Reading Time: < 1 minute federal government proposed several months ago to increase the compensation rate from 80 to 90 per cent and double the maximum payment from $3 million to $6 million
Agriculture ministers agree to AgriStability changes
federal government proposed several months ago to increase the compensation rate from 80 to 90 per cent and double the maximum payment from $3 million to $6 million
Canada’s steel import duties violate WTO rules, says China
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Chinese embassy in Ottawa criticized duties slapped by Canada this week on Chinese imported steel, saying on Friday they violated World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and disrupted the global trade order.
Canada eyes Mercosur trade pact to reduce U.S. reliance, minister says
Seeking to diversify trade
Reading Time: 2 minutes Canada's International Trade Minister said on Thursday that there was interest from both sides to advance trade talks with South American bloc Mercosur, as Ottawa seeks new deals in a push to diversify from the U.S.
Canada and New Zealand resolve dairy trade dispute, Canada says
Only minor policy changes to TRQs
Reading Time: < 1 minute Canada and New Zealand have reached a “mutually satisfactory” resolution to a long-running dispute over access for dairy products, the Canadian government said in a statement on Thursday.
Second Harvest redirecting surplus food to those in need
Organization expanded out of Ontario during the pandemic, seeing more need than ever
Reading Time: 2 minutes Second Harvest, billed as Canada's largest food rescuer, was on hand at Ag in Motion in Langham, Saskatchewan, from July 15 to 17 to connect with farmers and raise awareness of their presence on the Prairies.
Saskatchewan crop conditions vary, but good to fair overall
Recent rains beneficial
Reading Time: 2 minutes Crop conditions across Saskatchewan were variable in mid-July, but in good to fair condition overall, said the weekly provincial crop report.
Advance payment changes called for
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture policy summit examined several topics the industry is dealing with right now, including trade, and saw a major commodity group rejoin the organization
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Canadian Federation of Agriculture policy summit examined several topics the industry is dealing with right now, including trade, and saw a major commodity group rejoin the organization
VIDEO: Green Lightning and Nytro Ag win sustainability innovation award
Recipient says accepting award was a humbling experience
Reading Time: < 1 minute Nytro Ag Corp and Green Lightning recieved an innovation award at Ag in Motion 2025 for the Green Lightning Nitrogen Machine, which converts atmospheric nitrogen into a plant-usable form.
Ag in Motion speaker highlights need for biosecurity on cattle operations
Small changes can have big effects on your farm’s biosecurity
Reading Time: 2 minutes Ag in Motion highlights need for biosecurity on cattle farms. Government of Saskatchewan provides checklist on what you can do to make your cattle operation more biosecure.
Outdoor farm show a trade supercharger says commissioner
Canada’s top trade booster sings praises of Ag In Motion’s hands on approach
Reading Time: 2 minutes Canadian Chief Trade Commissioner Sara Wilshaw says international buyers love the chance to see farm equipment in the field in Saskatchewan.
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