Viterra has announced its intent to acquire the largest oilseed processing plant in Eastern Canada. The Regina-based grain company has signed a purchase agreement with Twin Rivers Technologies Entreprises De Transformation De Graines Oléagineuses Du Québec Inc. (TRT-ETGO), the owner of a 1.05 million metric tonne per year canola and soybean crushing and refining facility in… Read More

Statistics Canada today released its estimates of principal field crop stocks to July 31, 2015, including a bearish supply estimate for the canola market (see table below). Not surprisingly, most major crop totals were down substantially year-over-year, as 2014 levels reflected the stock still in the pipeline from the 2013 bumper crop. Total stocks of wheat decreased 32.0% from… Read More

As if an automated feed-pusher and barn-cleaner weren’t cool enough, Lely has announced a control panel option for the iOS platform, in addition to its Android-based app. Farmers with a Lely Juno feed pusher and/or Lely Discovery mobile barn cleaner will now be able to operate these robots with an iPhone, iPad or iPod through… Read More

A wise person once told me that the key to being productive was to make your toughest call first thing in the morning. Whether it’s an important sales call, broaching a difficult problem or delivering bad news, it’s best to get it out of the way so you can move on with your day without… Read More

Harvest season is well underway for the earlier crops, and this challenging 2015 growing season shows no signs of easing up as farmers are looking at their harvest management options in weedy or too-green crops. The oat crop is coming off boasting tremendous yields, but wow is it work to get this crop harvested, says… Read More

It’s no secret that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have huge potential for the agricultural industry. In fact, for many companies, they are already serving a very valuable role, even as we continue to explore their potential applications. Not Just Toys: Adding Value with UAVs Chad Colby’s Top Tips for Integrating UAV Technology on the Farm… Read More

Cattlewomen for the Cure – raised $102,000 for War Amps charity. Thanks Keith Ypma for matching funds! #wow #awesome pic.twitter.com/ey3q8syf4F — Deborah Wilson (@DeborahJWilson) August 18, 2015 Jenna Will and Hilary Pritchard are golfing in Cattlewomen for the Cure’s Charity Golf Tournament today! #CHAMP pic.twitter.com/mpgCcGbSXM — Pritchard & Co Law (@PCo_LLP) August 17, 2015 Had… Read More

For those of you wondering when agriculture will make the campaign agenda, wonder no more. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture will be hosting a National Agriculture Leaders debate on September 30. at 11:00am EDT. Let’s keep raising the profile of agriculture in #elxn42! CFA is hosting a debate w/ the Minister & ag critics Sept 30… Read More

Mondelez Canada flour mill at Mississauga, Ont., has been purchased by Ardent Mills, a U.S.-based flour-milling and ingredient company. Mondelez Canada is a part of Mondelez International, and produces cookies, crackers and more. Mondelez Canada produces hard and soft wheat flour for Canadian bakeries and a number of food manufacturing companies. The details of the transaction… Read More

The Canadian pulse crop is making its way into the bin, and from there on to export markets — markets that are hungry for more, says Jon Driedger of FarmLink Marketing Solutions. In this special #harvest15 Pulse School, Driedger sits down with RealAgricutlure’s Shaun Haney to talk initial yields, the good news story of tremendous… Read More

 

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