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...

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...

Five individuals have been selected to serve on the board of directors for the Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag).Board chair Lauren Martin said the combined expertise of the new board members will drive the Foundation's strategic objectives forward and each new board member brings unique perspectives and inno...

While efforts will continue to promote canola oil in the human diet, the biggest potential for market expansion is with biofuels.Cargill's Canola Merchandising Manager Jeff Pleskach said an increase in canola crushing means there is additional canola meal available for feed.--alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.comOn X: @far...

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $450,000 over three years for professional counselling services to Manitoba's agricultural community.Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced the funding to the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program (MFWP) at Ag Days in Brandon.MFWP is a...

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has created a new tool for producers to start the process of planning for the future of their operation.The Farm Transition - Will and Estate Pre-Planning Tool is based on Dr. Tom Deans' Willing Wisdom Index platform platform which was adapted to reflect the unique needs of Canadian farm owners...

MELFORT, Sask. - Farm Credit Canada and the US Department of Agriculture report more than two-thirds of the American cattle herd is in an area affected by drought, leading to the largest contraction of the North American cattle herd in a decade.Experts say the drought and other extreme weather events have beef farmers ...

MELFORT, Sask. - The Canada Brand is getting a refresh.The program was launched in 2006 by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to help agri-food businesses and associations promote their products on a global scale.AAFC minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said Canadian food products enjoy an excellent reputation internatio...

Alberta is introducing a new agri-processing tax credit that the government says will keep our province's competitive advantage, bring investment and diversify the economy.Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Nate Horner says producers and processors have been urging the government to do more to help grow the agri-proce...

MELFORT, Sask. - A Wi-Fi bin monitor won first place at Manitoba Ag Days Innovation Showcase in the Ag Tech Category.The Bindapt Bin Monitor, by Adaptive Agriculture Solutions, comes as either a Wi-Fi capable or cellular-based monitoring solution and runs on the same web-based application platform as the Binadapt Plus ...