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Insights Report
New report says cereal production in Canada is sustainable
Cereals Canada focused on five markets and the United States that were part of the 2024 New Wheat Crop Trade and Technical Missions. Global Markets for Canadian Wheat: Key Insights Report was released in conjunction with a webinar targeted at farmers, researchers, and industry members. Cereals Canada vice president of ...
52m ago
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Vote for Grain
Grain Growers start campaign to give farmers a voice during the election
As Canadians head to the polls, grain farmers need to be involved so they remain a priority this election. Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is launching Vote for Grain, a national campaign to engage grain farmers in the federal election and ensure their voices are heard.The campaign is available at www.VoteforGrain.ca and...
4h ago
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Tariffs
Federal AgriStability cap to double to help with Chinese canola tariffs impact
The Canadian government has announced support for the country's agriculture sector as it deals with tariffs imposed by China.The federal agriculture department says in a news release that the current payment cap under AgriStability, a program that works similarly to crop insurance, will double to $6 million for the 202...
Mar 23, 2025
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podcast
Alberta farmers struggling in silence amid trade, climate challenges
Thanks to the combined challenges posed by trade and climate, pressure on farmers and others in the agriculture sector is rapidly mounting.This is portrayed, in part, in a new statement from the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), responding to tariffs announced by China.Mounting pressure also means a sharp increase in ment...
Mar 21, 2025
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Canadian Cattle Association Leadership
Cattle group elects new leadership for 2025-26
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) completed its 2025 Annual General Meeting yesterday in Ottawa with events, meetings and election of a new Board of Directors. CCA's producer-elected board provides the direction to the industry with a national voice at federal and international levels on matters of importance to th...
Mar 21, 2025
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Northern rail and port gets support
Feds provide money for the Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill
Trade infrastructure and transportation corridors make it possible for Canada to get its products to global markets. To support that the federal government will be providing funding to open new potential markets through the Arctic and secure reliable surface transportation through northern Manitoba. Roughly $175 millio...
Mar 21, 2025
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Crops

Insights Report
New report says cereal production in Canada is sustainable
Cereals Canada focused on five markets and the United States that were part of the 2024 New Wheat Crop Trade and Technical Missions. Global Markets for Canadian Wheat: Key Insights Report was released in conjunction with a webinar targeted at farmers, researchers, and industry members. Cereals Canada vice president of ...
52m ago
Read More
Vote for Grain
Grain Growers start campaign to give farmers a voice during the election
As Canadians head to the polls, grain farmers need to be involved so they remain a priority this election. Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is launching Vote for Grain, a national campaign to engage grain farmers in the federal election and ensure their voices are heard.The campaign is available at www.VoteforGrain.ca and...
4h ago
Read More
Tariffs
Federal AgriStability cap to double to help with Chinese canola tariffs impact
The Canadian government has announced support for the country's agriculture sector as it deals with tariffs imposed by China.The federal agriculture department says in a news release that the current payment cap under AgriStability, a program that works similarly to crop insurance, will double to $6 million for the 202...
Mar 23, 2025
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podcast
Alberta farmers struggling in silence amid trade, climate challenges
Thanks to the combined challenges posed by trade and climate, pressure on farmers and others in the agriculture sector is rapidly mounting.This is portrayed, in part, in a new statement from the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), responding to tariffs announced by China.Mounting pressure also means a sharp increase in ment...
Mar 21, 2025
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Livestock

podcast
Alberta farmers struggling in silence amid trade, climate challenges
Thanks to the combined challenges posed by trade and climate, pressure on farmers and others in the agriculture sector is rapidly mounting.This is portrayed, in part, in a new statement from the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), responding to tariffs announced by China.Mounting pressure also means a sharp increase in ment...
Mar 21, 2025
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Canadian Cattle Association Leadership
Cattle group elects new leadership for 2025-26
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) completed its 2025 Annual General Meeting yesterday in Ottawa with events, meetings and election of a new Board of Directors. CCA's producer-elected board provides the direction to the industry with a national voice at federal and international levels on matters of importance to th...
Mar 21, 2025
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Highway restrictions
Weight restrictions on Saskatchewan secondary highways begin tomorrow
With spring thaw beginning, weight restrictions are set to start Friday on secondary highways to protect key links of Saskatchewan's road network. These restrictions protect the surface and ground beneath these roads, which become wet and soften with spring thaw. This reduces allowable vehicle weights on rural municipa...
Mar 20, 2025
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2025 Budget
Agriculture spending increases in Saskatchewan budget
The 2025-25 Saskatchewan budget does not contain a contingency plan to deal with tariffs threatened by China and the United States. Finance Minister Jim Reiter said the government will focus on creating conditions to be in a strong financial position to be able to withstand tariffs. The Saskatchewan Association of Rura...
Mar 19, 2025
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SUPPORTS A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Alberta supporting waste reduction and biogas industry with updates to agriculture act
The Government of Alberta has proposed updates to the Agricultural Operations Practices Act, intended to help reduce waste, allow farmers to supplement fertilizer with organic materials and help attract job-creating investment. This act and its regulations provide the rules and standards for all agricultural operations...
Mar 19, 2025
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Canada’s farmland values continued to climb
Saskatchewan leads the way in farmland values
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) reports the average value of Canadian farmland was up 9.3 per cent compared to 11.5 per cent the previous year. Saskatchewan led all provinces at 13.1 per cent but still below the 15.7 per cent set in 2023 and 14.2 per cent in 2022. FCC Chief Economist J.P. Gervais is not surprised by the 13.1 ...
Mar 19, 2025
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