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Saskatchewan industries face tariff fallout as Canada protects supply management
Canada's focus on protecting Canadian farmers through supply management has exposed other industries, according to one professor, leaving them to bear the brunt of tariffs.University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist Stuart Smyth spoke on Aug. 24, just days after trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S. fail...
Aug 24, 2026
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Outstanding Research recognized
USask Professor presented with national award
A nationally and internationally recognized leader in beef cattle management and forage production has been recognized with one of the Canadian beef industry's top honours. Dr. Bart Lardner is the recipient of the 2026 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation. It was presented at the Canadi...
Aug 20, 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...
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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...
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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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Not everyone is optimistic
Saskatchewan industries face tariff fallout as Canada protects supply management
Canada's focus on protecting Canadian farmers through supply management has exposed other industries, according to one professor, leaving them to bear the brunt of tariffs.University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist Stuart Smyth spoke on Aug. 24, just days after trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S. fail...
Aug 24, 2026
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Outstanding Research recognized
USask Professor presented with national award
A nationally and internationally recognized leader in beef cattle management and forage production has been recognized with one of the Canadian beef industry's top honours. Dr. Bart Lardner is the recipient of the 2026 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation. It was presented at the Canadi...
Aug 20, 2026
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Harvest
Harvest moving slowly in Sask. as farmers hope for warmer weather
Harvest is moving slowly on farms across Saskatchewan, as producers hope for warm weather to help bring their crops to maturity.According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, which covered the week ending on Monday, harvest is four per cent complete across the province, well behind t...
Aug 20, 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...
6h ago
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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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Harvest
Harvest moving slowly in Sask. as farmers hope for warmer weather
Harvest is moving slowly on farms across Saskatchewan, as producers hope for warm weather to help bring their crops to maturity.According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, which covered the week ending on Monday, harvest is four per cent complete across the province, well behind t...
Aug 20, 2026
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Rain delays harvest in Manitoba
Rain fell across most of Manitoba over the past week, and that slowed harvest progress. According to the latest crop report from Manitoba Agriculture even with the wet weather, the crop continued to ripen. James Frey, Applied Research and Production Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture based in Roblin, said the rain wa...
Aug 20, 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...
6h ago
Read More
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...
7h ago
Read More
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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Outstanding Research recognized
USask Professor presented with national award
A nationally and internationally recognized leader in beef cattle management and forage production has been recognized with one of the Canadian beef industry's top honours. Dr. Bart Lardner is the recipient of the 2026 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation. It was presented at the Canadi...
Aug 20, 2026
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Rain delays harvest in Manitoba
Rain fell across most of Manitoba over the past week, and that slowed harvest progress. According to the latest crop report from Manitoba Agriculture even with the wet weather, the crop continued to ripen. James Frey, Applied Research and Production Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture based in Roblin, said the rain wa...
Aug 20, 2026
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Cross border trade
Federal Agriculture Minister discusses trade during U.S. visit
The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food visited the Iowa State Fair on the weekend and met with government officials and agriculture leaders. Heath MacDonald joined Mark Wiseman, Canada's Ambassador to the United States, to highlight the importance of the Canada-U.S. trading relationship and reinforced Canada as a re...
Aug 18, 2026
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Cross border trade
Federal Agriculture Minister discusses trade during U.S. visit
The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food visited the Iowa State Fair on the weekend and met with government officials and agriculture leaders. Heath MacDonald joined Mark Wiseman, Canada's Ambassador to the United States, to highlight the importance of the Canada-U.S. trading relationship and reinforced Canada as a re...
Aug 18, 2026
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Beef
Why is Australian beef cheaper than Canadian beef?
With Australian beef cheaper for shoppers to add to their grocery carts than beef produced inside Canada's borders, a Saskatchewan beef expert is weighing in on considerations for consumers.Jeffrey Yorga, past president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, said the beef market is global, but that doesn't make...
Aug 10, 2026
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Dairy
PM says Ottawa is 'loyal' to supply management system protecting dairy sector
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is "loyal" to the supply management system protecting Canada's dairy sector and is pointing to the Liberals' choice of candidate in an upcoming byelection as proof of that commitment.Supply management has been cited by the U.S. as a key irritant in trade negotiat...
Aug 07, 2026
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Ask someone from Calgary or Vancouver what you do in Kelowna and you'll get the same answer: wine tours. Fair enough. The Okanagan earned that reputation. But spend a summer day here with one of the region's local guides and you'll come home with a different story.You might spend a morning rappelling down a canyon wall...
Jun 15, 2026
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Cultivating Community: How Excite Lethbridge Is Growing Agriculture in Southern Alberta
In a region where fertile fields and steadfast producers define both landscape and livelihood, agriculture isn't just an industry, it's culture, history, and community. At the heart of this vibrant ecosystem, Excite Lethbridge has emerged as a pivotal force, championing gatherings and experiences that celebrate, educat...
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