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Producers aren’t panicking over tariffs and trade threats

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) surveyed its members this spring to get a sense of…

June 26, 2025

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Where to get Country Guide during a postal strike

Reading Time: 2 minutes Delivery of our magazine may be disrupted as of May 23 by the ongoing labour dispute…

May 20, 2025

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What do you want to know before voting in Canada’s federal election?

Reading Time: 2 minutes Glacier FarmMedia is dedicated to covering the 2025 federal election with your interests as farmers as…

March 26, 2025

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Moe says China trip laid ground work

By Janelle Rudolph 20 hours ago

Reading Time: 2 minutes Saskatchewan premier says signals of moving forward on canola tariffs can be seen in moves from Chinese and Canadian governments

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News, Reuters

USDA considering economic aid for farmers this fall, says secretary

By Leah Douglas, Reuters 23 hours ago

Reading Time: < 1 minute The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working with Congress to evaluate whether economic aid might be needed for the nation’s farmers this fall amid trade disputes and record-high yields, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Monday.

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Crops, News

Review coming for Canadian wheat breeding

By Jeff Melchior 1 day ago

Reading Time: 2 minutes Canadian Wheat Research Coalition says review of the wheat breeding innovation system will make sure research meets farmer needs.

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New Quebec ag minister named in shuffle

By Dave Bedard 4 days ago

Reading Time: < 1 minute Farmers in Quebec get a new representative at the provincial cabinet table as Premier Francois Legault names Donald Martel the new minister of agriculture, replacing Andre Lamontagne.

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Agrichemicals firm Corteva explores splitting seed and pesticide units, WSJ reports

By Reuters 4 days ago

Reading Time: < 1 minute U.S. agrichemicals company Corteva is exploring a breakup that would separate its seed and pesticide businesses into two separate companies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Separating its crop-seed unit from its pesticide business could help shield its seeds from any potential future liabilities associated with its pest […] Read more

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Quebec pork company calls for transparency around gene-edited pigs

By Geralyn Wichers 4 days ago

Reading Time: 2 minutes Quebec-based pork company duBreton is calling for transparency around meats from gene-edited pigs on concerns that a lack of mandatory labelling will confuse consumers, and dilute certification claims. The organic sector is also calling for labelling rules.

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Crops, News

Dekalb’s blast from the past

By Gord Gilmour 4 days ago

Reading Time: < 1 minute Bayer celebrated the brand’s greatest seed hits at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

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Canada had constructive talks with China over canola dispute, Ottawa says

By Reuters 4 days ago

Reading Time: < 1 minute Canadian officials had constructive talks with their Chinese counterparts about Beijing’s tariffs on canola during a recent visit, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office said in a statement on Friday.

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Grain Growers call for Port of Vancouver to be included in federal major projects

By Phil Franz-Warkentin 5 days ago

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is calling on the federal government and the Major Projects Office to designate the Port of Vancouver and its connecting rail infrastructure as a project of national significance. The first list of projects being considered was released Sept. 11.

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Ag tech success potential improved with farmer connections

By John Greig 5 days ago

Reading Time: 2 minutes Ag tech company success is more likely when they connect with farmers to pilot test their potential products.

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