Government of Canada Suspends Provisions in CASL The Government of Canada announced on June 7 that it is suspending the implementation of certain provisions in Canada's anti-spam legislation (CASL). Read more
BASF Purchases Weather Company BASF recently purchased ZedX, which deals with the development of digital agricultural intelligence. Read more
CropLife Canada Announces New President Pierre Petelle has been appointed as the new president and CEO for CropLife Canada. Read more
Save the Date for CanolaWeek The Canola Meeting, Canola Innovation Day and the Canola Discovery Forum have teamed up to create the first ever CanolaWeek. Read more
Volunteers Needed for Agriculture in the Classroom Program Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba's flagship program, Amazing Agriculture Adventure (AAA), is looking for volunteers. This year's AAA takes place on June 6th and 7th at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, MB. Read more
Jim Everson Named President of Canola Council of Canada The Canola Council of Canada announced on April 18 that Jim Everson has been selected as the next Canola Council of Canada President. Read more
Help Shape Farm and Ranch Legislation in Alberta Albertans are encouraged to provide their input on how provincial labour laws could apply to farms and ranches. Read more
Canadian Federation of Agriculture Holds 2017 Annual Meeting Representatives of Canadian farm groups gathered in Ottawa in late February for the Canadian Federation of Agriculture's 2017 Annual Meeting. Read more
Nominate a Teacher for the 2017 Teacher Driver Award Do you know someone who is passionate about agriculture education? Then nominate them for Agriculture in the Classroom - Manitoba's 2017 Teacher Driver Award! Read more
Celebrate Canadian Agricultural Safety Week Support ag safety by participating in the upcoming Canadian Agricultural Safety Week. Running from March 12-18, this week-long program is delivered by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. Read more
Richardson Expands Retail Network with Acquisition of Crop First Agro Richardson has expanded its crop inputs network across Western Canada by acquiring Crop First Agro, an independent retail crop inputs centre in Grenfell, SK. Read more
Celebrate Canada's Agriculture Day! On Feb. 16, 2017, we're calling on all members of the ag industry to show their support for the industry we all know and love. Read more
Webinar: Helping Canada Grow - Jan. 25, 2017 Plant science technologies are helping grow the economy, protect the environment and build stronger communities across Canada. Read more
Earn CEUs at the 2017 CAAR Conference Members of the ag industry can earn a variety of CEUs at the upcoming 2017 CAAR Conference. Read more
Agriwebinar: Across Canada Tour of 4R Nutrient Stewardship Research: SK The Canadian 4R Research Network is advancing the industry-led 4R Nutrient Stewardship program with cutting-edge research from the top scientists in the field. Read more
Volunteers Needed During Ag Literacy Month Agriculture in the Classroom is in need of volunteers for the 2017 Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM) Program. Read more
John Deere Unveils First Electric Tractor Prototype John Deere has debuted its first electric tractor prototype ahead of the SIMA agriculture show in France. Read more
Richardson Invests $1.45 Million in Communities in 2016 In 2016, Richardson International donated $1.45 million to 72 community projects across Canada. Read more
ADAMA Launches Thank-a-Retailer Community Contest ADAMA is giving agri-retailers a chance to make a big difference in their communities with their "Thank-a-Retailer" community contest. Read more
Crop Management Forum Educates and Inspires The CAAR Crop Management Forum, hosted Nov. 22 in Brandon MB, was incredibly valuable for CCAs, CCSCs and retail agronomists who enjoyed a wide variety of engaging presentations throughout the day. Read more
Crowfoot Ag Solutions Wins 2016 North America Environmental Respect Award for Canada Christina and Andy Stender, owners of Crowfoot Ag Solutions in Strathmore, Alta., were very excited when they won the 2016 North America Environmental Respect Award for Canada. Christina Stender says winning the award now puts them on a different level from their competitors. Read more
CCA Exam Registration Open Until December 9th CCA Exam registration is open for International, Local Board, Manure Management, 4R Nutrient Management Specialists, Resistance Management Specialists and Sustainability Specialist certifications. Read more
Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture Awards Highest Honour to John J. MacDonald The Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture (CYSA) Competition warmly thanked and recognized long-time board member John J. MacDonald of P.E.I. for his outstanding contribution to the organization this past weekend at the CYSA public speaking competition at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. Read more
New Deadline for Environmental Respect Awards The Environmental Respect Awards have announced a new deadline for their Environmental Respect Award Self-Audit. Read more
Farmwife or Farminist - or Both? A new term was coined at the recent CAFA update in May 2016: A "farminist" is one who strives for an equal-opportunity approach to work on the farm. Read more
CAAR Members Shine at Ag in Motion Agri-retailers and suppliers flocked to Langham, SK last week to show off their wares at the second-ever Ag in Motion. Read more
Farming and Festival Fun at CanolaPALOOZA Agri-retailers and producers enjoyed sun, fun and festival activities on Tuesday, all the while gaining valuable knowledge about innovations, industry trends and best practices in canola farming. Read more
Step Right Up! CanolaPALOOZA is Coming to Manitoba Portage la Prairie will welcome over 150 growers, researchers and agronomists from the canola industry to join the fun at the first Manitoba canolaPALOOZA event on Tuesday, June 21st. Read more
Parkland Fertilizers New Location Grand Opening Parkland Fertilizers is hosting an open house Friday, celebrating the company's 40th anniversary and the grand opening of their new location in Wetaskiwin. Read more