Reading Time: < 1 minute Three canola producers have been acclaimed to the board of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission. They are: Renn Breitkreuz from Onoway (Region 6), Kevin Serfas from Turin (Region 9), and Denis Guindon from Falher (Region 3). These producers will begin their three-year term as directors at the commission’s annual general meeting in January. Also taking […] Read more
Three Alberta canola directors acclaimed
Agri-Trade awards showcase new and innovative technologies
Keeping spray consistent, reducing plugging in air drills, and a new field app garner Ag Innovation awards
Reading Time: 3 minutes Innovations drive the agriculture industry — and it’s at farm shows like Agri-Trade where producers get a front and centre look at what’s new and different. For the past eight years, the Red Deer show has highlighted that with its Ag Innovation awards program. This year’s winners — chosen by a panel of farmers — […] Read more
There’s lots to look at — and places to chat — at Agri-Trade
This year’s edition of the popular Red Deer exhibition is ‘all about networking’
Reading Time: 2 minutes After a year like this one, we need to talk. And there will be lots of opportunities to do just that at this year’s edition of Agri-Trade. “This year is all about networking — getting people into the show, allowing people the chance to sit, visit and get caught up with their neighbours and friends […] Read more
What’s new at Farmfair this year
Reading Time: < 1 minute This year’s Farmfair International features several new attractions: Canadian Trick Riding Competition (Nov. 11, 4:30 p.m., Hall D): Held in conjunction with the Canadian Trick Riders Association, this event will feature participation from preteens, teens and adults. “It will be a very exciting, fast-paced competition,” said Suzanne Bielert, event manager with Northlands. Small Ruminant Day […] Read more
Farmfair International showcases Canadian cattle to the world
The inbound buyer program is at the heart of a growing global focus for the Edmonton ag show
Reading Time: 3 minutes Every year for the past 30 years, Roger Peters of Red Deer has made the trek to Edmonton in November to promote his export company, Peterosa Exports, to an international audience at Farmfair International. This year will be no exception. For Peters, who specializes in selling to the Mexican market, the reasons are simple. “It’s […] Read more
Beverly Yee new deputy minister for agriculture
Reading Time: < 1 minute A former assistant deputy minister in municipal affairs is now Alberta’s chief agricultural bureaucrat. Beverly Yee is the new deputy minister for agriculture and forestry, replacing Jason Krips. Yee, who has worked for the province since 1994, has held several executive management positions. Her most recent posting was as assistant deputy minister for municipal affairs, […] Read more
Fall is a good time to empty a catch basin
But take care not to overapply liquids on fields and cause run-off
Reading Time: < 1 minute Fall is an excellent time to empty a catch basin. “Maintaining an empty catch basin will help to reduce the risk of overflow next spring,” said Cody Metheral, a provincial extension specialist in confined feeding operations. “During pump-out, it is important to remember that overapplication of catch basin contents could result in run-off from the […] Read more
A Liberal ‘fix’ for temporary foreign worker program may be elusive
New government’s pledge to help beleaguered meat processors will be a tough sell
Reading Time: 3 minutes The new Liberal government has vowed to fix the broken federal temporary foreign worker program for Canada’s beleaguered meat processors — but that may not be enough. Despite “endless” domestic recruitment and a seven per cent unemployment rate in Canada, the country’s meat industry is still short about 1,000 workers. And the situation “just gets […] Read more
Foreign worker program a paperwork jungle
The temporary foreign worker program can be tough for farmers to navigate without help
Reading Time: 2 minutes If you want to hire temporary foreign workers for your agricultural operation, get ready to do some serious paperwork. The “most challenging component” of the program is something called a labour market impact assessment, immigration consultant Martine Varekamp-Bos said at the recent Ag Labour Summit. The intent of the program, managed by Service Canada, is […] Read more
Family donates $100,000 for heavy equipment bay
Reading Time: < 1 minute A family-owned and -operated farming and custom harvesting business has given $100,000 to establish a heavy equipment bay at Lethbridge College. Taylor Harvesting Ltd. has operated out of southern Alberta for 30 years. “My son, Darren and I are both alumni of the college and agree that Lethbridge College provides hands-on training, teaches business skills, […] Read more