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Concern for strike at Port of Vancouver grain terminals

Canadian grower groups are expressing their concern for the Grain Workers Union (GWU) Local 333 strike at the Port of Vancouver. With terminal elevators at this port receiving roughly 52 per cent of all grain produced in Canada last year, this work stoppage could have a major impact on grain farmers across the country.


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Canadian Federation of Agriculture joins Ag Data Transparent

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) became the first Canadian farm industry member of the Ag Data Transparent (ADT) organization. Members are committed to upholding the core principles of ADT and advocating for data transparency within their organization and in the agricultural industry.


Four Nuffield scholars announced for 2025

Two Saskatchewan residents and two Nova Scotia residents were selected as 2025 Nuffield Canada Scholars. Each will receive a $20,000 scholarship to challenge themselves to complete a minimum of 10 weeks of travel study within 24 months to examine and research an agriculturally relevant issue of their choosing and complete a written report of their findings. This will be followed by a presentation to the Nuffield Board, with peers, sponsors and industry leaders in attendance.


 
 
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Let’s hear it for influential women in agriculture

It’s not every day you get to tap into the insight of influential female leaders in Canadian agriculture. Don’t miss your chance on October 22.

Join us online for the fifth annual Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture (IWCA) Summit where seven IWCA honourees will be sharing their stories, their experience overcoming challenges and setbacks, their perspective on the importance of shaping agriculture policy and more.

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Over a century of pest surveillance on the Prairies

For over 100 years, pest surveillance activities have been documented on the Canadian Prairies. Many of the early surveillance and monitoring protocols continue today and assess pest populations, track changes and new arrivals, and develop forecasts and management strategies. This long-term continuous surveillance and history of pest populations for crops in Western Canada and the advancements of new tools and resources provide strong benefits to farmers. » Read more...
 
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Investigating safer seed-placed phosphorus products

Canola is a large user of P, but relatively little can be safely placed in the seedrow. Side-banding is an option, but 2021 market research by Stratus Ag Research found that 44 per cent of canola acres have P applied in the seedrow, compared to 31 per cent for side-banding and 13 per cent for mid-row banding. From 2020 through 2022, a research project investigated novel sources of P and how they impact stand establishment and yield. » Read more...
 
 
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Agri-Trade Equipment Expo

November 13-15, 2024 | Red Deer, AB » Read More...

Prairie Cereals Summit

November 27, 2024 | Banff, AB » Read More...

2025 CrossRoads Crop Conference

January 28-29, 2025 | Edmonton, AB » Read More...