Agriculture

Federal government to lauch consultation on the Canada Grain Review Act

SASKATOON, SASK. -- The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food announced on Tuesday (Jan 12), the launch of the consultation phase of the Canada Grain Act review. The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, st...

Jan 12, 2021

Maple Leaf Foods looks to expand tempeh production capacity in Indiana

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. says it plans to spend US$100 million to increase tempeh production capacity with the acquisition of a food processing plant in Indianapolis.The company says ...

Jan 11, 2021

UFA keeps employees working through COVID-19 pandemic

GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB. - The pandemic has forced many companies to cut back and lay off employees. However, that isn't the case with UFA, which paid workers at its Farm and Ranch Stores and Petroleum loc...

Jan 08, 2021

2021 Alberta Nutrient Management Seminar Series set to go

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- With Covid-19 still a factor to contend with, agriculture seminars have shut their doors and opened their computers and cameras.This year`s Alberta Nutrient Management series has sh...

Jan 07, 2021

SACPA presentation explores potential growth for Canada’s agri-food trade and export

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Canada is a major exporter of agricultural commodities, technology, equipment and food, but is there potential for growth and what countries are our main trading partners?Those questi...

Jan 07, 2021

Pair of Lethbridge researchers nab international recognition for children's book about - soil science

OTTAWA, ONT. -- On the face of things, it may not seem like a topic that's likely to engage children. However, it all depends on the presentation and a couple of Lethbridge Research scientists nailed ...

Jan 06, 2021

New Year – New additions at Alberta Beef Producers

CALGARY, AB. -- The New Year has brought some changes at Alberta Beef Producers (ABP). ABP General Manager, Brad Dubeau, says one of those changes involves the introduction of a new magazine and the g...

Jan 05, 2021

Canadian Pacific reports record year and quarter of grain transportation

CALGARY, AB. - Canadian Pacific Railway Co. says it moved a calendar year record 31.32 million tonnes of Canadian grain and grain products in 2020.It adds it moved 8.84 million tonnes in the fourth qu...

Jan 04, 2021

Expect to pay around $700 more for groceries in 2021: report

LETHBRIDGE, AB - While some remain cautiously optimistic for a better 2021, your wallet won't like what is coming when it comes to grocery expenses. The 2021 Canada's Food Price Report has been releas...

Dec 31, 2020

Prairie Wheat Commissions set record straight on wheat prices and food costs

CALGARY, AB. -- A recent Canadian Press article regarding the impact of the price of wheat on rising food prices is causing concern for three prairie wheat organizations.The article reported on Canada...

Dec 15, 2020