A new FCC survey says farmers are taking more advantage of computer farm management progams. FCC AgExpert manager Krista Kilback, says farmers are using field data to improve management skills and income. She says the computer program enables farmers to monitor a wide range of field and livestock practices. Kilback says the survey found 90 […]
Farm Credit Canada sees ongoing strong prices for cattle this year. FCC economist Des Sobool says prices are continuing upward as part of a two year trend to rising prices. He says cattle prices are about 12 percent higher than last year’s average. He says prices should remain quite good due to strong demand and […]
Farm Credit Canada says the 2023 crop will be the most expensive ever planted. FCC senior economist Leigh Anderson says the Canadian crop input market achieved record sales last year of 21.8 billion dollars, up 26 percent from the year before. And he expects it to continue this year, rising 6 percent. He says diesel […]
Regina-based Farm Credit Canada has a new leader. The federal government has named Justine Hendricks as the next president and CEO of FCC. Hendricks comes from Export Development Canada, where she is the senior vice president of sustainable business and Enablement. Hendricks says agriculture is an area of great importance to the Canadian economy […]
Interest rate hikes have reached their highest point according to the chief economist at Regina-based Farm Credit Canada. FCC chief economist J.P. Gervais forecasts interest rate hikes have plateaued. But he doesn’t expect any reduction in rates early in the new year, and feels the rates will remain at the current level for most […]
Regina-based Farm Credit Canada has awarded 1.5 million dollars to 85 rural community projects across Canada. The manager of community investment, Carla Warnyca, says community improvement projects receive between 5 and 25 thousand dollars across Canada. The funds are distributed to communities with populations below 150 thousand. The goal is to improve the quality of […]
A cattle and hogs market update from Farm Credit Canada has some positive news for producers. FCC chief agriculture economist, J.P. Gervais, says there is strength in cattle and hog prices but some concerns about the long-term outlook. He says limited supply and good demand reflect relatively strong hog and cattle prices this fall. […]
Farm Credit Canada says Young Farmer Summit events are returning this winter, both in-person and virtually. Farmers can register for the on-line event to get practical farm management advice and also attend an event in person. The feature event runs November 15th in a virtual format. As well, an in-person event is set for […]
Regina-based Farm Credit Canada is offering up to 2 thousand dollars to cattle producers who are certified for sustainability production. The director of sustainability programs at FCC, Curtis Grainger, says eligible producers must be customers of FCC. He says the certified program revolves around five principles, including natural resources, people and community, animal health, […]
