CropLife Canada says U.S. tariffs would be bad enough, agriculture doesn't need the added hit from changes to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).
CropLife Canada calls for halt to Pest Management Regulatory Agency changes, cites tariffs
The threat of U.S. tariffs means Canada should be doing all it can to keep farmers competitive, CropLife Canada says
Canadian government sees agriculture win in free trade agreement with Ecuador
Access for key agriculture exports gained, but not at the cost of supply management
Canada's new free trade deal with Ecuador will provide preferential treatment for Canada's key agriculture exports, such as grains and oilseeds, cereals, meat, pulse crops, processed foods and "sugar-containing" products but won't allow additional access to Canada for for supply-managed products such as dairy, poultry and eggs.
Stein appointed to manage AFA
Newly-hired executive director will lead formulation of strategic plan
The Alberta Federation of Agriculture has appointed Aaron Stein its new executive director. He'll be leading the formulation of a five year strategic plan for the group.
Buhler Industries going private
Winnipeg tractor and implement maker will be delisted from the TSX
Winnipeg's Buhler Industries, which makes Versatile tractors, Farm King augers, and other farm implements, will be privately owned by a Turkish firm under a proposed deal.
Trade uproar sets tone at KAP annual meeting
Tariff delay brings relief, but farmer eyes now turn anxiously to March as agriculture and government look to build better trade footing over the next 30 days
Tariff delay brings relief, but farmer eyes now turn anxiously to March as agriculture and government look to build better trade footing over the next 30 days.
Donald Trump, tariff talk and the coming Amerexit
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff rhetoric risks breaking down the continent-wide economy the U.S., Canada and Mexico have spent decades building
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff rhetoric risks breaking down the integrated trade economy the U.S., Canada and Mexico have spent decades building.
Farm leader Bill Campbell dies
Bill Campbell, a southwestern Manitoba farmer and former Keystone Agricultural Producers president, passes away at the age of 69
Bill Campbell, a southwestern Manitoba farmer and former Keystone Agricultural Producers president, passes away at the age of 69.
Manitoba farmers wary of tariffs at Manitoba Ag Days
Most hope for resolution to situation before it gets out of hand
Manitoba Co-operator staff spoke to several Manitoba farmers about their views on threatened U.S. tariffs. As the single largest destination for Canadian agricultural products, U.S. policy matters to Canadian farmers. When or if the tariffs land remains an open question, with February 1 the latest proposed start date.
Fifteen winners named in Manitoba Ag Days’ Innovation Showcase
Strong field resulted in an additional runner up for the 2025 show
At the 2025 Manitoba Ag Days 15 exhibitors were given awards in the annual innovation showcase.
VIDEO: Manitoba Ag Days pulls in large audience
General Manager Kristen Phillips says crowds have been as strong as ever midway through the event
Ag Days organizers say they’ve seen good crowds and plenty of interest during the first half of the event. The Manitoba Co-operator caught up with Kristen Phillips, the event’s general manager, to talk about crowds, the innovation awards and the packed speaker’s panel. She said organizers are happy with the way the event’s gone so
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