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Geralyn Wichers

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Geralyn Wichers grew up on a hobby farm near Anola, Manitoba, where her family raised cattle, pigs and chickens. Geralyn graduated from Red River College’s Creative Communications program in 2019 and was previously a reporter for The Carillon in Steinbach. Geralyn is also a published author of science fiction and fantasy novels.


Stories by Geralyn Wichers

The Canadian Cattle Association says it still supports traceability for disease preparedness, market access and trust in the beef sector. Photo: Greg Berg
Livestock, News

Canadian Cattle Association won’t back traceability changes

By Geralyn Wichers 15 hours ago
The Canadian Cattle Association says it won’t support proceeding with the CFIA’s proposed changes to federal cattle traceability regulations after feedback from members.

The South Saskatchewan River as seen from the Finlay Bridge on Sept. 23. Photo: Alex McCuaig
General, Weather

Get farmers in on federal water security strategy planning, CFA says

Any debate about water access should prioritize food security and on-farm production, the federation says

By Geralyn Wichers 4 days ago
Farmers should be involved in the development of a Canadian fresh water security strategy, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture says.


FCC raises inflation forecast on surging commodity prices
News

FCC raises inflation forecast on surging commodity prices

Canadian consumers may have little if any cushion remaining against future economic shocks, ag lender warns

By Geralyn Wichers March 23, 2026
Farm Credit Canada has raised its 2026 forecast for overall inflation as commodity prices spike due to war in the Middle East.

Borrowers from the Farm Credit Canada program will be able to receive a new or additional credit line of up to $500,000 to modify terms and to defer principal payments on existing loans. Photo: File
News, Reuters

Farm Credit Canada offers aid to farmers, companies affected by Iran war price spikes

By Geralyn Wichers, Jonah Grignon March 20, 2026
Canada’s federally backed farm lender is offering financial aid to farmers, agricultural businesses and food companies hit by the spike in fertilizer and energy prices, it said on Friday.


Dr. Karen Schwean-Lardner is a professor in the University of Saskatchewan’s department of animal and poultry science. She’s also the lead researcher for the proposed poultry facility. Photo: Matt Olson/Supplied
Livestock, News, Poultry/Eggs

Proposed Sask. poultry research facility gets funding influx

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By Geralyn Wichers March 18, 2026
A recently-funded poultry facility at the University of Saskatchewan will allow researchers to work on poultry barn lighting, housing and feed systems.

In 2024, 55 per cent of Canadian fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food were imported according to Farm Credit Canada’s 2025 food and beverage report. That category includes frozen and canned vegetables and fruit, pickling and drying. Photo: Juanmonino/Getty Images Plus
Crops, News

Canadian trade tribunal to examine imports of frozen, canned vegetables

By Dave Bedard, Geralyn Wichers March 16, 2026
Canadian officials will look into whether global imports of frozen and canned vegetables are threatening Canadian growers and processors.


The agriculture sector has its own dedicated stream to hire temporary foreign workers — the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP), but may also hire workers through the low-wage stream. Photo: Getty Images Plus
News

Federal government to ease some restrictions on temporary foreign workers

By Geralyn Wichers March 13, 2026
The federal government will allow more temporary foreign workers in some rural regions to address acute labour shortages it said on Friday.

Photo: Getty Images Plus
News

Federal gov. funds youth employment in agriculture, agri-food

By Geralyn Wichers March 6, 2026
Companies and non-profits hiring young people for agriculture or agri-food jobs may be able to get federal funding for those workers’ wages.


Photo: Geralyn Wichers
Livestock, News

No way to segregate gene edited pigs Canadian Pork Council says as groups call for labeling

By Geralyn Wichers March 3, 2026
Canadian Pork Council says it supports bids to get public acceptance for pigs gene edited for resistance to PRRS as some consumer and agriculture groups call for mandatory labelling.

Photo: Getty Images Plus
News

Applications open for 2026 Advance Payments Program: Canadian Canola Growers

By Geralyn Wichers March 2, 2026
Farmers can now submit applications for a 2026 cash advance through the Canadian Canola Growers Association, which administers the federal Advance Payments Program.


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