As the 2015/16 fiscal year approaches its end, the CAAR team is already looking forward to plans for the coming year. We are committed to continue to help ensure the success of Canada’s agri-retailers, but we can’t do it alone.

CAAR is pleased to announce the launch of the pilot phase of Retail.AgrijobMatch.ca, the job board component of the Operation Ag Careers outreach initiative.

Based on generally unfavourable weather and snow cover conditions in Manitoba, the restriction on winter application of nitrogen and phosphorus-containing nutrient sources in Manitoba remains in effect until midnight on Sunday, April 10, 2016, and will be lifted beginning on April 11.

Emerson Csorba, director of Gen Y Inc., and recent speaker at the 2016 CAAR Conference, recently wrote about recruiting a younger generation into the agricultural workforce for The Globe and Mail.

Glencore announced Wednesday the sale of a 40% stake of their agribusiness to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB).

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) division of Health Canada invites the public to submit written comments on the Special Review of 2,4-D: Proposed Decision for Consultation.

Kasco Manufacturing is now offering a new agricultural seeder in 8’ or 10’ working width with high capacity seed hoppers.