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Canola-based biodiesel focus of industry conference July 17-18 in Calgary - June 15, 2006

Deadline to Submit 2006 CAIS Information Extended - May 9, 2006

Landscape restoration a growing solution? - April 28, 2006
Size matters when it comes to tillage equipment.

Farm Improvement Loan Guarantees Program to Continue - April 28, 2006

Seed canola to target profitable plant populations - April 28, 2006

The Government of Canada Funds New Immunization Drug to Prevent Shipping Fever in Cattle - April 13, 2006

Minister Strahl Invites Dairy Industry Leaders To Form a Working Group To Address Industry Challenges - April 15, 2006

Saskatchewan Trade Organization One of Six Certified for Quality in Canada - April 1, 2006

Canola Watch fine tuned for another successful season - April 18, 2006

Check condition of stored canola now – with caution! - April 13, 2006

Weed control featured at prairie Canola Colleges this March - February 16, 2006

Government Accelerating Payment to Farmers - February 7, 2006

Practitioners Receive Commemorative Medal for the Centennial of Saskatchewan - February 1, 2006

AVAC invests in two groundbreaking value-added ag-research projects - January 25, 2006

Fertility practices can affect results of canola variety performance trials - December 19, 2005

Do You Want to Recognize a Young Leader from Your Rural Community? - November 25, 2005

The Government of Canada Announces Federal Assistance for Canada's Grains and Oilseeds Producers - November 25, 2005

Multiple insects. Multiple thresholds. - February 16, 2006
Use common sense when evaluating economic thresholds of multiple insect attacks.

Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation launches Research Project on Grain Elevators in Saskatchewan - November 18, 2005

New Training Program Announced for Canadian Farm Producers - November 7, 2005

Co-operative Development in Canada - November 3, 2005

Proposed Amendments to the Advance Payments Program to Benefit the Majority of Producers - October 27, 2005

Producer Access to Equity Loan Program for Expanding Canadian Slaughter Capacity - October 25, 2005

Alcock Proposes Re-appointment of Adrian Measner as Head of Canadian Wheat Board - October 21, 2005

Wildlife Habitat Canada Launches National Survey on Ecological Goods and Services - October 12, 2005

CAIS Deadline Extensions for the 2004 Program Year - September 29, 2005

Financial Impact of Production Research Reveals Benefits are Shared by All - September 26, 2005

Consultations to Lead to Agri-Food Science Strategy for 21st Century - September 22, 2005

$100 Million in Federal Funding Will Transform the Way Land-Use Decisions are Made in Canada - September 22, 2005

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Announces Creation of Beef and Cattle Trade Advisory Group - September 12, 2005

Our Ramara – Connecting Our Community receives $40,000 to strengthen local community development - September 7, 2005

Baby your canola in the bin - August 29, 2005

Finalists for Exporter of the Year Announced - August 22, 2005

Canadian Quality Milk Program To Benefit Dairy Farmers And Consumers - August 19, 2005

The risks of fall nitrogen application - August 15, 2005
Nitrogen losses can be high, even on flat land.

Native Americans began domesticating plant 6,000 - 9,000 years ago - August 15, 2005

Cut to American wheat duties not enough for Prairie farmers - August 15, 2005

Challenge Club producers aim for 30 pigs/sow - August 15, 2005

Check for seed colour change before you swath canola - July 26, 2005

Tipsheet – July 2005 - July 22, 2005

Feeder Calf Set-Aside Program Terminated - July 20, 2005

Producers Encouraged to Apply for FIPP before July 31, 2005 - July 13, 2005

Saskatchewan attends IFT 2005 in New Orleans - July 13, 2005

Prairie canola growers urged to be on sclerotinia alert - July 8, 2005

New Zealand Lifts Import Restrictions on Canadian Beef - July 8, 2005

Minister Mitchell Announces $27.65 Million in Wheat and Barley Research - July 8, 2005

Government of Canada Reprofiles Funds to Facilitate Transformation of the Cattle and Other Ruminants Industry - June 29, 2005

Tipsheet – June 2005 - June 29, 2005

Top up canola fertility now - June 17, 2005

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Funds New Canadian Livestock Identification Agency - June 16, 2005

Canadian Agricultural Skills Service Program Introduced Under the Agricultural Policy Framework - June 16, 2005

The Smart Hitch – Increase Yields by Seeding Between Stubble Rows - June 13, 2005

Federal Funding Supports Canadian Young Farmers - June 9, 2005

Celebrating the Role of Canadian Agriculture in Helping the Environment - June 9, 2005

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Announces National Program to Enhance Canada's Cattle Tracking and Tracing System - June 9, 2005

Nominations Open For 5th Annual Canadian Agri-Food Awards Of Excellence - June 7, 2005

CASA Wins Pollution Prevention Award - June 2, 2005

Implementation Of Canada-EU Agreement On Wines and Spirits - May 31, 2005

CWB renews funding to support fight against fusarium - May 25, 2005

Billions of Farm Animals To Benefit From First Ever International Animal Welfare Standards - May 24, 2005

Saskatchewan's First State-of-Trade Report Released - May 16, 2005

Molecular biology shows route to new crops - July 13, 2005
The short season and delicate crops that provide decent returns for farmers in gentler climates may soon be viable options for the prairies.

Reg Alcock Announces Appointment of New Canadian Wheat Board Director - May 11, 2005

Farm Income Payment Underlines Government Commitment to Agriculture - April 28, 2005

Action Plan on Farm Income Taking Shape Following Second Round of Industry Consultations - April 28, 2005

National CAIS Committee Now in Place - April 25, 2005

Next Generation of Environmental Farm Plans Launched in Ontario - April 18, 2005

CWB directors work to protect farmers' rights at WTO - April 14, 2005

STEP Employee on Assignment to Canadian Embassy in Kazakhstan - April 11, 2005

Dr. Denise Beaulieu Awarded U.S. National Pork Board Swine Industry Award for Innovation - April 8, 2005

Popular grower program that minimizes crop production risks for 2005 - April 1, 2005

Western Canada's newest mill contributes to growth of value-added sector - April 5, 2005

Joint Statement by Minister Andrew Mitchell, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and Secretary Mike Johanns, United States Department of Agriculture - March 31, 2005

Cuba Re-Opens Border To Canadian Cattle - March 31, 2005

Producers Of Other Ruminants To Receive More Than $21 Million In Immediate Assistance As Sector Strategy Continues - March 30, 2005

Minister Announces Extension To The Farm Improvement And Marketing Cooperatives Loan Act - March 30, 2005

Cattle Producers To Receive More Than $300 Million In Cash Flow Assistance As Sector Strategy Continues - March 30, 2005

There's a new weed in town - April 1, 2005
Border patrol misses Japanese brome, creeping its way into Saskatchewan from the US.


USDA Appealing the Injunction Against Border Reopening - March 18, 2005
The USDA is appealing the March 2, 2005 injunction preventing the reopening of the border to Canadian live cattle...

Blacksheep Strategy measures agricultural retailer brand strength - March 16, 2005

Government Of Canada Provides $2.4 Million For National 4-H Programs - March 16, 2005
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is providing $2.4 million to help support and expand the Canadian 4-H Council’s national 4-H programs.

Excellence recognized at the 2005 CWB Master Grower awards ceremony - March 11, 2005

Millions Of New Ag Dollars Up For Grabs - March 10, 2005

Minister Mitchell Announces $50 Million For Aggresive Marketing Campaign For Canadian Beef - March 10, 2005
To the Canadian Cattlemen Association’s Legacy Fund to help launch an aggressive marketing campaign to reclaim and expand markets for Canadian beef.



Pioneer Hi-Bred Limited Announces Plans for New Canola Plant Near Lethbridge - March 7, 2005

Research Shows Promise for Easy, Effective Management of Sow Breeding - March 7, 2005

New Dietary Phosphorus Findings Featured at Focus on the Future Conference - March 7, 2005
Overfeeding phosphorus results in increased diet costs and additional phosphorus in the manure ...

Budget Initiatives Respond to Producer Concerns - February 24, 2005
Initiatives announced in the February 23 federal budget respond to priorities identified by producers.

New CWB program uses U.S. spot prices to give farmers full range of choices - February 15, 2005
The CWB today launched its most innovative producer payment option to date ....read more.

Government of Canada and Rural Canadians Exploring Innovative Approaches to Rural Development - February 7, 2005

Resumption of European export subsidies bad news for Prairie farmers - February 4, 2005

CWB support of FRCC could save Prairie farmers millions - February 3, 2005
The CWB's financial support of the Farmer Rail Car Coalition (FRCC) has the potential to save farmers millions of dollars.

Government of Canada Hears From Farmers on Farm Income Challenges - February 1, 2005
Wayne Easter, says he’s pleased with the response he received from Canadian farmers during two weeks of consultations.

Safety Measures for BSE Are Key to Public and International Confidence - January 24, 2005

China Lifts Ban on Poultry Products - January 21, 2005

CWB signs million-tonne new crop sales agreement with China - January 21, 2005

Canadian and Mexican Agriculture Ministers Discuss BSE, Commit to Re-establishing Beef and Cattle Trade - January 20, 2005

Government of Canada To Meet With Farmers to Discuss Farm Income - January 17, 2005
Wayne Easter begins a two-week cross-country consultation tour today to hear first hand the challenges facing farmers.

A New Research Project - January 19, 2005

Minister Andy Mitchell's Statement on Farm Financial Survey - December 21, 2004

Progress in Repositioning Canada's Livestock Industry Continues - December 21, 2004

Minister's Column: Federal dollars flow to farmers in need - December 16, 2004

Support prices for butter and skim milk powder will increase on February 1st, 2005 - December 10, 2004

Minister Mitchell Appoints New Members To National Farm Products Council - December 6, 2004

December Tipsheet - December 1, 2004

Minister Mitchell Provides Over $12 Million in Federal Funding to Support 40 National Initiatives - November 26, 2004

Appointment of Genetic Services Manager - November 24, 2004

Statement by the Honourable Andy Mitchell - November 22, 2004

Edmonton Company to Launch Diabetic Detection Test - November 18, 2004

2004 Canadian Agri-Food Awards of Excellence Winners Announced - November 8, 2004

Government of Canada Provides Funding to Fourteen Industry Councils Across Canada - November 8, 2004

Federal BSE dollars flowing to farmers - November 5, 2004

Annex Publishing & Printing Inc. Acquires AIS Magazines - November 5, 2004

Tipsheet - November - November 2, 2004

New Magazine Launch at McNally Robinson Focusing on Issues Important to Western Canadians - November 2, 2004

BSE Strategy Implementation Underway - October 28, 2004

First Young Leaders in Rural Canada Awards Winners Unveiled - October 25, 2004

Youth Play Key Role At National Rural Conference - October 22, 2004

Livestock farmers take action on BSE crisis, spearhead opening of innovative meat processing facility - October 19, 2004

75 Year Old Company Named Exporter of the Year - October 19, 2004

Canada Continues Efforts To Expand Beef Exports To Asia - October 15, 2004

CWB to return hedging gains to farmers hardest hit by poor harvest - October 13, 2004

Communities and North At Heart Of Government Agenda - October 8, 2004

Pork Interpretive Gallery (P.I.G.) Hosts Open House - October 8, 2004

New 1-800 Number for Information on BSE Programs - October 1, 2004

ABIC 2004 – An international success - October 1, 2004

$78.5 Million Announced for Saskatchewan Producers Under the APF - October 1, 2004

Nunavut Signs Agri-Food Agreement with Canada - September 29, 2004

Calgary Baker Creates “Smart Carb” Food Products - September 29, 2004

Beef industry repositioning package a collaborative effort by Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Andy Mitchell - September 28, 2004

Parliament Secretary to Bring Together Rural Canadians for Roundtable Discussion on Key Priorities - September 27, 2004

Ministers of Agriculture Make Progress on Key Issues at Annual Conference - September 22, 2004

Markets: Following Linola to market a learning experience - September 22, 2004
When Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, growers Kel and Marg Ellard first seeded a little known crop called Linola back in 1995, they never dreamed they would end up following it half way around the world.

Danish “Super Sow” will rear more piglets - September 16, 2004

Government Announces Strategy To Reposition Canada's Livestock Industry - September 10, 2004

CWB expands diploma scholarship program to Alberta's Lakeland College - September 9, 2004

Governments Continue Work To Manage The BSE Situation - September 2, 2004

Finalists for Exporter of the Year Announced - August 31, 2004

WTO Upholds Favourable Ruling On Canadian Wheat Board - August 30, 2004

Nominations Open For 2004 Canadian Agri-Food Awards Of Excellence - August 23, 2004

Governments Remain Committed To Resolving The BSE Situation - August 20, 2004

2004 Annual Canadian Sunflower Tour - August 18, 2004

Canada Welcomes U.S. Decision On Live Swine - August 18, 2004

Agronomy: No guessing game! - August 12, 2004
Fieldsmen are eyes and ears for specialists.

July 30, 2004 - SciMed Laboratories Inc. - July 30, 2004

Minister Mitchell Wraps Up Meetings With Western Agricultural Stakeholders - July 23, 2004

Demand soars for Kinnikinnick products in U.S. & Canada - July 20, 2004

Demo farm aims for 30 pigs per sow - July 15, 2004

No change to butter and skim milk powder support prices - July 15, 2004

TOPIGS strengthens commitment to Canada - July 15, 2004

Ridley Feed Operations Continues to - July 13, 2004

Monsanto Canada Launches Yield Ready Race To Harvest - July 9, 2004

Growing Locally -- Succeeding Globally 2004 Conference - July 5, 2004
Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership (STEP) and Export Development Canada (EDC) are pleased to announce a unique, world class conference, Growing Locally - Succeeding Globally.

Opening Doors to the World: Canada's International Market Access Priorities - 2004 - July 5, 2004
On April 23, International Trade Minister Jim Peterson released this report, which outlines the government's priorities for further improving access to foreign markets for Canadian exporters and investors in 2004 and reviews significant market-opening results achieved in 2003. The report is part of the Government of Canada's continuing dialogue with Canadians on trade issues and is essential in establishing future priorities.

Covering your crop in contracts - June 30, 2004
Some basics about risk and comfort with marketing contracts.

WORLD MEAT CONGRESS 2004 - June 4, 2004

Enhancements To The Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization Program Now In Effect - May 21, 2004

Diversified, high input grain farming most profitable - May 18, 2004
Cutting inputs and reducing diversity is not the way to higher net returns.

$19.6 Million To Be Invested In Canadian Food And Agriculture Exporters - May 17, 2004

Appointments at the Canadian Dairy Commission - May 7, 2004

Danbred Launches Gilt and Boar Care Plans - April 29, 2004

Kiersten Stead wins prestigious Young Scientist Footsteps Award - April 20, 2004

New Cost-Management Tool - April 15, 2004

Our Man in Asia - April 15, 2004

Paving the Way to Business Success - April 15, 2004

A Natural Solution - April 15, 2004

Combines fit better in new storage - April 14, 2004
If in doubt, plan for a larger building than you think you need!

New Federal Funding Program Will Advance Agriculture And Agri-Food - April 7, 2004

Canada's Agriculture Ministers Set For Important Meeting - April 6, 2004

World Trade Organization Report On Canadian Wheat Board Victory Made - April 6, 2004

Depopulaton Of All Birds In British Columbia's Fraser Valley - April 5, 2004

Honey producers concerned about impact of recall of imported honey on consumer confidence - March 24, 2004

Government Of Canada Announces $995 Million in Transition Assistance - March 22, 2004

Ontario Berry Grower April Newsletter - March 22, 2004
Table of Contents
Pest Management Workshops for Summer Students and Scouts
Extending the Season for Berry and Vegetable Growers
Sampling Irrigation Water
The US Bioterrorism Act: Does It Affect Your Business
Monitoring for Cranberry and Cherry Fruitworm on Blueberries
Temporary Spring Storage of Solid Manure on Your Farm

Ontario Berry Grower March Newsletter - March 22, 2004
Table of Contents
New Fungicides for Berry Crops
Fungicide Groups for Berry Crops
Root Weevils in Strawberries
Raspberry Selections Show Promising Winter-Hardiness


Canada making headway in key beef markets - by Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Bob Speller - March 19, 2004

The Canadian Young Farmers Forum Committed to Work Closely With The Private Sector and the Ministry Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - March 15, 2004

Food trends, labelling laws open new doors - March 10, 2004
“You're watching the next phase of food nutrition in North America arrive" - Ron Dudley, president of Cargill Specialty Canola Oils

Registration Deadline For Cull Animal Program Extended - March 1, 2004

Study Says Canada Top Location for Food Industry Investment - February 18, 2004

CAIS Program Deadlines Extended - February 18, 2004

Minister Speller Announces Slaughter Provision Removed From Cull Animal Program - February 16, 2004

Government Of Canada Announces Successful Proposals In Ethanol Expansion Program - February 13, 2004

Mid-row banding gaining converts - February 10, 2004
In an on-going effort to fine-tune direct seeding, some farmers are turning away from side-band openers to a relatively new concept called mid-row banding.

Not A Summer Employment Program - January 29, 2004

New Farm Income Protection Program - January 29, 2004

Pooling Resources, Reaching Goals - January 29, 2004

More Information On-line - January 29, 2004

Experienced Sunflower Crop Grower Elected President - January 27, 2004

Duratran Synthetic THF From Petro-Canada Wins 2003 OEMmie Product Innovation Award - January 20, 2004

South Korean Trade Mission Discussions Centre On Steps Forward In Opening Of Korean Market To Canadian Beef - January 12, 2004

Government of Canada Announces Enhancements To Surveillance and Animal Tracking Systems - January 9, 2004

Developing a value added business - January 8, 2004
Knowing costs is essential to success.

Saskatchewan Signs APF Implementation Agreement - December 22, 2003

Strategies for extreme conditions - December 12, 2003
Crop metabolisms slow down, herbicide absorption is reduced, residual carryover extended: and tough weeds get tougher!

Vanclief Discusses BSE, Trade Issues With Ministers At FAO Meeting In Rome - December 4, 2003

Ag-West Biotech Inc. announces their new President - December 1, 2003

OAT GROWERS LOOK TO THE FUTURE - November 24, 2003

Minister Vanclief Announces Cull Animal Program - November 21, 2003

Dutch researchers succeed in combination of assisted reproduction techniques - November 14, 2003

Young Leaders In Rural Canada Awards - November 14, 2003

Investing in Safer Farms - November 14, 2003

No smoke From A Living Factory - November 14, 2003

Clearing the Air - November 14, 2003

AgBiotech Bulletin - Biotechnology regulatory project launched - November 7, 2003

AgBiotech Bulletin - Food Traceability: From the farm to the fork - November 7, 2003

Canadian Boer Goat Association - Press Release - November 7, 2003

Some Bugs Offer Much More Than Halloween Novelty - October 24, 2003

Government Of Canada Launches Ethanol Expansion Program - October 20, 2003

Roundtable To Focus On Future Of Canadian Tobacco Producers - October 20, 2003

Canadian Boer Goat Association – Press Release - October 20, 2003

Agri-Boost launches natural soil reclamation product - October 15, 2003

Strengthening Canada's Agriculture Sector - October 7, 2003

No-Name Apple Has New Name - October 3, 2003

Alberta poised to be a leader in bio-energy - September 30, 2003

BioProducts Speaker's presentation - AVAC - September 25, 2003

Prairie Oat Growers Association - Variety Registration Review Update and Next Steps - September 25, 2003

Prairie Oat Growers Association - 2003 Conference Update - September 25, 2003

Manitoba Signs APF Implementation Agreement - September 19, 2003

Canada gaining ground on beef file ... by Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lyle Vanclief - September 15, 2003

Minister Vanclief Disappointed With Lack of Progress at Cancun - September 15, 2003

Minister Vanclief In Cancun To Fight For Canada's Agriculture Sector - September 10, 2003

New Apple Looking For a Name - September 8, 2003

Pettigrew To Participate In Fifth WTO Ministerial Conference In Cancun - September 8, 2003

Danbred sets the challenge to reach 30 pigs/sow in Canada - August 29, 2003

Canada Rejects U.S. Department Of Commerce Final Determinations On Wheat - August 29, 2003

Government Of Canada Announces Grain Monitor Contract Extension - August 28, 2003

Extension To BSE Recovery Program Deadline In Ontario - August 25, 2003

Minister Vanclief Announces 8 Million For Innovative National - July 31, 2003

Minister Vanclief Announces $200,000 In Project Funding For Pulse - July 31, 2003