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Trade war
Manitoba announces tariff supports, expands farm loan programs
Manitoba producers are welcoming action taken by the provincial government to cushion the impact on agriculture due to the escalating Canada-United States trade dispute. The response is roughly $100 million in targeted support to protect Manitoba workers, businesses, and producers. Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn sa...
11h ago
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2026 Livestock Tax Deferral regions
Agriculture minister announces initial areas eligible for livestock tax deferral
For the first time in many years Saskatchewan and Manitoba are not on the initial list of 2026 Livestock Tax Deferral regions. The map covers a small portion of southern Alberta and a big chunk on BC in the Okanagan Region, the southern Northwest Territories, northern Quebec, and all of Labrador. It allows producers ...
Sep 01, 2026
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Seeding technology
Bourgault Industries to produce seeders for CNH
Bourgault seeders will be sporting some new colours. Bourgault Industries entered into an agreement with CNH, to supply co-branded Case IH and New Holland equipment made by Bourgault and distributed through CNH's dealer network in North America and Australia. This includes precision seeding air drill systems and high...
Aug 31, 2026
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Boosting soybean protein
The essential role of zinc and sulphur in sustainable crop production
Soybeans are a critical element of the global food supply. It accounts for roughly two-thirds of plant-based protein meal output worldwide. Canada is a global leader in sustainable soybean production, with 70 per cent of its crop, one of the country's top three by value, exported annually. Brazilian scientist Gabriel ...
Aug 28, 2026
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Sharing responsibilites
Two Saskatchewan farmers to lead oat grower organization
There have been some changes to the leadership at an organization that representes oat growers across western Canada. The Prairie Oat Growers Association has appointed Saskatchewan producer Elwood White as its newest co-president. White, who farms near Pangman, Sask., joins current Co-President Ambrely Ralph of Arborfi...
Aug 27, 2026
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2026 Saskatchewan Crop Report
More farmers begin harvest in Saskatchewan
Harvest is now underway in all regions of Saskatchewan. It was relatively warm across the province for the week of Aug. 18 to 24, which helped with crop development. Crops Extension Specialist Davidson Ugheoke said about 11 per cent of the crop is in the bin. "That is significantly behind the five- and 10-year a...
Aug 27, 2026
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Crops

Trade war
Manitoba announces tariff supports, expands farm loan programs
Manitoba producers are welcoming action taken by the provincial government to cushion the impact on agriculture due to the escalating Canada-United States trade dispute. The response is roughly $100 million in targeted support to protect Manitoba workers, businesses, and producers. Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn sa...
11h ago
Read More
2026 Livestock Tax Deferral regions
Agriculture minister announces initial areas eligible for livestock tax deferral
For the first time in many years Saskatchewan and Manitoba are not on the initial list of 2026 Livestock Tax Deferral regions. The map covers a small portion of southern Alberta and a big chunk on BC in the Okanagan Region, the southern Northwest Territories, northern Quebec, and all of Labrador. It allows producers ...
Sep 01, 2026
Read More
Seeding technology
Bourgault Industries to produce seeders for CNH
Bourgault seeders will be sporting some new colours. Bourgault Industries entered into an agreement with CNH, to supply co-branded Case IH and New Holland equipment made by Bourgault and distributed through CNH's dealer network in North America and Australia. This includes precision seeding air drill systems and high...
Aug 31, 2026
Read More
Boosting soybean protein
The essential role of zinc and sulphur in sustainable crop production
Soybeans are a critical element of the global food supply. It accounts for roughly two-thirds of plant-based protein meal output worldwide. Canada is a global leader in sustainable soybean production, with 70 per cent of its crop, one of the country's top three by value, exported annually. Brazilian scientist Gabriel ...
Aug 28, 2026
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Livestock

Trade war
Manitoba announces tariff supports, expands farm loan programs
Manitoba producers are welcoming action taken by the provincial government to cushion the impact on agriculture due to the escalating Canada-United States trade dispute. The response is roughly $100 million in targeted support to protect Manitoba workers, businesses, and producers. Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn sa...
11h ago
Read More
2026 Livestock Tax Deferral regions
Agriculture minister announces initial areas eligible for livestock tax deferral
For the first time in many years Saskatchewan and Manitoba are not on the initial list of 2026 Livestock Tax Deferral regions. The map covers a small portion of southern Alberta and a big chunk on BC in the Okanagan Region, the southern Northwest Territories, northern Quebec, and all of Labrador. It allows producers ...
Sep 01, 2026
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2026 Saskatchewan Crop Report
More farmers begin harvest in Saskatchewan
Harvest is now underway in all regions of Saskatchewan. It was relatively warm across the province for the week of Aug. 18 to 24, which helped with crop development. Crops Extension Specialist Davidson Ugheoke said about 11 per cent of the crop is in the bin. "That is significantly behind the five- and 10-year a...
Aug 27, 2026
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Some combining started in Manitoba
Roughly four per cent of Manitoba's harvest has been completedThe latest crop report noted scattered rain reached parts of the province with the majority reporting accumulations less than 5 millimeters. The Northwest, Eastern, and parts of the Interlake saw larger amounts near the end of the week. The heaviest was repo...
Aug 26, 2026
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Cross border trade
Concerns over proposed changes to federal food safety regulations
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC)raised concerns about proposed amendments to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) that would allow certain provincially inspected meat products to enter interprovincial trade. Kyle Larkin, CMC President and CEO said that while its members strongly support reducing interprovinc...
Aug 26, 2026
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Tariff feud
National farm organization raises concerns about fallout from Canada-U.S. relations
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) expressed deep concern over the breakdown in Canada-U.S. trade negotiations.CFA President Keith Currie said there could be a significant impact on Canadian farmers and the highly integrated North American agriculture and food system.He said Canada and the U.S. share one of t...
Aug 25, 2026
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