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Taking agriculture to the heart of Toronto

Jan. 3, 2025 at 9:36 am CST

Glacier FarmMedia – For the second time this past spring, Jeanine Moyer and her father Allan Wallace were phoning their rural Ontario neighbours, tracking down just the right animals to take to Toronto. They wanted docile animals, and, equally important, trusting owners — the kind of owners who would let […]

Irish lumper potato a catalyst to history

Dec. 13, 2024 at 9:55 am CST

By Matt McIntosh

How green ammonia could power your next tractor

Dec. 6, 2024 at 4:37 pm CST

FuelPositive designs system for on-farm ammonia production

Dec. 5, 2024 at 12:18 pm CST

Southern Manitoba farmer prepares for on-farm ammonia production

Dec. 5, 2024 at 11:46 am CST

Väderstad heads up U.S. operations with grand opening of new building in North Dakota

Nov. 25, 2024 at 3:31 pm CST

By Greg Berg Digital editor, Glacier FarmMedia With the grand opening on Nov. 20 of its new U.S. headquarters in Wahpeton, North Dakota, Väderstad wants American farmers to keep one thing in mind about the company: they’re here to stay. The new two-level footprint in North Dakota is seen as […]

Australia cashes in on beef exports as US cattle herd shrinks

Oct. 17, 2024 at 10:54 am CDT

A slump in U.S. beef production has opened the door for Australia to export record amounts of meat, growing its market share in North America and Asia and channelling billions of dollars to cattle processors and farmers.

By Peter Hobson Reuters

Canada’s agricultural policies are falling short of health and sustainability goals

Oct. 17, 2024 at 9:57 am CDT

Canada's current agricultural policies are not serving the well-being of the public. Canada's agricultural program payments and subsidies are not aligned with the government's dietary guidelines and health goals.

By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

New Canada Water Agency to tackle water pollution and protect natural resources

Oct. 16, 2024 at 4:15 pm CDT

The newly-launched Canada Water Agency will protect the country's water from pollution and damaging effects of industrial and agricultural activities, Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said today.

By Miranda Leybourne

Canadian Grain Commission predicts financial shortfall

Oct. 16, 2024 at 2:04 pm CDT

In a release Oct. 16, the organization said that “Since the Canadian Grain Commission reduced its official inspection and weighing fees in 2021, the organization has inspected and weighed lower-than-expected grain volumes, leading to a gap between revenue and costs.”

By Jeff Melchior

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