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, sponsors, partners, farmers, and guests from across the continent and globe. The sold-out trade show floor, with more than 350 ...

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 support. This comes in response to China's tariffs on canola oil, canola meal, and peas, which threaten Saskatchewan farmer...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

U.S. tariffs pose a big risk for Canada's greenhouse sector, which relies heavily on exports south of the border.Industry experts say Canada can't consume all the extra produce that could be left in limbo because of the trade war. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says the country exported about $1.7 billion dollars in ...

Canola will be paramount for Premier Scott Moe on Friday when he gets on a call with the other premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney.The premiers are expected to get on their first call with the new prime minister Friday afternoon."The very first thing I will bring is 'What's the plan Prime Minister when it come...

Plant-based ingredient manufacturers and food processors will have access to assistance to reformulate using Canadian inputs for the Canadian market in the wake of the ongoing uncertainty around trade with the US. CEO of Protein Industries Canada Robert Hunter said the $3 million program will support the development of...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Canada's new agriculture minister has instructed the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to reduce red tape and harmonize certain regulations with trading partners. In a video posted to social media late yesterday, Kody Blois said the initiatives will help the agriculture sector at a crucial time. "I've establi...

While Prime Minister Mark Carney eliminated the consumer carbon price via Order-in-Council on the day he was sworn in, the Agriculture Carbon Alliance (ACA) said the action provides increased certainty for farmers. But ACA also added ongoing discussions on permanently removing the carbon pricing mechanism for producers...

Agricultural producers on the Prairies stand to benefit from a collaboration between Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) and Genesis Fertilizers Limited Partnership (Genesis Fertilizers). The two organizations will focus on cutting fertilizer import and export costs, improving supply chain reliability, and expanding market reac...

Healthy soil means healthy crops. The percentage of agricultural land in Saskatchewan under a 4R stewardship plan has experienced steady growth, increasing by over 20 per cent from 2022 to 2023. That is part of the reason the province enjoys a reputation as a major global producer of quality agri-food products, accordi...

Farming comes with unique risks, from working with heavy machinery to handling hazardous materials. Keeping farms safe requires ongoing education and access to essential safety tools to prevent accidents before they happen. March 16 to 22, is Agricultural Safety Week, focuses on protecting everyone involved in a farmin...

Most of the region can expect above average runoff this spring. The Water Security Agency (WSA) has released their spring runoff report for 2025. Much of central and southern Saskatchewan can expect above average runoff due to the above normal snowpack from the winter. Melfort, Tisdale, Nipawin, Hudson Bay, and Humbold...

Producers aren't the only ones worried about the Chinese tariffs affecting Canadian canola. The Chinese government is promising to impose tariffs on Canadian canola oil, as well as meal, peas, fish, seafood and pork products. Premier Scott Moe says he's becoming he is becoming increasingly concerned about how they are ...

Saskatchewan canola farmers are caught in the crosshairs in a trade war between Canada and China. China's new 100 per cent tariff on Canadian canola oil is sending shockwaves through the agricultural sector. While raw canola seed exports aren't affected yet, growers like Riley Wallace of Unity, fear they could be next....

Canadian farmers could take a big hit from China's sudden retaliatory tariffs that take aim at canola, pork and other food commodities.China is hitting Canada with 100-per-cent tariffs on canola oil and peas, and 25-per-cent tariffs on pork and aquatic products - loosely mirroring Canada's EV and steel and aluminum lev...

The interest-free limit under the Advance Payments Program (APP) will be set at $250,000 for 2025. Producers had been protesting as the initial announcement made earlier this year indicated the interest-free limit would be set at $100,000 which was at 2021 levels. In making the announcement, Agriculture and Agri-Food M...

Canadian farmers could take a big hit from China's sudden retaliatory tariffs that take aim at canola, pork and other food commodities.Chris Davison, head of the Canola Council of Canada, says the tariffs are prohibitively high and the fallout will be felt across his industry.Davison says China is a top market for Cana...

The life of a farmer is demanding and comes with different challenges and uncertainty. It can have a direct impact on mental health and producers need to have access to mental health support, along with resources and tools that are tailored to their needs. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay said the n...

Some producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Purely Canada Foods have been fully compensated. The farmers, who had eligible claims submitted to the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC), will receive payment through the Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program. Following a review of claims submitted by producers, the ...

The U.S. decision to move forward on 25 per cent tariffs applied to imports of a broad range of Canadian goods will include canola seed, oil, and meal. Canola is the single largest contributor to farm crop cash receipts - grown by nearly 40,000 farmers across the country. In a joint statement, the Canola Council of Can...