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Ottawa proposes extended tax deferral for livestock producers affected by bovine tuberculosis
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (227+ words) Register March 24-26 for lessons. Click for schedule and details" The federal government is proposing changes to the Income Tax Act that would give livestock producers more time to manage compensation payments received after bovine tuberculosis (TB) outbreaks in 2024 and 2025. Agriculture…...
Farm safety highlighted as Canadian Agricultural Safety Week begins
2+ week, 4+ day ago (500+ words) Canadian Agricultural Safety Week is underway, with farm groups and governments encouraging producers to make safety a priority as the busy spring season approaches. The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed March 15 to 21, 2026 as Agricultural Safety Week, reinforcing the province's commitment…...
Local farmer prepares for busy spring as fuel and fertilizer costs rise
3+ week, 1+ day ago (429+ words) Steinbach Recreation Camps Registration begins March 9. Click for more details" Blumenort-area producer says higher input costs are tightening farm budgets ahead of seeding season A local farmer north of Steinbach says rising fuel and fertilizer prices are adding pressure as…...
Brokenhead River Ag Conference to once again bring industry experts and farm families together in Beausejour
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (586+ words) Where to get one if it didn't arrive in your mailbox. Click for details" The'Brokenhead River Agricultural Conference'is set to connect Eastern Manitoba producers with industry experts for a 39th time. On February 3rd and 4th, almost 70 exhibitors will attract attendees to Beausejour's'Brokenhead…...
Research work to grow and expand the barley industry recognized
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (195+ words) Where to get one if it didn't arrive in your mailbox. Click for details" The program recognizes MSc and PhD students at Canadian universities whose work delivers practical'value for barley producers and strengthens Canada's barley value chain - from farm to…...
Canada's Outstanding Young Farmer's for 2025 are from Ontario and Quebec.
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (378+ words) City residents play an important role in snow clearing activities." Click for details" Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers Program is designed to recognize young farmers that exemplify excellence in their profession. COYF 2025 title goes to"Romy and Ryan Schill of Wallenstein,…...
Canadian Western Agribition's Beef Supreme Champion Female
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (487+ words) City residents play an important role in snow clearing activities." Click for details" It's the title purebred beef producers want to go home with "Canadian Western Agribition's Beef Supreme Champion"." Each year, a panel of five judges is selected to…...
Former Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall comments on agriculture in Western Canada
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (343+ words) The 2025 Fall-Winter Quarterly Newsletter is out now. View it on our website" Our own Glenda Lee (Allan) Vossler sat down with Brad Wall earlier this week as well, talking about the current state of agriculture, the issues producers face, and…...
Farm Credit Canada is working to bring more young people into agriculture
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (441+ words) 8am-5pm Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm on Saturday. Details" Farm Credit Canada (FCC) says there's a major opportunity in agriculture today for the next generation to step into a changing industry, for young people and new skills. Colin Brisbois, FCC's Vice-President of Products…...
Manitoba's NEW Forage Advantage pilot program rewards sustainable farming
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (380+ words) 8am-5pm Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm on Saturday. Details" Ottawa and the province have introduced a new 'Forage Advantage' pilot program for 2026. The program encourages more sustainable farming by giving discounts to farmers who plant perennial forage crops on less productive land. Starting…...