Manitoba Government Issues Statement on US Voluntary Country of Origin Labeling
The long-standing, positive trade relationship between Canada and the United States has been beneficial to both countries, supports greater food security for Manitobans and has benefitted Manitoba producers and consumers. The recent release of the final ‘Product of USA’ voluntary…
Canadian Farmland Values Continue to Climb: Farm Credit Canada
The average value of Canadian farmland continued its steady climb in 2023, increasing by 11.5 per cent, slightly less than the 12.8 per cent increase reported in 2022, according to the latest FCC Farmland Values Report. “Farmland prices have continued to increase…
Recent snowfall improves WSA Spring Runoff Forecast
Recent snow storms at the beginning of March improved the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency’s Spring Runoff Forecast for 2024. Snowfall from the first weekend of March brought up to 40cm of snow around central and southern regions of the province,…
Another Decline in Grain Service by Canadian Railways in Week 31: Ag Transport Coalition
CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 67% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 31, a notable deterioration from the 77% order fulfillment performance seen in week 30. CN saw a slight decline in performance while CPKC saw a…
Saskatchewan Commits $15M to Global Institute for Food Security
Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a funding commitment today of $15 million over five years to the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan. Founded in 2012 as part of the University of Saskatchewan’s world-class agri-science…