SCAP Programs Help Farmers Add Value Thursday, May 29, 2025 The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) has announced the opening of two important grant programs for Alberta’s agricultural sector—the On-Farm Value Added Program and the Value-Added Program. These funding opportunities are designed to support farmers and processors in... Read this article online
R-Way Ag Ltd. receives primary elevator license from CGC Thursday, May 29, 2025 The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) issued a primary elevator license to a Manitoba company. On May 20, R-Way Ag Ltd. in St. Claude, Man., received the license. This type of license goes to “an operator of an elevator which primary receives grain directly from producers, for either... Read this article online
Canadian Farm Income Sees Sharp Decline Thursday, May 29, 2025 In 2024, Canadian farmers experienced a significant financial setback, with realized net income dropping by $3.3 billion, or 25.9%, to $9.4 billion according to Statistics Canada. This marks the steepest percentage decrease since 2018. When cannabis is excluded, the drop stands at... Read this article online
Did you Know you can Experience IPM 2025 in the Comfort of Your RV? Thursday, May 29, 2025 The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) is making a grand return to Niagara this fall for the first time in nearly a century. Visitors can now stay close to the excitement by booking a spot at the official IPM 2025 RV Park. Located just steps away from the main action, the... Read this article online
PBFC Returns with Renewed Confidence Wednesday, May 28, 2025 The Picture Butte Feeder Co-op (PBFC) has officially resumed full operational activities after months of uncertainty. Operations were suspended earlier this year following a thorough investigation by Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation’s inspection and investigation section. The Feeder... Read this article online