A major farm data analysis package, already being offered for sale in Eastern Canada for use this spring, is in beta testing toward a rollout later this year in Western Canada. Management from Monsanto and its farm data systems arm, The Climate Corp., speaking on a conference call Thursday, said they see a launch for […] Read more
Climate Corp. crop data system in beta for Western Canada
History: Is production capacity of Canada’s cattle industry being impaired?
Reprinted from the June 1950 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Is production capacity of Canada’s cattle industry being impaired? By Lorne Stout, Calgary, Alta. ‘Ever since the tale of the boy who cried “Wolf” back in the mythical past, and possibly beyond, there has never been a shortage of those ever ready to cry “Havoc” on the slightest provocation. This most recent havoc cry has […] Read more
Buhler trims net loss, expects improved sales
Strong sales of a limited-edition tractor line helped offset tighter margins and generally lower demand in fiscal 2016 for farm equipment manufacturer Buhler Industries. The Canadian company last Thursday booked a net loss of $2.7 million on $274.1 million in sales for its year ending Sept. 30, 2016, up from a $5.3 million loss on […] Read more
Tim’s, Burger King to cut some antibiotics from chicken supply
The parent of fast-food chains Tim Hortons and Burger King plans to end the use of certain medically important antibiotics in its Canadian chicken supply chain in 2018. Restaurant Brands International (RBI) in late December announced the new policy on its website, saying it “will work with our supply chain partners to support and implement […] Read more
CP, CN both top their Prairie grain revenue caps
The Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) can soon expect a late gift of over $4.4 million in surplus Prairie grain freight revenue, according to a new ruling from the Canadian Transportation Agency. The agency said Dec. 22 it has determined Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and Canadian National Railway (CN) went over their maximum revenue entitlements […] Read more
Canola Council chief to lead Grain Commission
The point person for Canada’s canola industry will become the chief executive of Canada’s grain handling regulator starting in mid-February. Patti Miller, the president of the Canola Council of Canada since 2012, will start a six-year term as chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission on Feb. 13, federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced Tuesday. […] Read more
Happy 2017 from Farm Business Communications
On behalf of all of us at Farm Business Communications, here in Winnipeg and across Canada, we’d like to wish you the happiest of new years and, once again, our thanks for your readership in 2016. Our office in Winnipeg closes today at noon and will reopen for regular business on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. […] Read more
History: Nicola Lake Stock Farm
Reprinted from the June 1950 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Nicola Lake Stock Farm By Leo Morrissey, Merritt, B.C. ‘Lying high over British Columbia’s “Sea of Mountains” – mile after scenic mile – over the towering Rockies – over the mighty Selkirks – we come at length to a branch of the Cascades. Here, lying snugly in the peaceful midst of the rolling ranges of […] Read more
Grain elevators applaud the Parliamentary Committee’s rail recommendations
The Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA) has added its voice to grain industry organizations praising a report from the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities on rail transportation affecting grain shippers. Recommendations in the report broadly encompass the adjustments required to the Canada Transportation Act to ensure the Canadian economy prospers in the long […] Read more
History: Edwin Aubrey Cartwright of the D Ranch (Part 1)
Abridged from the May 1950 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Edwin Aubrey Cartwright of the D Ranch (Part 1) By Guy Weadick, High River, Alta. Elected this year as president of the Western Stock Growers’ Association is a man who has been continuously and actively engaged in the production of beef cattle for the past half-century. For most of that time he has been identified […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
