Originally published on May 2, 2024 on Government of Alberta Alberta’s new 2024 Drought Response Plan will help guide the province through any and all drought conditions. This is a plan covering everything from conservation plans and water-sharing agreements to declaring an emergency and prioritizing water for human health and safety. It will help make […]
Originally published on May 10, 2024 on Grainews By Reuters Ottawa | Reuters—The federal government is moving to push back the start of a possible strike by railway workers at Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), an official said on Friday. Workers represented by the Teamsters union last week voted overwhelmingly to
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We are thrilled to announce and introduce you to our new Executive Director, Tracey Smith. Tracey joins us with a wealth of experience and a passion for sustainable agriculture and organic practices that align perfectly with our organization’s mission. Tracey comes to us from the University of Alberta, where she recently completed two years of
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Originally published March 29, 2024 on Grainews By Heather Smith Thomas Produce more pounds of beef per acre versus more pounds per cow, this U.S. rancher says North America producers are receiving higher prices for cattle than ever before — “yet very few are really profitable,” Kit Pharo says. Most cow-calf producers “are too dependent
After three years of grazing cattle on their organic grain farm, the owners of Barnyard Organics in Freetown, P.E.I., are already seeing the benefits (Jane Robertson/CBC) Originally published April 13, 2024 on CBC By Isabelle Gallant Freetown, P.E.I., farmer wins national scholarship to study benefits of grazing livestock on crop land Sally Bernard’s black and
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Originally published in the April 22 edition of Agri-News As many areas in Alberta are dealing with dry conditions, managing manure is key to minimizing dust from pens and livestock feedlots. “As many areas in Alberta are dealing with dry conditions, producers will likely have to manage dust from pens and livestock feedlots,” says Trevor
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Scott Shiels of Grain Millers Canada says some organic farmers and their conventional counterparts are being patient with weather conditions. Photo: File Published May 2, 2024 on OrganicBiz By Glen Hallick With organic farmers in Canada on the cusp of spring planting, prices for their cereals, oilseeds and pulses remained pretty much at a standstill.
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A flock of sheep add natural nutrients to a pasture in California before it will again be farmed for crops. Photo: Olivia Smith Published April 18, 2024 on OrganicBiz Massive new global study led by the University of Copenhagen and University of Hohenheim, has examined the effects of diversified agriculture. The conclusion is abundantly clear
Originally published in the April 22 edition of Agri-News Following crop disappearance levels helps producers assess market conditions and the potential for forward pricing opportunities. “Weekly updates from the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) provide useful crop movement and demand information,” says Neil Blue, provincial crops market analyst with the Alberta government. The CGC statistics include
Originally published May 1, 2024 on Grainews By Karen Briere Grain Growers of Canada calls on railways, workers to resolve their differences Glacier FarmMedia—Grain Growers of Canada is sounding the alarm over a potential strike by workers at both of the country’s major railways. More than 95 per cent of workers at Canadian National and
