Category Archives: CKRM Agriculture
Hursh: New approach needed for producer payment security
Producer payment security is not a top-of-mind issue for producers until suddenly a grain buyer runs into financial difficulty and they aren't paid for their delivered grain. Even if you think this wi...
Jan 30, 2024
Bill C-234 in the spotlight as Parliament returns from lengthy break
A private member's bill that would provide relief for Canadian farmers from the federal carbon tax, on natural gas and propane used for grain drying, will likely dominate discussion on Parliament Hill...
Jan 29, 2024
U.K. suspending trade talks with Canada might backfire: Canada's High Commissioner, Canadian Cattle Association
The United Kingdom deciding to suspend bi-lateral trade negotiations with Canada over a handful of issues may be a tactic that could backfire, according to Canada's High Commissioner Ralph Goodale. On...
Jan 26, 2024
U.K. suspends trade negotiations with Canada, as each accuse the other of not budging
The United Kingdom is hitting the brakes on trade talks with Canada after Ottawa decided to not extend two temporary measures put in place after Brexit. London announced the pause in negotiations toda...
Jan 25, 2024
Some specialty crops may be seeded less this spring compared to others: Ag Canada Outlook
The seeded acreages for flax and mustard are expected to drop dramatically this spring while large acreage increases are expected for oats, chickpeas and lentils. Meanwhile, the price of almost ...
Jan 24, 2024
Union representing Viterra workers vote in favour of company offer, avoiding job action
There will be no strike at Viterra, as employees voted in favour of the offer presented to them. The General and Grain Services Union, which represents 436 Viterra workers of Local 1 (Viterra Co...
Jan 19, 2024
To strike or not to strike: Union counting votes on Viterra's latest offer
The union which represents about 436 Viterra employees is counting members votes Friday on accepting or rejecting the company's latest offer. Negotiations for a new deal between the General and Grain ...
Jan 19, 2024
First Innovation Award Winner Crowned at Western Canadian Crop Production Show
The 41st edition of the Western Canadian Crop Production show is in the books. There was good traffic flow all three days in spite of the bitter cold. New to the show was the Innovation Awards, w...
Jan 12, 2024
That's A Wrap! Final Day of Western Canadian Crop Production Show.
It was another great day at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show 2024. Here is some of the content we created with some of the businesses at the show in Saskatoon. Don't forget to subscribe to ou...
Jan 12, 2024
Pulse crops yield better net returns, spring wheat & flax on the bottom end of returns: Crop Planning Guide
Crop returns in the coming year look much more promising for some crops than others. Each year at the Crop Production Show, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture releases its Crop Planning Guide fo...
Jan 11, 2024
