Rabies outbreak
Quebec confirms infected cow as outbreak of raccoon rabies continues
Quebec has confirmed its first case of raccoon rabies in a cow as the disease continues to spread in an ongoing outbreak.The Quebec ministry of agriculture, fisheries and food says the cow died on Oct. 30, the day the first symptoms appeared, and the rabies infection was confirmed on Wednesday.It adds that the animal w...
Nov 9, 2026
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Commercial agreements
Beijing, Ottawa agree to extend deal on canola, Chinese steel access to late 2028
Beijing and Ottawa are extending a January agreement to provide Chinese market access to Canadian imports in exchange for Canadian market access for Chinese steel and aluminum.In March, after Prime Minister Mark Carney's January visit to Beijing, China dropped tariffs on Canadian canola meal, peas, lobster and crab.Can...
Nov 4, 2026
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Amendment to the Income Tax Act
Federal budget proposes historic tax reform to preserve family farms
A year-long advocacy campaign to protect Canadian family farms achieved a breakthrough in this year's federal budget. Farmstrong Financial has been promoting the idea of providing tax breaks to nephews or nieces interested in taking over land ownership from their uncles and aunts. Derryn Shrosbree, founder of Farmstron...
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2026 Federal Budget
Farm group applauds tax changes in recent budget
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) said many components of the federal budget will benefit farmers and the agri-food sector. Among the measures announced, CFA welcomed provisions that support intergenerational farm transfers, investments in Canada's Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax incenti...
Nov 9, 2026
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Rabies outbreak
Quebec confirms infected cow as outbreak of raccoon rabies continues
Quebec has confirmed its first case of raccoon rabies in a cow as the disease continues to spread in an ongoing outbreak.The Quebec ministry of agriculture, fisheries and food says the cow died on Oct. 30, the day the first symptoms appeared, and the rabies infection was confirmed on Wednesday.It adds that the animal w...
Nov 9, 2026
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wrapping up
Saskatchewan harvest 99 per cent complete, yields match 10-year average
With harvest wrapping up across Saskatchewan, the province has issued its final crop report of 2026.The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture reported that the overall harvest is 99 per cent complete, with "only a few acres of later-seeded crops remaining in the field."Flax currently sits at 93 per cent comple...
Nov 5, 2026
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Commercial agreements
Beijing, Ottawa agree to extend deal on canola, Chinese steel access to late 2028
Beijing and Ottawa are extending a January agreement to provide Chinese market access to Canadian imports in exchange for Canadian market access for Chinese steel and aluminum.In March, after Prime Minister Mark Carney's January visit to Beijing, China dropped tariffs on Canadian canola meal, peas, lobster and crab.Can...
Nov 4, 2026
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tariffs impact farm equipment and parts
Ag Equipment dealers call for free and fair trade post U.S. midterm elections
One of the largest Canada-U.S. trade associations called on Ottawa to make trade with the United States a top priority in its renewed negotiations with Washington. Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) want tariff certainty, targeted relief for heavy equipment, and a return to the negotiating table. AED members sell,...
Nov 4, 2026
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Crops
Amendment to the Income Tax Act
Federal budget proposes historic tax reform to preserve family farms
A year-long advocacy campaign to protect Canadian family farms achieved a breakthrough in this year's federal budget. Farmstrong Financial has been promoting the idea of providing tax breaks to nephews or nieces interested in taking over land ownership from their uncles and aunts. Derryn Shrosbree, founder of Farmstron...
4h ago
Read More
2026 Federal Budget
Farm group applauds tax changes in recent budget
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) said many components of the federal budget will benefit farmers and the agri-food sector. Among the measures announced, CFA welcomed provisions that support intergenerational farm transfers, investments in Canada's Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax incenti...
Nov 9, 2026
Read More
Commercial agreements
Beijing, Ottawa agree to extend deal on canola, Chinese steel access to late 2028
Beijing and Ottawa are extending a January agreement to provide Chinese market access to Canadian imports in exchange for Canadian market access for Chinese steel and aluminum.In March, after Prime Minister Mark Carney's January visit to Beijing, China dropped tariffs on Canadian canola meal, peas, lobster and crab.Can...
Nov 4, 2026
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tariffs impact farm equipment and parts
Ag Equipment dealers call for free and fair trade post U.S. midterm elections
One of the largest Canada-U.S. trade associations called on Ottawa to make trade with the United States a top priority in its renewed negotiations with Washington. Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) want tariff certainty, targeted relief for heavy equipment, and a return to the negotiating table. AED members sell,...
Nov 4, 2026
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Livestock
Amendment to the Income Tax Act
Federal budget proposes historic tax reform to preserve family farms
A year-long advocacy campaign to protect Canadian family farms achieved a breakthrough in this year's federal budget. Farmstrong Financial has been promoting the idea of providing tax breaks to nephews or nieces interested in taking over land ownership from their uncles and aunts. Derryn Shrosbree, founder of Farmstron...
4h ago
Read More
2026 Federal Budget
Farm group applauds tax changes in recent budget
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) said many components of the federal budget will benefit farmers and the agri-food sector. Among the measures announced, CFA welcomed provisions that support intergenerational farm transfers, investments in Canada's Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax incenti...
Nov 9, 2026
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Rabies outbreak
Quebec confirms infected cow as outbreak of raccoon rabies continues
Quebec has confirmed its first case of raccoon rabies in a cow as the disease continues to spread in an ongoing outbreak.The Quebec ministry of agriculture, fisheries and food says the cow died on Oct. 30, the day the first symptoms appeared, and the rabies infection was confirmed on Wednesday.It adds that the animal w...
Nov 9, 2026
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tariffs impact farm equipment and parts
Ag Equipment dealers call for free and fair trade post U.S. midterm elections
One of the largest Canada-U.S. trade associations called on Ottawa to make trade with the United States a top priority in its renewed negotiations with Washington. Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) want tariff certainty, targeted relief for heavy equipment, and a return to the negotiating table. AED members sell,...
Nov 4, 2026
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Be What the World Needs
A new chapter for digital agriculture and Indigenous knowledge at USask
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) officially opened the Nutrien Digital Agriculture Centre and the kihci-okâwîmâw askiy (Great Mother Earth) Knowledge Centre. The two centres, located just steps apart, mark the beginning of a new chapter for the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and the co...
Nov 3, 2026
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Soil health
Solving tough soil problems with cover crops
Producers face many challenges during the growing season. Weed pressure, fertility, drought, and poor water infiltration can impact production. A series of workshops in Saskatchewan this week will provide practical advice on how cover crops and healthy soils can address some of today's toughest farming challenges. Cove...
Nov 2, 2026
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2026 Federal Budget
Farm group applauds tax changes in recent budget
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) said many components of the federal budget will benefit farmers and the agri-food sector. Among the measures announced, CFA welcomed provisions that support intergenerational farm transfers, investments in Canada's Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax incenti...
Nov 9, 2026
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Roundup
Ag roundup for Friday, September 18
The provincial crop report shows that harvest progress ground to a halt last week. Just 32 percent of the crop is in the bin province-wide, well short of the five-year and 10-year averages of 71 and 63 per cent. Some areas are even further behind due to the rainfall, says provincial crops extension specialist Augustine...
Sep 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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Farming roots guide New Era Ag's approach in Melfort
For the team at New Era Ag Technologies in Melfort, agriculture is both a profession and a connection to home.Co-founder and general manager Ashley Heavin grew up on her family's grain farm in Melfort before pursuing agronomy and a career in agricultural retail. Fellow co-founder and agronomist Mark Gordon also grew up...
Oct 21, 2026
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
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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Buy Now, Pay Later!
Spring 2026 Early Buy Program
Purchase your spring farm fuel now, and don't pay until June 2026. This program offers flexible fuel delivery timing, deferred billing options aligned with regional seeding schedules, and the added benefit of earning equity and cash back through Lake Country Co-op. Avoid the seasonal price increases by securing your ra...
Mar 9, 2026
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