A new program to help Alberta’s 1,900-odd sheep producers cover the cost of RFID readers, software, installation and training will complement an earlier program to help cover the cost of […] Read more
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Alta. sheep producers backed for RFID readers, software
Alta. biodiesel maker backed to process animal fats, oils
In a way, the federal government plans to pour funding into Kyoto for reduction of greenhouse gases. The government on Wednesday announced it will invest up to $31.14 million over […] Read more
CP over limit on Prairie grain revenue
Canadian Pacific Railway will have to give as well as receive this winter, by way of a $1.31 million contribution to Prairie grain research, federal officials have ordered. The Canadian […] Read more
Inquest launched in B.C. mushroom farm deaths
A long-sought public inquest is now set to begin in May examining the deaths of three workers in 2008 at a Langley, B.C. mushroom farm. The B.C. Coroners Service said […] Read more
Feds back Quebec R+D for SRM removal equipment
A southern Quebec manufacturer of slaughter, cutting and deboning equipment has picked up over $400,000 in federal funds to develop new ways of removing specified risk materials (SRMs) from carcasses […] Read more
Reorganizing grain service paid off, CP says
Canadian Pacific’s gauges of service to grain shippers show visible gains so far in 2011 after a retooling of the railway’s grain operations, the company reports. Empty order fulfillment, a […] Read more
Biodiesel plants seen as boon for Alberta
Canada’s biodiesel industry is about to get a boost with two new plants scheduled to be built in Alberta, and that’s seen as translating to good news for farmers seeking […] Read more
RFID best kept separate from cattle auctions’ software
A study of radio frequency identification (RFID) systems at cattle auction markets has found them best kept separate from other management software used at the auction sites. The Canadian Cattle […] Read more
CP plans even longer trains in 2012, 2013
Longer rail sidings in several "key regions" of its network are expected to help Canadian Pacific Railway boost the length of its trains by over 10 per cent by the […] Read more
Winter weights now allowed on S. Sask. highways
A short delay in the opening of southwestern Saskatchewan’s secondary highways to trucks bearing full winter weights is now over. The provincial highways ministry on Monday said winter weights are […] Read more
