FBC offering a focus on the future ahead of tax season
Tax season for farms vary, depending on when the operation was incorporated. Some farms have their year-end in November and others in January for example. There are several firms that offer tax services for producers, including FBC. FBC is a…
Nearly $12 million in funding will support development of new wheat varieties
The University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre will continue its wheat breeding programs for the next few years. The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) committed $11.8 million over five years as part of a core breeding agreement (CBA) with the…
AMC’s Launch your Career in Ag Mobile Skills Lab making a stop at Canada’s Farm Show
The Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada is bringing its Launch you Career in Ag Mobile Skills Lab to Canada’s Farm Show. The Mobile Skills Lab, introduced at last year’s Ag in Motion, offers an interactive experience of the various agricultural and…
Grain Delivery Struggles for Canada’s Two Major Railways in Week 28: Ag Transport Coalition
CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 45% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 28, a very modest improvement from the 44% order fulfillment performance seen in week 27. That’s according to the Ag Transport Coalition. CN and CPKC…
SARM wants cost-shared grant program with province to clean up abandoned or derelict buildings and yard sites
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is calling for the provincial government to provide R.M.s funding to clean up abandoned or derelict buildings and yard sites. In a news release, SARM says these sites pose “significant financial burdens and…