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The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear Bayer’s bid to sharply limit lawsuits claiming that the company’s Roundup weedkiller causes cancer and potentially avert billions of dollars in damages.
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VIDEO: Farmer inflation double that of other Canadians
Darren Bond with Manitoba Agriculture says farm inflation is hitting Manitoba producers as high as 50 per cent over the…
Manitoba dairy farmers not bothered by milk price freeze
Manitoba announced the 2026 freeze on retail milk prices for one-litre jugs on Jan. 13.
Koscielny in as MFGA board chair
Zack Koscielny is one of several more youthful faces chosen for the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association’s incoming board.
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Peak of the Market named to industry award
Peak of the Market was recently recognized for strengthening the link between Manitoba farmers and local food service kitchens.
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GATE project nears 50 per cent of fundraising goal
Farmers at the SaskWheat annual meeting hear GATE raises $42.65 million, but questions continue over cost of Cereals Canada project.
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Virden livestock auctioneer headed to world championships
Brennin Jack, branch manager of Heartland Livestock Services at Virden, Manitoba, heads to the 2026 World Livestock Auctioneering Championship.
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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…
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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…
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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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U.S. Supreme Court to hear Bayer’s bid to curb Roundup cases
Canada-China roundup: Producer groups applaud tariff relief; pork left out; mix of criticism and praise from Trump administration
Producer groups across Canada expressed a mix of relief and cautious optimism following the news that Canada had struck a deal with China to lower tariffs on canola, peas and other goods, in return for relaxing duties on Chinese electric vehicles.
Opinion: Is a closer trade relationship with China a security risk?
Is a closer trade relationship with China a security risk?
Manitoba Canola Growers Association cautiously optimistic after proposed Canada-China canola tariff relief
The Manitoba Canola Growers Association says proposed canola tariff relief under a Canada-China agreement is positive, but details on canola oil remain unclear.
A good year for flax could lead to more acres in 2026/27
Strong flaxseed prices should encourage more planted acres to the crop this spring, but any increases in area will also depend on the price relationship canola.
Electric vehicles remain wild card in China trade deal
Now that U.S. president Donald Trump’s administration has alienated many of the U.S.’s traditional allies — at least when it comes to trade —many of those countries have been moving swiftly to make new trade alliances that exclude the United States. The goal is to establish new reliable and trustworthy trading networks that can, at
Keystone Agricultural Producers welcomes canola tariff relief
From a Manitoba perspective, KAP noted pork remains outside the scope of the announcement
KAP's general manager is encouraged by renewed diplomatic engagement between Canada and China.
Pea prices respond to China tariff deal
Pulse Canada notes there should be enough time to move old crop peas in a meaningful way before the next crop comes off in August and September
Pea prices have already responded to China trade deal. Pulse Canada unsure if it will lobby Ottawa for compensation.
Alberta Canola applauds China deal, calls for greater domestic consumption
Alberta Canola is relieved as Canada expects second-largest trading partner China to lower tariffs on canola, peas and seafood.
Canola growers seek tariff compensation
A recent study determined that losses were $2 to $4 billion in 2025-26
The canola sector will be seeking compensation from Ottawa for billions of dollars in damages caused by the trade spat with China.
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