About 130 beef cattle from the Nappan Research Farm were sold this spring, including 15 heifers that will contribute to breeding stock in Atlantic Canada. The federal government announced cuts in January that will close the Cumberland County research farm and six others across th
USDA slightly raises corn plantings to 95.34 million acres but tighter stocks mute bearish impact; soybean acreage boost meets expectations. Bruce Blythe,Senior Editor, Commodities,Farm Futures. Grain futures spiked higher and sustained gains after USDA’s highly anticipated acrea
While calling for a reduction of pesticide use in agriculture, the order adds no new funding to federal initiatives. ### Unlock the Full Story with a Civil Eats Membership. Expand your understanding of food systems as a Civil Eats member. The order, issued Thursday ostensibly in
People in the Kootenay region will have better access to locally produced food, while businesses and producers will benefit from new opportunities to reach more customers, thanks to provincial support