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Abbotsford-Mission MLA Pam Alexis speaks on B.C. Agriculture Day in the provincial legislature on Oct. 25, 2022. (Legislative Assembly Of B.C. video screengrab via Facebook)

B.C.’s ag minister downed in fraught election

Governing party to be confirmed next week as votes recounted

By Dave Bedard October 22, 2024

Pam Alexis, the minister of agriculture and food for David Eby's New Democrats since late 2022, was defeated in her constituency of Abbotsford-Mission in Saturday night's election by Conservative challenger Reann Gasper, by a spread of almost 2,700 votes.

General, News

What sustainability lessons can Canada learn from abroad?

By Jonah Grignon October 7, 2024

Panelists at the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) Canadian Agri-Food in a Sustainable World conference offered international perspectives on sustainability in the ag industry.

A combine in the Interlake runs against the setting sun on Nov. 1, 2022, in an effort to wrap up harvest. Photo: Greg Berg

General, Markets, News, Weather

Warmer, drier October followed by colder, snowier November

By Glen Hallick October 7, 2024

The balance of October is likely to remain warmer than normal across the Canadian Prairies, but the weather could turn colder than normal in November, Weatherlogics chief scientist Scott Kehler explained.

General, Markets, Reuters

U.S. port strike ends leaving cargo backlog

Tentative deal includes 62 per cent wage hike over six years

By David Shepardson, Dovinsola Oladipo, Reuters October 4, 2024

U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports began reopening late on Thursday after dockworkers and port operators reached a wage deal to settle the industry's biggest work stoppage in nearly half a century, but clearing the cargo backlog will take time.

Aerial view of the eastern section of the Port of Montreal

General, News, Reuters

Montreal port says strike by workers is over, clients can expect delays

By David Ljunggren, Reuters October 3, 2024

A three-day strike by unionized Montreal port workers that shut down two container traffic terminals ended early on Thursday as scheduled.

General, News

Manitoba Crop Report: Dry weather advances harvest to 73 per cent

By Adam Peleshaty October 2, 2024

Warm and dry weather during the week ended Sept. 30, 2024 allowed Manitoba's harvest to advance 15 points at 73 per cent completion.

General, Markets

Starch makers forced to adapt after poor wheat crop in France

By Reuters, Sybille de La Hamaide September 26, 2024

A sharp fall in the quality of France's wheat crop due to excess rain will lead to additional costs for starch makers just as the industry is still suffering from low demand and increasing competition from imports

Crops, General, Hay, News, Weather

Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest nears 80 per cent despite rain

By Adam Peleshaty September 26, 2024

Despite rainfall across Saskatchewan, the province's harvest still advanced five points at 79 per cent complete as of Sept. 23. This year's pace is currently ahead of the five-year and 10-year averages.

Courtney Gonda visits Pound-Maker, near Lanigan, Sask.

General, Public Engagement

Influencing the influencers

Content creators head to fields and feedlots ahead of CCA documentary release

By Becky Zimmer June 26, 2024

Social media influencers are a bridge between the general public and producers, says Beavers. In the lead up to the release of its documentary, Reduce, Reuse, Ruminate, the CCA invited influencers to tour cattle operations.  

General, News

Report examines farming women’s safety needs

Safety of children, stress over general safety a common experience for women

By Geralyn Wichers April 23, 2024

Farming women may need more support and programing to address their specific safety needs according to a recent study.

Saskatchewan harvest advances, but behind five-year pace

Federal government to unveil promised aid for canola sector soon

Saskatchewan root researcher honoured by Royal Society of Canada

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Saskatchewan harvest advances, but behind five-year pace

Federal government to unveil promised aid for canola sector soon

Saskatchewan root researcher honoured by Royal Society of Canada

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B.C.’s ag minister downed in fraught election

What sustainability lessons can Canada learn from abroad?

Warmer, drier October followed by colder, snowier November

U.S. port strike ends leaving cargo backlog

Montreal port says strike by workers is over, clients can expect delays

Manitoba Crop Report: Dry weather advances harvest to 73 per cent

Starch makers forced to adapt after poor wheat crop in France

Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest nears 80 per cent despite rain

Report examines farming women’s safety needs

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