Trade war raises profile of Livestock Price Insurance

Trade war raises profile of Livestock Price Insurance

The cost of Livestock Price Insurance has previously had farmers balking: Tariff-driven market risks though might make a policy worth it for Canadian beef and hog producers this year

Livestock Price Insurance is expensive, but now tariffs are flying fast at Canadian pork and beef producers, and trade war market risks mean farmers may be rethinking that math for 2025.



Canadian farmers promised federal investment, but expert worries it’s not enough

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

Olly Harrison takes a selfie with fans at Agritechnica 2023 in Germany where he was awarded Agri-Influencer of the Year.

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


Manitoba trying to hold the line against wild pigs

Manitoba trying to hold the line against wild pigs

Ryan Brook, a University of Saskatchewan professor, believes that Manitoba and Canada aren’t doing enough to stop the spread of wild pigs across the Canadian Prairies, Manitoba included

Ryan Brook, a University of Saskatchewan professor, believes that Manitoba and Canada aren’t doing enough to stop the spread of wild pigs across the Canadian Prairies, Manitoba included.