Reading Time: 2 minutes A coalition of oil and biofuel groups will meet with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday to make the case for higher federal mandates for biomass diesel blending, according to three sources familiar with the plans.
Oil and biofuel coalition to meet with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Alberta-based Sunterra companies in financial, legal trouble
The home-grown company is renowned for its diversified model and value-added processing
Reading Time: 3 minutes Alberta-based Sunterra Farms has filed notice for protection under federal bankruptcy and insolvency laws to restructure itself financially while three of its U.S. subsidiaries face mounting legal and financial woes.
Policy institute calls for open review of ag spending
It’s been 13 years since agricultural spending was reviewed, and some programs may no longer meet producer needs
Reading Time: 4 minutes A full-scale review of Canadian agricultural spending should be a top priority in this time of global uncertainty, said a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.
Less corn, more soybeans, wheat stocks says USDA report
Reading Time: 2 minutes As the trade expected, stocks of United States corn fell back compared to a year ago while those for soybeans and wheat came in higher. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued its grains stocks as of March 1 report on Monday.
More corn to be seeded, USDA forecasts
Reading Time: 2 minutes As expected, there's to be an increase in corn plantings this spring, the United States Department of Agriculture estimated in its prospective planting report released on March 31. As well, the USDA reduced soybean and all wheat plantings.
David Thompson announced as new NFU Executive Director
Reading Time: < 1 minute The National Farmers Union (NFU) has announced Ontario researcher David Thompson as its next Executive Director. Thompson previously served as Farm Labour and Special Projects Manager for the NFU Ontario (NFUO).
India and US making progress towards trade deal, officials say
Reading Time: 2 minutes Indian and U.S. officials discussed trade issues including the reduction of tariffs and easing of non-tariff barriers, making progress towards a bilateral trade agreement during several days of talks in New Delhi, they said on Saturday.
Carney says supply management “off the table” in negotiations with Trump
Two leaders agreed to begin comprehensive economic, security negotiations after April 28 election says Carney
Reading Time: 2 minutes Supply management won't be part of trade negotiations and tariff discussions, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday.
ANALYSIS: U.S. auto sector tariffs an “own goal”
Uncertainty caused by the on-again-off-again tariff threat has already disrupted production of some vehicles
Reading Time: 3 minutes The uncertainty caused by the on-again-off-again tariff threat has already disrupted production of some vehicles
Farmland becoming less affordable: FCC
Reading Time: 2 minutes Buying farmland became more costly in 2024, according to Farm Credit Canada.
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