The following is an excerpt from GrainsWest Magazine article Agriculture sector struggles to locate adequate safety equipmentBy: Ian Doig, Editor Farmers require PPE for themselves and their employees during daily operation as well as to satisfy Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements where necessary. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus on the healthcare sector as well
Read MoreUSDA crop progress report for the week ending May 31, 2020 shows US spring wheat seeding progress reached 91% planted over the last week. This progress is still lagging behind the average. The 5-year average seeding progress for this week is reported at 96% for comparison. The percent of the US winter wheat crop rated
Read MoreMarkets continue to show strength; Canada joins other WTO countries in commitment to maintaining strong global trade. GrainsWest’s Editor, Ian Doig reviews the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) shortages that have been faced by farmers during COVID-19. Grain Growers of Canada appeared before the House of Commons Agricultural Standing Committee on Friday, May 29th to discuss
Read MoreValue chain partners in the industry-led Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) working group today welcomed the provincial government’s news that lays the foundation for better FHB management and improved competitiveness for Alberta farmers. Earlier today, Provincial Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen announced that Fusarium graminearum (Fg) is being removed from the Pest Nuisance Control Regulation of the Agricultural
Read MoreCASA releases as series of public service announcements to help offer guidance as the economy and your farms re-open to others. From mental health, to dealing with visitors, the use of masks and keep kids safe, these short but informative tips may be useful. Other additional COVID-19 resources can be found on CASA’s website.
Read MoreA new podcast from GGC, Fireside Chats with Erin, features two episodes now. In episode two, John Barlow, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food for the Conservative Party of Canada, they discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the agri-food supply chain. They also discuss the federal government’s relief package, and the opportunities that exist for
Read MoreAn agricultural water specialist who lives in Taber, Jeff Bronsch loves farming history, especially as it pertains to Alberta’s waterways and irrigation system. In past years, he has filmed irrigation sites in the south of the province, even producing a video for Alberta Agriculture and Forestry on the subject. He was inspired to again pursue
Read MoreCereals Canada’s Cam Dahl highlights the unexpected impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as perhaps an expansion in the respect for the knowledge, education and experience of the science community. Research has shown that trust in doctors and scientists has increased since the pandemic hit. What could this mean for agriculture? Is Science Back in
Read MoreRail The Agriculture Transport Coalition (ATC) reported that CN and CP supplied a combined 98% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 41, slightly above last week’s performance of 97%. In a year over year comparison for week 41, Canadian elevators ordered 9,044 hopper cars which represents an ask for an additional 680 cars of
Read MoreUSDA crop progress report for the week ending May 24, 2020 show US spring wheat seeding progress reached 81% planted over the last week. This progress is still lagging behind the average. The 5-year average seeding progress for this week is reported at 90% for comparison. The percent of the US winter wheat crop rated
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