With the new year upon us it should be a time of some optimism if only because it is a clean slate on the calendar.That is probably especially true for farmers.While the last part of 2023 and the scant snow we had might be concerning, the January snow fall may just provide early spring
Saskatchewan Livestock ExpoSaskatchewan Livestock Expo, formally known as Cramer Ag Expo is SOLD OUT. Visit Thursday February 22nd starting at 8:30am at the Kinetic Exhibition Park, featuring a trade show, door prizes, silent and live auction and of course the Cramer Cup series. •
APC Industry Award NominationsNow is the time to send in your nominations
Have you ever flipped in your perspective?What do I mean by that?
You may be familiar with the movie Toy Story. Toys come alive; especially, the main characters of Sheriff Woody and Space Ranger, Buzz Lightyear. As the plot unfolds, Woody finds it within himself to allow another toy the top spot, while Buzz discovers
Here are some interesting numbers and facts from the Canadian Pork Council 2023 Annual Report.Stephen Heckbert, executive director CPC, states “Canadian pork producers leading the world in product quality, food safety and demand within a thriving and sustainableCanadian pork industry.”This is just a small sampling of information available in the complete report. Check the
Ian Smith in his pig barn
Ian Smith of Argyle, MB, one of the few mixed farmers still left a seasoned farmer with decades of experience, shares his tales of triumphs and challenges in the expansive canvas of the agricultural landscape. From the bustling business of custom killing and selling hogs to the intricate dance
Mike Lee in conversation with Harry
According to Mike Lee of Blacksea Crop Forecasts and Green Square Agro Consulting in England, the Russian Ministry of Agriculture said the pig farming sector has been the country’s main driver of meat production.On December 22, 2023, the Minister reported that over ten months this year, farmers produced 4.6
Bill C-234 has passed in the Senate which should have agriculture producers celebrating, although it looks far different than when debate began.The bill now goes back to the House of Commons.But, alas the Senate in its collective wisdom as a duly elected – oh waited they are not elected are they – had to
Tuesday February 13th
Voices of the fields: Farmers’ unheard pleas amidst government indifferenceIn the vast expanse of farmlands, where the rhythm of the seasons orchestrates the dance of crops, a silent protest echoes the frustrations of those who toil the earth. While the Wheat Growers Association and the Agriculture Carbon Alliance seek to unravel the financial burden
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois
In a bustling city like Halifax, NS, where academia meets the real-world challenges of the Canadian food market, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, engages in a candid conversation about the pressing need for a mandatory code of conduct. Most people know him as the
