Saskatchewan farmers in for high risk, volatile but potentially profitable year
Darryl Fransoo, who farms near Glaslyn and is the Chair of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, said even if...
Canadian farmers hoping for better season as wheat prices soar amid Russia-Ukraine war
“We need some rain and we need some crops in 2022 otherwise, I hate to say it, but there could...
War may not cause big wheat acre jump
“For me I won’t be changing anything and I’d say that’s probably 75 percent of farms,” said Stephen Vandervalk, Alberta...
Millions may starve from Ukraine war as UN urges Canada to up wheat exports
The UN World Food Program has warned that millions of people in the developing world and conflict zones are on...
Canada urged to help as millions face starvation due to Russian invasion of Ukraine
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday during his visit to London that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was having a “ripple...
We’re getting scared as our costs soar: Alberta farmer on the effects of soaring wheat prices
Wheat prices are soaring amid the Russian-Ukraine conflict, and spurring Canadian farmers to boost production. Stephen Vandervalk, Alberta vice president...
Canada planning for global food emergency, as Ukraine attack risks wheat supply
Dave Quist, executive director of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers, said Ukrainian farmers were “very concerned about not being able...
Surging wheat prices to spur Canada farmers to sow more acres
“The spring wheat market is on a tear,” said Stephen Vandervalk, vice president of Alberta for the Western Canadian Wheat...
Reduction of fertilizer use raising concerns in ag industry
Stephen Vandervalk, Alberta vice president for the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, is frustrated by the additional requirements producers will...
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday January 19, 2022
Manitoba has a new agriculture minister. Interlake-Gimli MLA Derek Johnson replaces Ralph Eichler after a cabinet shuffle on Tuesday. Western...