CCGA Launches 2025 Cash Advance Applications
Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) continues its 40th year of supporting the working capital needs of Western Canadian farmers, with the launch of its 2025 Advance Payments Program (APP) cash advance application. “Starting today, farmers in Western Canada can apply…
Manitoba Government Renews Agreement on Sustainable Use of Nutrients in Crop Production
The Manitoba government has signed a fifth 4R Nutrient Stewardship memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Keystone Agricultural Producers and Fertilizer Canada, Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn and Environmental and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes announced today. “Every day, Manitoba farmers and…
Railway performance sagging
Both major railways are struggling to move grain in a timely fashion. According to the Ag Transport Coalition, CPKC was the first to see badly lagging performance, but CN has now joined the downward swing. The railways recovered from the…
Ag Career Expo to be featured at Canada’s Farm Show
Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan will have a presence at next month’s Canada’s Farm Show at REAL District in Regina. Canada’s Farm Show is March 18-20. Ag in the Classroom will be hosting a thinkAG Career Expo March 18th and…
“It’s a great opportunity” – Todd Lewis is excited to start his new role as Senator in Ottawa
First Vice-President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) Todd Lewis has been appointed to the Canadian Senate by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Lewis, who farms south of Regina, is also a long-time Councillor in the R.M. of Lajord and…