New CEO for Livestock Research Innovation Corporation Friday, September 13, 2024 Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) is promoting from within with the appointment of the organization’s newest Chief Executive Officer. Industry Services Manager Kelly Somerville has been tapped to assume the role as of September 3, replacing retiring CEO Mike McMorris.... Read this article online
Manitoba names new chief veterinary officer Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Dr. Glen Duizer is Manitoba’s new chief veterinary officer (CVO), Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced on Sept. 3. “Dr. Duizer’s extensive experience and expertise in animal health, emergency planning and response and epidemiology and his strong relationships with livestock and... Read this article online
Sask. trying to address labour shortage in ag Tuesday, September 10, 2024 The Saskatchewan government is introducing a measure to help address the labour shortage in the province’s ag industry. To put the ag labour gap into context, in 2017 the province’s ag sector had 1,600 job vacancies which cost the industry $574 million, the Canadian Agricultural Human... Read this article online
Clyde Hall Historic Tractors Up for Auction - September 13 Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Own a piece of history - rare antique tractors for auction The rolling hills of Fillmore, Saskatchewan, are about to lose a unique resident – a collection of meticulously restored antique tractors. Their owner, Clyde Hall, has decided to auction his beloved machines after five decades of... Read this article online
P&H building new flour mill in Alberta Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Parrish & Heimbecker (P&H) announced the construction of a new flour mill in Alberta. The $241-million flour mill in Red Deer County, located in Springbrook near Highway 2A will mill about 750 metric tonnes of wheat from Western Canadian farmers each day. “We are proud to... Read this article online