Alice McFarlane

Saskatchewan

Agriculture Director and Agripod Host at farmnewsNOW

Mama and wife, professional talker, agvocate, bookworm and lover of the outdoors.

Articles

Genomics and AI Programs to strengthen Canada’s agrifood sector

1 week ago | panow.com | Alice McFarlane

By May 30, 2025 | 3:04 PM Protein Industries Canada announced an additional $15 million in funding to advance genomics and AI technologies bringing new tools to plant-breeders, farmers, ingredient processors and food manufacturers.
Listen: Programs for decommissioning wells

1 week ago | panow.com | Alice McFarlane

By May 30, 2025 | 1:00 PM Decommissioning a well involves properly sealing and filling it to prevent the vertical movement of water, protect groundwater resources, and ensure safety, particularly for farm operations. Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture Programs Specialist Shiela Miller says there is funding available to get the job done right.
Fraser Valley farmers get help recycling ag plastics

1 week ago | panow.com | Alice McFarlane

By May 30, 2025 | 11:35 AM A pilot project will allow some British Columbia farmers to recycle bale wrap and silage plastics. Cleanfarms, the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), and the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food are launching the five-year program.
Cereals Canada provides updates on the Prairie crop

1 week ago | panow.com | Alice McFarlane

By May 29, 2025 | 5:00 PM Cereals Canada has launched its Growing Season Progress Report. Cereals Canada works with provincial departments of agriculture in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba throughout the growing season to gather information on seeding, crop conditions and quality, and harvest progress for spring wheat.
Manitoba spring planting reaches 85 per cent complete

1 week ago | panow.com | Alice McFarlane

By May 29, 2025 | 4:00 PM Drier weather over the past week gave Manitoba growers the opportunity to move quickly to send of another seeding season. Many farmers could wrap up over the next week, according to Sonia Wilson, an oilseed specialist with Manitoba Agriculture. “We saw some precipitation events across the province ranging from zero millimeters to 21.8 mm, but the Interlake received very little rain,” Wilson said.
Saskatchewan farmers take advantage of dry weather to continue seeding

1 week ago | panow.com | Alice McFarlane

By May 29, 2025 | 4:00 PM Topsoil moisture is showing a slight decline due to warm and windy conditions. However, it allowed producers to made significant progress again this week, with seeding now 88 per cent complete in Saskatchewan. This is ahead of the five-year average of 82 per cent and the 10-year average of 85 per cent. The southwest is the furthest advanced in seeding progress at 95 per cent complete.
Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) name 2025 program semi-finalists

1 week ago | panow.com | Alice McFarlane

By May 27, 2025 | 9:57 AM Established by the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) in 2010, the CYL Program welcomes young people ages 18–35 from across Canada involved in all areas of the beef supply chain. The program aims to build the next generation of industry leaders by providing unique mentorship, training, and professional and personal development opportunities in the Canadian beef industry.
U.S. suspends live animal imports through southern border

1 week ago | panow.com | Alice McFarlane

By May 26, 2025 | 4:13 PM Live cattle, horse, and bison imports through U.S. ports of entry along the Mexican border have been halted due to the rapid northward spread of New World Screwworm (NWS). When NWS fly larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh of a living animal, they cause serious, often deadly damage to the animal. NWS can infest livestock, pets, wildlife, occasionally birds, and in rare cases, people. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L.
Bartlett moves into Canada with acquisition of Ceres Global Ag

2 weeks ago | panow.com | Alice McFarlane

By May 23, 2025 | 4:00 PM Bartlett, a Savage company, has signed an agreement to acquire Ceres Global Ag Corp. Based out of Golden Valley, Minnesota, Ceres is an international agricultural, energy and industrial products merchandising and supply chain company with 10 locations in Minnesota, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Listen: Preparations minimize problems as cattle go to pasture this spring

2 weeks ago | panow.com | Alice McFarlane

By Alice McFarlane Listen: Preparations minimize problems as cattle go to pasture this spring May 23, 2025 | 3:37 PM Green grass means that pasture turnout is right around the corner. Dwayne Summach, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist at Outlook says a producers’ “To Do List’ gets longer than the days do. Summach has tips to get ready before the cows and calves go to pasture.