Agricultural News
US Amends Meat Labelling Rules
Friday May 24, 2013The US Department of Agriculture implemented its proposed amendments to Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) rules Thursday. That was the
Beef Industry Turning Corner on BSE
Thursday May 23, 2013The Canadian beef industry is moving on from the fallout of BSE, says the president of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association. This week mark
Saskatoon Home to Dupont Pioneer Corporate Headquarters
Wednesday May 22, 2013Saskatchewan is now home to DuPont Pioneers Corporate Headquarters for Western Canada. DuPont Pioneer also has a Crop Protection facility a
Province Announces Ag Scholarship Recipients
Wednesday May 22, 2013Provincial Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart has announced the recipients for this year's Agriculture Student Scholarship. Ten student
DuPont Pioneer Opening Head Office in Saskatoon
Wednesday May 22, 2013It’s a big day for DuPont Pioneer – Canada. The world’s leading seed company is celebrating another significant expansion. Today they
APAS Concernd with Cuts
Tuesday May 21, 2013We've been talking about the cuts to Agriculture and Agri-food Canada. About 700 employees across the country have received notice of pos
Canadian Wheat Alliance Launches in Saskatchewan
Friday May 17, 2013The Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan, the National Research Council of Canada and the U of S are partnering together in
Clubroot Threatens Saskatchewan
Wednesday May 15, 2013Clubroot disease in Alberta has impacted thousands of Canola fields, now there’s evidence of the DNA showing up in some fields in Saskatch
David Anderson Provides Good News Following SPARC Cuts Announcement
Wednesday May 15, 2013There seems to be some discrepancy relating to the cuts at Agriculture and Agri-food Canada’s SPARC station. Over 80 positions are
USDA Report Setting the Stage for Lower Crop Grain Prices
Tuesday May 14, 2013The USDA report on Friday has set the stage for lower new crop grain prices, says a Market Coach with Agri-Trend Marketing. Brian Voth
SPARC Staff get Laid Off
Tuesday May 14, 2013It appears some of the staff at SPARC are involved in the latest round of layoffs from the Federal Government. Work Force Adjustment notice
Several Jobs on the Line in Federal Agriculture Department
Monday May 13, 2013Several hundred Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada employees have recieved notices that their jobs are on the line. More than 500 members of
Support For Value-Added Processors
Monday May 13, 2013The federal and provincial governments are providing funding for agri-business processors to adopt best practices and new technology in or