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Canola tariffs hit hard as AgriStability program falls short: Sask Oilseeds
Saskatchewan farmers might not be getting the help they need after China slapped a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian canola oil.Codie Nagy, vice-chair of Sask Oilseeds, said the federal government's mov...
Mar 26, 2025
Ottawa commits to addressing spent fowl fraud
Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) say they're encouraged by the recent statement from the federal government regarding the fraudulent importation of broiler meat mislabeled as spent fowl. CFC said it's ...
Mar 26, 2025
AgriStability enhancements get mixed reaction from Sask. government
The recent enhancements to the federal government's AgriStability program have drawn a mixed reaction in Saskatchewan, with Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison expressing both appreciation and frustra...
Mar 25, 2025
Farmers and agri-business embrace new March dates at Canada's Farm Show
The agricultural community came together to prepare for the upcoming growing season at Canada's Farm Show in Regina, Sask. last week. The inaugural March event welcomed exhibitors, businesses, sponsor...
Mar 25, 2025
Provincial action needed after federal tariff relief measures
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is urging the Saskatchewan Government for prompt action and financial aid following the federal government's increase in AgriStability sup...
Mar 25, 2025
Insights into global markets for Canadian wheat
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...
Mar 24, 2025
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 grai...
Mar 24, 2025
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 ...
Mar 23, 2025
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...
Mar 21, 2025
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 provide...
Mar 21, 2025