Insights and Stories of Geralyn Wichers

Aug. 16, 2024 at 3:56 pm CDT

One third of agricultural jobs could be automated in the next decade according to a recent report from the Conference Board of Canada.

By Geralyn Wichers

Aug. 16, 2024 at 2:29 pm CDT

Canadian egg production reached record highs between June of last year and this May as the industry recovered from an avian flu outbreak according to Farm Credit Canada analysis.

By Geralyn Wichers

Aug. 15, 2024 at 2:21 pm CDT

Cattle returning from the U.S. after a stay of less than 60 days will require additional certification as bird flu concerns continue.

By Geralyn Wichers

Aug. 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm CDT

Grain Growers of Canada says proposed changes to the Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive will help some grain farmers but won’t offset losses due to changes to the capital gains inclusion rate.

By Geralyn Wichers

Aug. 9, 2024 at 3:58 pm CDT

American biofuel producers in the first four months of the year imported Canadian canola oil at record pace, and the flow seems set to continue for now according to analysis from Farm Credit Canada. Canada exported nearly 1.4 million tonnes of refined and crude canola oil to the U.S. from January to April.

By Geralyn Wichers