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2024 harvest wrap-up: Minister Sigurdson

As the 2024 growing season comes to a close, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson issued the following statement: “While many Albertans were enjoying beautiful fall days with above-average temperatures, farmers were working around the clock to get crops off their fields before the weather turned. I commend their continued dedication to growing quality crops, putting food on tables across the province and around the world. “Favourable weather conditions in August and early September allowed for a rapid start to harvest, leading to quick and efficient completion. “The final yield estimates show that while the South, North West and Peace regions were slightly above average, the yields in the Central and North East regions were below average. “Crop quality for oats and dry peas is currently exceeding the five-year average, with a higher rate of these crops grading in the top two grade categories. In contrast, spring wheat, durum, barley and canola are all grading in the

Manitoba Government Continues Making Agricultural Crown Land Leases More Affordable for Producers

The Manitoba government is freezing the scheduled rental rate for agricultural Crown land (ACL) forage leases for the 2025 growing season to ensure ACL leases remain affordable for Manitoba cattle producers, Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today. “Freezing the 2025 forage lease and permit rates to match the 2024 rate will provide support to Manitoba producers,” said Kostyshyn. “We are also extending the timeline for producers to submit an appraisal report and apply for improvement costs to leased land for leases expiring this year.” In 2024, the province effectively froze ACL forage lease and permit rental rates, noted the minister. For 2025, the annual rent will be set at the same rate as 2024 for ACL forage leases and permits, which means producers won’t see an increase to the rate on their invoice for 2025. “Manitoba’s agricultural Crown land lease holders work hard at what they do,” added Kostyshyn. “Our government is committed to affordability and this freeze wi

Preston Feight Appointed to Deere Board of Directors

Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) today announced the appointment of R. Preston Feight to the company's board of directors. He currently serves as chief executive officer of PACCAR Inc (Nasdaq: PCAR), a Fortune 500 company and a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates.

Jenner Ag to Host Ag Expo in Taylorville

Jenner Ag will host its Ag Expo on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, from 3 to 7 p.m. at its Taylorville location, 1800 E. Main Cross St. (corner of Routes 48 and 29)

AGCO Agriculture Foundation Donates $50,000 to Georgia Hurricane Relief Fund Initiative

The Georgia Department of Agriculture and leading agricultural organizations have recently banded together to build a relief fund for Georgia farmers impacted by the storm.

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