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Nutrien’s decision to build U.S. export terminal made to meet potash demand
Agricultural product provider Nutrien's decision this week to build a US$1-billion potash export terminal in Longview, Washington, rather than in Canada was made to "meet rising demand for Saskatchewa...
Nov 23, 2025
Ag in Motion named Business Event of the Year by Tourism Canada
Western Canada's largest outdoor farm show is in the national spotlight.Ag in Motion, located near Langham, Sask. received the Business Event of the Year at the Canadian Tourism Awards.Rob O'Connor, S...
Nov 21, 2025
Family farmers call on Ottawa to modernize tax laws
Family farmers across Canada are calling on the federal government to modernize tax laws prohibiting them from passing properties down to their nieces and nephews. Under the Income Tax Act (ITA), a fa...
Nov 21, 2025
Alberta canola farmers step up to fill positions on its board of directors
When nominations closed for the Alberta Canola Producers Commission director elections, just enough people let their names stand. All of the candidates were elected by acclamation in regions 1, 4, 7, ...
Nov 20, 2025
Canadian Barley Research Coalition invests $1.15 million in barley breeding
Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) will provide $1,148,900 over three years in a Core Barley Breeding Agreement with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). The producer-funded investment will...
Nov 19, 2025
Farmers from across Canada gather for National Farmers Union convention
Food sovereignty and justice are themes this year at the gathering of the advocacy group. Phil Mount, vice-president of policy at the union, said food sovereignty is a timely topic as the trade war wi...
Nov 19, 2025
Premier Moe says he's supportive of pipeline to northern B.C., reallowing tankers
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said he's hopeful the federal government and Alberta can make progress on getting a pipeline built and allowing some tanker traffic on the northern B.C. coast. Moe said ...
Nov 19, 2025
Food sovereignty on menu as farmers from across Canada gather in New Brunswick
Farmers from across Canada are gathering in New Brunswick this week for the annual National Farmers Union convention.Food sovereignty and justice are themes this year at the gathering of the advocacy ...
Nov 19, 2025
Alberta ag societies benefit from provincial funding
Alberta agricultural societies will get much needed funds.The Alberta government will provide $2.5-million for major agricultural society facility upgrades. In the past, ag societies got help with imp...
Nov 18, 2025
Canadian wheat crop a pleasant surprise
Canadian wheat growers produced a good quality wheat crop with above-average volumes and yields in 2025. In its annual New Wheat Crop Report to global and domestic customers of Canadian wheat, Cereals...
Nov 18, 2025