Stakeholders say they hope the government will replace wheat breeder Richard Cuthbert, who has resigned effective the end of this month.
Resignation of Saskatchewan wheat breeder draws concern
Cattle traceability regulations on hold, for now
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it will hold off on posting new traceability regulations for now.
No new traceability regulations implemented says Canadian Cattle Association
The national and provincial cattle organizations recently took to social media to reassure producers concerned about proposed traceability regulations.
Farm Credit Canada thinks big about the future
Farm Credit Canada CEO Justine Hendricks says the corporation will act as a catalyst as it helps primary producers
Reading Time: 4 minutes Justine Hendricks, chief executive officer of Farm Credit Canada, says the corporation’s transformative strategy will yield real results for the industry.
Bison prices remain high, but supply shrinks
Both the Canadian and American bison associations are seeing producers leave the sector on the heels of high prices
Reading Time: 3 minutes Bison numbers are down amid increasing demand and record high market prices.
Beef DNA testing now available in Canada
Tissue samples for DNA testing in beef cattle can now be analyzed at the Global Institute for Food Security at the University of Saskatchewan.
FCC says it wasn’t consulted on budget text that called farmers mostly “older white men”
Farm Credit Canada said it has not changed its business practices and remains committed to supporting all producers, after a report from an Ottawa-based media outlet claimed otherwise.
Bunge sells assets per merger approval
Bunge has sold five western Canadian elevators as required under the federal approval for its merger with Viterra.
FCC extends support for canola producers
Decision comes after continued global trade disruption, including new Chinese tariffs on canola seed.
Farm Credit Canada has extended its Trade Disruption Customer Support program to canola producers.
Canola council cuts field agronomy team
Move is part of the council’s ‘refreshed strategic framework’
The Canola Council of Canada is cutting its agronomy team as part of a 'refreshed strategic framework'
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