There was a time when large bands of sheep grazed the high alpine ranges in BC’s Okanagan and North Thompson regions.
Weather is creating a fairly volatile trading in the grain markets.
Hopefully everyone does not mind me looking more into the history of the elevators in our Botha area.
Come on to the seniors’ centre tonight at 7:15 p.m. and enjoy a friendly game of Bingo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Whenever one hears about another ag industry study being released one tends to approach it with some cynicism.
A recent announcement by a new player in the grain business has received positive response from industry stakeholders.
Weather from the East Coast – Tropical Storm Bill – that's actually created headaches for farmers from the Delta up through the Midwest.
For those of us long in the tooth seeing old issues and schemes coming back is part of the march of time.
One is amazed what comes to light with research on controversial issues of the day.
...... but it's a calculated move on both sides, as seen with anti-oilsands and anti-Alberta lobby groups in BC.
...eating or drinking them might be the answer to the dandelion problem.
Wheat and corn prices have picked up lately, thanks to some sub-zero temperatures over the past few weeks and a depreciating U.S. dollar.
A visit to the Elk Valley area between Sparwood and Fernie, BC noted some changes since your humble writer first arrived there in 1970.
It wasn’t long ago that the ag industry was engulfed in much consternation about the Canada-European Union Free Trade Agreement
Seeding continues in Western Canada with all Canadian Prairie provinces well ahead of their-year averages.
It’s not just the Alberta energy industry that is feeling some consternation from the recent NDP election victory
The recent fuel spill in Vancouver harbour showed once again how woefully unprepared BC is...
Plant 2015 continues south of the 49th parallel with some activity here in Western Canada
At times there can be up to 20 ships waiting mainly for grains and oilseeds.
With an early spring, we’re hitting that time of the month where field activity is picking up steam.