Insights and Stories of Jeff Melchior

Jul. 19, 2024 at 9:26 am CDT

Todd Hyra can't speak for the entire grain industry, but as far as SeCan is concerned, its western business manager says there's no such thing as a 'Version 2.0" of any of the varieties it distributes.

By Jeff Melchior

Jul. 16, 2024 at 3:46 pm CDT

The variety, which is in its first year of seed grower increase and marked for a 2026 release, is a surprise even to its future seed supplier. This is because naturally-bred insect tolerance is rare, said Todd Hyra, western business manager for SeCan at Ag in Motion 2024.

By Jeff Melchior

Jul. 8, 2024 at 1:27 pm CDT

Canada Beef and the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) are receiving up to $5,865,110 and $453,364 respectively for marketing activities such as advertising, trade missions, technical training and educational seminars.

By Jeff Melchior

Jun. 17, 2024 at 3:19 pm CDT

On June 17, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency updated their guidance for private veterinarians on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The update noted the expanded eligibility for testing, and that the CFIA would cover lab test fees at any Canadian Animal Health Surveillance Network (CAHSN) lab that is approved to test samples in domestic animals. The agency will not, however, pay veterinarian fees for sample collection or shipment to the lab.

By Jeff Melchior

Jun. 14, 2024 at 10:15 am CDT

Alberta river and reservoir levels remain lower than normal and water availability continues to worry irrigators. Will there be enough water to go around? What happens if there isn’t? Answers can be found in the province’s current Water Act, passed in 1999, which contains the same “first in time, first […]

By Jeff Melchior