Alberta Grains News Today

Several western Canadian organizations representing producers have joined the fray in expressing their concerns over the proposed merger of Regina based Viterra with the Swiss-founded company Bunge.

Canadians can expect to see more insurance payouts as climate change continues to pressure agricultural production.

To get an idea of the financial toll extreme weather is taking on this country's agriculture industry, look no further than the government of Saskatchewan's books.

To get an idea of the financial toll extreme weather is taking on this countrys agriculture industry, look no further than the government of Saskatchewans books.

Taxpayer money already supports the agriculture industry and some say the bill will go up as climate change-driven natural disasters make it harder for farmers to eke out a living.

Saskatchewan had forecast a more than $1 billion surplus for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, but fresh budget documents released last month show that surplus has completely evaporated, leaving it with an approximate $482 million deficit for the year instead.

As drought conditions in Alberta worsen, one local farmer is holding out hope.

Alberta Grains formed in 2023 from the merger of the Alberta wheat and barley commissions

Alberta Grains formed in 2023 from the merger of the Alberta wheat and barley commissions

Calgarian Mike Flynn, Alberta Grains first executive director, lacks an agriculture background but two decades of leadership experience.