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The sneak peek of Manitoba Ag Days 2026
Canada’s largest indoor farm show, Manitoba Ag Days, returns to Brandon’s Keystone Centre Jan. 20-22, 2026. Here’s what to expect…
Manitoba Ag Days 2026: Local businesses gear up for Brandon farm show
Most of agriculture is seemingly at Manitoba Ag Days each January: Manitoba agribusinesses and farm groups look forward to connecting…
Ag Days Gives Back 2026 focuses on fire response
Manitoba Ag Days charitable program, Ag Days Gives Back, returns for 2026 with a new wave of rural community support…
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Manitoba Ag Days plans star-studded speaker lineup
Dragons’ Den panellist Arlene Dickinson among speaker series highlight for 2026 Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon, alongside slate of agriculture…
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MANITOBA AG DAYS 2026: Stacked equipment category expected at Innovation Showcase
Ten of 28 Innovation Showcase entries at the Manitoba Ag Days 2026 farm show Jan. 20-22 in Brandon are in…
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Ag Days innovation victories bring business benefits
Past Innovation Showcase winners say their award boosted business, farmer interest, product recognition. Manitoba Ag Days 2026 is coming soon.
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The long march to autonomy
The big players in the machinery market keep adding pieces towards autonomous vehicles for farming, but how far away is…
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Finally getting paid for sustainable farming?
Alberta project says they might have a line on a workable ecosystem credit model to reward farmers for sustainability, and…
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Five new CWD cases confirmed in Manitoba
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been found in five more Manitoba deer, including in two new municipalities without previous cases…
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Resignation of Saskatchewan wheat breeder draws concern
USDA, attachés differ on South American soybeans
Prior to the January supply and demand report being released by the United States Department of Agriculture, its attachés in Argentina and Brazil issued their respective reports on oilseed production for 2025/26.
Larger U.S. corn carryout forecast; soybeans/wheat also up
Corn ending stocks in the United States for 2025/26 will be much larger than earlier expectations, according to updated supply/demand tables from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Cattle traceability regulations on hold, for now
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it will hold off on posting new traceability regulations for now.
Canadian National Railway files with U.S. regulator for more details on Union Pacific-Norfolk deal
Canadian National on Monday said it filed a motion with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board that asks the agency to order Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to disclose more details on their proposed merger.
Ahead of Carney visit, China rapeseed meal prices slide near two-week low
China’s most active Zhengzhou rapeseed (canola) meal futures fell on Monday, hovering near their lowest point in more than two weeks, as news of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China this week boosted sentiment around a potential canola-related deal.
CFIA looks for feedback on proposed seed potato rule changes
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is looking for public and industry input on proposed amendments to regulations around seed potatoes.
GMO food labelling review opens questions on gene editing
Canada is wrestling with how gene-editing should translate to voluntary genetically modified food labels, or whether it even should
Federal government funds P.E.I. halal beef processing
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The federal government has pledged more than $2.2 million to expand halal beef processing on Prince Edward Island.
EU states back record South America trade deal after 25 years
EU states gave a provisional go-ahead on Friday for the bloc to sign its largest ever free trade accord with South American group Mercosur, more than 25 years since talks began.
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