace the retiring chief executive at its ag lending agency. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz on Monday announced Michael Hoffort, executive vice-president and […] Read more
Livestock, grain groups hail step forward on Korea trade deal
For groups hoping to maintain access to South Korea’s markets for meat and crops, the Canadian government’s move to get its free trade pact with Korea before the House of […] Read more
Anti-spam rules to weigh on all commercial email
Farmers who market their wares directly to customers by email will need to rethink their efforts come July 1, as new federal anti-spam legislation takes effect. If you’re already on […] Read more
Ontario voters return ag incumbents in Wynne’s win
Ontario’s incumbent agriculture minister and her opposition critics are all headed back to Queen’s Park as voters gave Premier Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals a new majority mandate Thursday night. Wynne, who […] Read more
CWB seals Sask. terminal deal on PWT shareholders’ approval
The grain company formerly known as the Canadian Wheat Board now formally owns an elevator network in western Saskatchewan. CWB announced Monday it has formally completed its friendly takeover of […] Read more
Revived Thunder Bay terminal boosts Richardson’s capacity
Reviving a mothballed port terminal bought from Viterra is expected to more than double Richardson International’s grain handling capacity at Thunder Bay. The Winnipeg grain company took over Viterra’s Current […] Read more
Quebec poultry co-op to buy P+H’s Butterball business
Winnipeg agrifood firm Parrish and Heimbecker has signed a deal to shed its P+H Foods poultry processing business, which includes the Canadian business for the U.S. turkey brand Butterball. Exceldor, […] Read more
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