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AAFC’s research station at Morden in southern Manitoba. (Manitoba Co-operator file photo by Allan Dawson)

COVID-19 threatens federal field research

Prairie cereals' commissions urge AAFC to follow example of universities, private researchers

By Allan Dawson, GFM Network News April 26, 2020

COVID-19 threatens to sideline Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) field, greenhouse and laboratory research this year, but not if the Prairie wheat and barley commissions that help to fund it with farmer money have a say. AAFC has been sending “mixed messages” about its plans, Pam de Rocquigny, general manager of the Manitoba Wheat and […] Read more

General, Markets

Saskatchewan to bump up AgriStability interim payouts

Allowable percentage of final benefit raised

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News April 24, 2020

Saskatchewan farmers hoping to boost cash flow with an AgriStability interim payment can now apply to get up to three-quarters of their final payment for 2020. The Saskatchewan and federal governments announced an agreement Friday to increase the 2020 AgriStability interim benefit payment percentage to 75 per cent for producers in that province, up from […] Read more

Nels Hansen homesteaded along the South Saskatchewan River. He and his daughter Beulah both survived the flu pandemic of 1918.

News, Wheat & Chaff

Lessons from 1918: looking after your health and safety during COVID-19

By Robin Anderson April 24, 2020

Growing up on my family’s farm in rural Saskatchewan, there were plenty of stories told about my pioneering ancestors, the ones who homesteaded what is now my uncle’s 115-year-old family farm on the shores of the South Saskatchewan River (now Lake Diefenbaker). And no story made more of an impression than how these settlers managed […] Read more

General, Markets

Farm groups offer finance committee food security for thought

By GFM Network News April 24, 2020

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) continues to pressure the federal government to offer more support for farmers as it looks to mitigate impacts of COVID-19. One of few parliamentary functions continuing to operate in the pandemic, the Commons standing committee on finance is responsible for studying and reporting on matters related to government spending. […] Read more

News, Wheat & Chaff

How safe is your farm? Use this assessment tool to find out

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association April 23, 2020

Working day in and day out, it’s easy to go into autopilot. We all do it. However, it can lead to unwanted consequences in a hazardous environment. Documenting the potential hazards on your farm, being aware of the risks, and putting controls in place can go a long way in protecting yourself, your workers and […] Read more

Machinery

Seeding during the COVID-19 pandemic

Implement dealers are open for business while protecting staff and customers

By Travis Warkentin April 23, 2020

Whether we like it or not, COVID-19 is one more thing that will be on our minds this seeding season. Hopefully, its effects will be minimal to our agricultural community. Regardless of how the pandemic plays out, seeders will still roll across the Prairies this spring. Those same machines, once rolling, will inevitably break down […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Pre-seed weed control is important this spring

By Kelly Bennett April 22, 2020

Weed control will be a different challenge this year. With little fall weed control and good moisture, fields will have an abundance of overwintered annuals, such as cleavers, flixweed, narrow-leaved hawk’s beard and volunteer canola, alongside spring emergence of other annual and perennial weeds. These overwintered annuals are a particular challenge as they are often […] Read more

FarmLife

It’s true! Breakfast really is an important start to the day

First We Eat: Research shows that many people skip breakfast but you’ll function better with a healthy start to your morning

By dee Hobsbawn-Smith April 21, 2020

Breakfast can be hard. I don’t have much appetite in the morning. As a chef and restaurateur, I spent years making breakfast out of too many cups of coffee, then wondered at my short temper and plummeting blood sugar levels. So now I sit down to eat breakfast every day. Many studies show that 25 […] Read more

The C650 Air Cart can be ordered in either tow-behind or tow-between configurations.

Machinery

John Deere introduces new C650 air cart

The new model fills fast, calibrates easily and provides consistent product delivery

By Jodi Helmer April 20, 2020

Small-grains producers and custom growers have a new option for air carts. John Deere announced it has added the C650 Air Cart to its lineup of air seeding equipment. Until now, producers had to choose from John Deere’s 550- or 850-bushel air carts, leaving a gap in the market for those who needed an in-between […] Read more

General

CFIA funded to build up inspection corps against COVID-19

Short spells of disruptions still to be expected at food plants

By GFM Network News April 18, 2020

Ottawa — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is spending $20 million to hire, train and equip additional staff members to limit disruptions resulting from COVID-19. With meat packers and food processing plants considering extended hours as they adjust to taking extra measures to combat the pandemic, CFIA was in need of a response to […] Read more

GFM Network News

Prairie forecast: Active pattern continues with mostly-dry west, wet start for east

Grain trader Bunge lowers 2025 profit forecast after closing Viterra deal

Trump mulls ending some trade ties with China, including in relation to cooking oil

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