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).
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David Thompson announced as new NFU Executive Director
Grain prices continue to orbit tariff talk
Tariffs and trade wars flying in multiple directions have left room for pleny of speculation as the new realities of the Canadian grain market start to play out
Tariffs and trade wars flying in multiple directions have left room for pleny of speculation as the new realities of the Canadian grain market start to play out.
Manitoba invests up to $1.5 million to create tariff response program
Province funding Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters to create a Manitoba tariff response program
The province of Manitoba is partnering with the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters to forumulate a provincial tariff response program.
Republicans might save U.S. agriculture, but it won’t help Canadian farmers
Canadian agriculture sectors counting on U.S. farmer pressure to move the needle on Trump’s tariff policy might be dissapointed
Canadian agriculture sectors counting on U.S. farmer pressure to move the needle on Trump’s tariff policy might be dissapointed
Manitoba follows Prairie trend on farmland value growth
Like the other Prairie provinces, Manitoba showed growth in 2024 but it paled compared to 2023
Manitoba farmland values continued to appreciate in 2025, but more slowly, and at a lesser rate that Canada as a whole.
Carney election could change agriculture priorities ahead of federal election
Mark Carney has been chosen as the next leader of Canada’s federal Liberal Party: What does that mean for Canadian agriculture?
Canadian agriculture starts to takes stock of its fortunes with Mark Carney chosen as the next leader of Canada’s federal Liberal Party and next Canadian prime minister, at least until a new election is called.
Canadian farmers promised federal investment, but expert worries it’s not enough
As tariff drama heated up in the first week of March, the Government of Canada announced funding for diversified trade, as well as pushing interest-free portions of advance payments back up to $250,000
In the face of tariff drama, the Government of Canada announced funding for diversified trade, as well as pushing interest-free portions of advance payments back up to $250,000, both aimed to help Canadian agriculture and farmers
Pros and pitfalls of being a digital poster child for farming
Agriculturally-leaning social media influencers use their online presence to bring farm stories directly to consumer, but it also puts them and their farms in a sometimes uncomfortable spotlight
Agriculturally-leaning social media influencers use their online presence to bring farm stories directly to consumer, but it also puts them and their farms in a sometimes uncomfortable spotlight
Get better crops by understanding soil pH
The soil pH in your field can affect yields, nutrient availability and crop protection efficacy
Soil pH in a field impacts crop nutrient availability and growth. Regular soil testing helps Canadian farmers optimize harvest yields and soil health.
Research money headed for 36 cropping projects
The three dozen funded research projects include crop breeding, root rot disease management and crop residue management impacts
Newly funded agriculture research projects in Manitoba include crop breeding improvements, root rot diseases and crop residue
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