Rental rates keeping up with the value of land
High prices of farmland translates to higher rental rates
Farmland rental rates are keeping pace with the value of farmland across Canada. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) provides a rental rate analysis for all cultivated farmland from data on cash rental rates and the Farmland Values Report. The analysis provides a detailed breakdown of rent-to-price ratios by province, highlightin...
May 01, 2024
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Growing Home
BASF provides $100,000 four rural Canadian organizations to support local initiatives
After a close race, four communities across Canada were named the winners of BASF's Growing Home program and are each awarded $25,000 to be used to fund initiatives that promote the health and sustainability of rural communities. Growing Home with BASF was launched in Western Canada in 2023 to give back to the communit...
Apr 30, 2024
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Canadian Entrepreneurs Incentive
Changes to capital gains tax not for everyone
A national organization representing Canadian business is putting pressure on the federal government to clarify rules surrounding capital gains proposals contained in last month's budget. One item being scrutinized by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is the new Canadian Entrepreneurs Incentive. Qu...
1h ago
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Rental rates keeping up with the value of land
High prices of farmland translates to higher rental rates
Farmland rental rates are keeping pace with the value of farmland across Canada. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) provides a rental rate analysis for all cultivated farmland from data on cash rental rates and the Farmland Values Report. The analysis provides a detailed breakdown of rent-to-price ratios by province, highlightin...
May 01, 2024
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Protecting farm animals from predator attacks
Manitoba's livestock predation program received financial support
Wildlife attacks on livestock are a significant problem for Manitoba producers with over 2,000 livestock lost each year. Farmers and ranchers have been asking for some form of support to implement measures to discourage these attacks. The federal and Manitoba governments are providing $500,000 to Manitoba's Livestock P...
Apr 30, 2024
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Growing Home
BASF provides $100,000 four rural Canadian organizations to support local initiatives
After a close race, four communities across Canada were named the winners of BASF's Growing Home program and are each awarded $25,000 to be used to fund initiatives that promote the health and sustainability of rural communities. Growing Home with BASF was launched in Western Canada in 2023 to give back to the communit...
Apr 30, 2024
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Agriculture Roundup
Agriculture Roundup for Monday, April 29, 2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has stated less than 33 per cent of the world's surface has mobile network coverage. That's why CNH and one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial communication networks are collaborating to provide farmers universal access to the internet...
Apr 29, 2024
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Wild Pigs
Listen: Manitoba summit looks at ways to eradicate wild pigs
The Wild Pig Summit was held this week in Brandon, Man. to help launch a strategy to control the feral pig population on the Prairies, as well as parts of Ontario and BC.It is very difficult to get an accurate number of wild pigs because the animals move at night and are experts in camouflage.Animal Health Canada Direc...
Apr 26, 2024
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Canadian Entrepreneurs Incentive
Changes to capital gains tax not for everyone
A national organization representing Canadian business is putting pressure on the federal government to clarify rules surrounding capital gains proposals contained in last month's budget. One item being scrutinized by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is the new Canadian Entrepreneurs Incentive. Qu...
1h ago
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Rental rates keeping up with the value of land
High prices of farmland translates to higher rental rates
Farmland rental rates are keeping pace with the value of farmland across Canada. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) provides a rental rate analysis for all cultivated farmland from data on cash rental rates and the Farmland Values Report. The analysis provides a detailed breakdown of rent-to-price ratios by province, highlightin...
May 01, 2024
Read More
Growing Home
BASF provides $100,000 four rural Canadian organizations to support local initiatives
After a close race, four communities across Canada were named the winners of BASF's Growing Home program and are each awarded $25,000 to be used to fund initiatives that promote the health and sustainability of rural communities. Growing Home with BASF was launched in Western Canada in 2023 to give back to the communit...
Apr 30, 2024
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Agriculture Roundup
Agriculture Roundup for Monday, April 29, 2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has stated less than 33 per cent of the world's surface has mobile network coverage. That's why CNH and one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial communication networks are collaborating to provide farmers universal access to the internet...
Apr 29, 2024
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Livestock
Canadian Entrepreneurs Incentive
Changes to capital gains tax not for everyone
A national organization representing Canadian business is putting pressure on the federal government to clarify rules surrounding capital gains proposals contained in last month's budget. One item being scrutinized by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is the new Canadian Entrepreneurs Incentive. Qu...
1h ago
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Rental rates keeping up with the value of land
High prices of farmland translates to higher rental rates
Farmland rental rates are keeping pace with the value of farmland across Canada. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) provides a rental rate analysis for all cultivated farmland from data on cash rental rates and the Farmland Values Report. The analysis provides a detailed breakdown of rent-to-price ratios by province, highlightin...
May 01, 2024
Read More
Protecting farm animals from predator attacks
Manitoba's livestock predation program received financial support
Wildlife attacks on livestock are a significant problem for Manitoba producers with over 2,000 livestock lost each year. Farmers and ranchers have been asking for some form of support to implement measures to discourage these attacks. The federal and Manitoba governments are providing $500,000 to Manitoba's Livestock P...
Apr 30, 2024
Read More
Agriculture Roundup
Agriculture Roundup for Monday, April 29, 2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has stated less than 33 per cent of the world's surface has mobile network coverage. That's why CNH and one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial communication networks are collaborating to provide farmers universal access to the internet...
Apr 29, 2024
Read More
Wild Pigs
Listen: Manitoba summit looks at ways to eradicate wild pigs
The Wild Pig Summit was held this week in Brandon, Man. to help launch a strategy to control the feral pig population on the Prairies, as well as parts of Ontario and BC.It is very difficult to get an accurate number of wild pigs because the animals move at night and are experts in camouflage.Animal Health Canada Direc...
Apr 26, 2024
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Agriculture Roundup
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday, April 23, 2024
David Hunt has been appointed the new Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Minister Lawrence MacAulay said Hunt brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in Canada's agriculture sector, in the areas of agricultural science, strategic policy, and organizati...
Apr 23, 2024
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Working to end global hunger
Canadian Foodgrains Bank continues partnership with Viterra
Two organizations are continuing their efforts to deal with the world's hunger crises that are driven by conflict, climate, and economic challenges impacting the rising cost of food. For nine years Viterra and Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) have partnered in growing projects to support the less fortunate. Food securit...
Apr 26, 2024
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The Cost of the Carbon Tax on the Farm
Listen: APAS says farmers continue to be pinched by carbon tax
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has updated the costs associated with the most recent increase in the carbon tax from $65 per tonne of CO2 equivalent to $80 dollars per tonne.Since 2019, APAS has tracked the cost implications using a per-acre example of wheat production from the farmgate t...
Apr 04, 2024
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Barley Research
Barley research focuses on areas of concern for growers
Putting money into the research that matters most to barley growers.Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) is committing roughly $856,000 for the next five years on several projects including ultra-early seeding, seeding rates, seedling survivability, improving uniform maturity in barley, and testing m...
Apr 03, 2024
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An ‘attitude of gratitude'
Redhead Equipment Tees Off in Heavy Hitter Charity Classic to Support Families in Saskatchewan
Regina, SK - To celebrate their 75th anniversary, Redhead Equipment was looking for a special way to celebrate this major milestone while also having an 'attitude of gratitude.' On Monday, June 12 they held their first, annual Heavy Hitter Charity Classic at Wascana Country Club in support of Ronald McDonald House Char...
Jul 12, 2023
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Bodnarus Auctioneering
Bodnarus Auctioneering: providing professionalism and results
Whether you are a farmer who is downsizing, relocating, retiring or someone faced with the loss of a loved one, there will come a time to decide how to handle the selling of personal assets. No matter the reason, Bodnarus Auctioneering will be on your side, to ensure your farm and belongings are looked after. "We ...
May 11, 2022
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Straight cutting your canola
These past few years, the industry has seen a variety of new traits bred into canola seed varieties. We are bombarded with a variety of terms including "Pod Shatter", "Harvest Max", and "Late Swath Potential". Canola companies have their own specific breeding program that has produced vari...
Sep 01, 2021
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