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Olymel reducing hog production in Alberta and Saskatchewan, cutting about 80 jobs

Olymel reducing hog production in Alberta and Saskatchewan, cutting about 80 jobs

MONTREAL — Olymel says it is cutting about 80 jobs as it reduces its hog production in Western Canada.
Did you know plants can tell time?

Did you know plants can tell time?

Plant breeders may be able to exploit circadian rhythms using chronoculture to make improvements to crop production.
Sustainability index unveiled for agriculture

Sustainability index unveiled for agriculture

Canada joins global leaders in sustainability measurement.
Commentary: The devastating legacy of Canada's Mad Cow Crisis

Commentary: The devastating legacy of Canada's Mad Cow Crisis

The Mad Cow Crisis had a lasting impact on Canada's beef industry.
Crop report: rapid pace of seeding for producers, 73% complete

Crop report: rapid pace of seeding for producers, 73% complete

It is reported that many community pastures in the region have improved and will be able to sustain cattle longer due to proper regrowth.
Crop report: producers seed 51% of crop, gaining momentum

Crop report: producers seed 51% of crop, gaining momentum

The topsoil moisture levels across the region continue to hold at levels sufficient to ensure proper germination and crop growth.
Tool developed to help build cold tolerant crops

Tool developed to help build cold tolerant crops

150 years of plant breeding provides the key.
Producers make tremendous progress with seeding operations

Producers make tremendous progress with seeding operations

After another warm, windy week, topsoil moisture ratings have continued to drop in many regions.
More than 200 goats join weed management team at Wascana Centre

More than 200 goats join weed management team at Wascana Centre

Grazing their way through 10 pounds of weeds each, daily.
SARM encouraged by wildlife damage compensation enhancements

SARM encouraged by wildlife damage compensation enhancements

Producers benefit from improved access to fencing packages.
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