Insights and Stories on COVID-19

No delays expected in fertilizer distribution

Mar. 19, 2020 at 5:54 pm CDT

Should farmers expect delays to fertilizer deliveries heading into spring seeding? “Not if we can help it,” Fertilizer Canada CEO Garth Whyte said Thursday.”We’ve weathered all the rail system disruptions that we had over the last six months, and now, with COVID-19, we’re doing OK. “We’ve put contingency plans in […]

Saskatchewan pares ag spending in estimates

Mar. 19, 2020 at 1:34 am CDT

By GFM Staff

Take extra steps to keep farm workers safe during COVID-19

Mar. 18, 2020 at 7:35 pm CDT

By Alexis Kienlen

No Prairie farm fuel shortages expected in pandemic

Mar. 18, 2020 at 6:14 pm CDT

By Jennifer Blair

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs fall on demand uncertainty

Mar. 18, 2020 at 5:43 pm CDT

By Mark Weinraub

ICE weekly outlook: More virus volatility expected in canola

Mar. 18, 2020 at 4:07 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — A sharp drop in the Canadian dollar helped lessen the blow of the COVID-19 pandemic on the ICE Futures canola market. However, volatility and uncertainty are expected to remain the feature in the upcoming weeks. Any strength in canola “is 100 per cent the Canadian dollar and nothing […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Federal COVID-19 response for ag sector remains unclear

Mar. 18, 2020 at 11:34 am CDT

Canada’s agriculture sector is waiting on details of a federal response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic as its concerns pile up. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has stated it understands “the importance of a stable labour force enabling Canadian food supply, and (is) committed to giving Canadians and businesses the support […]

By D.C. Fraser

Call your vet before you go to clinic during COVID-19

Mar. 17, 2020 at 7:54 pm CDT

Animal welfare is paramount during COVID-19 — but so is human health. That’s why Darrell Dalton, registrar of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association, recommends you call ahead before you go to your vet. “Different practices have taken different measures and different steps,” he said. “Some of the small practices are […]

By Alexis Kienlen

Livestock auction marts to decide on next steps

Mar. 17, 2020 at 2:33 pm CDT

You may want to call first to see if it’s open, but many auction marts in Alberta were still having sales on Tuesday morning. The Livestock Marketing Association of Canada has a conference call set for this evening to discuss COVID-19 safety measures for staff, customers and buyers, said Chance […]

By Alexis Kienlen

COVID-19 and farm workers: How do we manage on the farm?

Mar. 16, 2020 at 1:52 pm CDT

Keeping up to date with COVID-19 details and recommended protocols is challenging for everyone at this time. The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council has created a dedicated web page with the latest information, recommendations, employee management tips, tools (posters, policies) and links to authorities. These details will help you respond […]

By Jennifer Wright

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