Survey looks at how much farms pay employees compared to other sectors
While pay will always remain an important factor in attracting new employees to the agriculture sector, other issues such as work flexibility, vacation time and sick days could make the difference in hiring and retaining high quality workers. The Canadian…
Manitoba Spring Seeding Progress Nearing the Two-Thirds Complete Mark
Seeding progress has been observed in many areas of Manitoba this past week and is now at 64% complete.Producers have focused on planting corn (80% complete), spring wheat (87% complete) barley (79% complete)and peas (96% complete). Canola planting continues with…
Stats Canada numbers show net farm income in Saskatchewan higher compared to other provinces
Statistics Canada has released a blizzard of farm income and expense statistics for 2022, 2023 and the first part of this year. In both 2022 and 2023, Alberta had higher farm cash receipts than Saskatchewan. However, Saskatchewan led all the…
Cattle prices in Saskatchewan and Alberta remain strong: Cattle Market Update
Cattle prices remain strong as the seasonal slowdown continues, according to the weekly cattle market update for the week ending May 24. The 700-800 lb feeder steers and 700-800 lb feeder heifers were the only weight categories to report prices,…
Poll Shows Majority of Canadians Want Carbon Tax Break for Farmers: CTF
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation released Leger polling showing 70 per cent of Canadians support a carbon tax exemption on propane and natural gas for farmers. “The poll is clear: the vast majority of Canadians want the government to get farmers relief from…