Insurance options might help Canadian farmers navigate uncertain trade waters, even if the tariffs threatened by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump become reality.
Insurance builds shield against tariff trade uncertainty: FEATURE
In an age of Trump and international trade tensions, can Canadian agriculture insure its way out of financial fallout?
Don’t panic about U.S. tariffs, Canada has other buyers for its wheat: analysts
Even if tariffs do come, analysts expect that Canadian wheat feeds into enough global markets to cushion potential trade hits
Even if tariffs do come, analysts expect that Canadian wheat feeds into enough global markets that it can weather the storm
High-protein wheat expected to survive tariffs
Analysts say the global appeal of Canadian Western Red Spring wheat will help cushion the effects of any U.S. levies
A 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods exported to the United States would be painful, say market analysts, but some agricultural sectors, such as canola, may feel it more than others. Meanwhile, high-protein wheat classes such as Canadian Western Red Spring (CWRS) may survive the new world order of international trade.
How farmers can navigate the capital gains tax maze
Tax expert says the tax-free rollover can be the farmer's best friend in succession cases, if they're worried about the spike in capital gains tax inclusion
Tax expert says the tax-free rollover can be the farmer’s best friend in succession cases, if they’re worried about the spike in capital gains tax inclusion.
When it comes to getting farm grants, not all advisors are equal
Farmers will want to know their potential farm consultant's credentials, fees, services and successes when hiring
Farmers will want to know their potential farm consultant’s credentials, fees, services and successes when hiring someone to help them access grant money.
Feeding canola to fish
Opening up the aquaculture feed market to canola could save fish farms millions and create a new revenue stream for canola byproduct to sell into
Research out of Alberta is testing the viability of feeding canola byproduct to farmed fish, potentially opening up aquaculture as a market for the oilseed.
Future of Canadian canola could lie in its parts
More value and better markets for canola components, not just the seed, could be key to the future of the sector
The future of canola isn’t necessarily about yield. Industry needs better value, markets and quality of the oilseed’s parts, says seed company representative.
Are white ear tags shortchanging beef-on-dairy calves?
Are beef-on-dairy calf prices suffering because of their ear tags compared to what beef calves fetch at auction?
Are beef-on-dairy calf prices suffering compared to what beef calves fetch at auction because of their ear tags? Beef-on-dairy animals must be fitted with white DairyTrace tags, even if they’re bound for the meat market.
From biofuel hopes to trade hurdles: canola industry leader sums up 2024
Despite current and potential trade challenges, canola is more important to Canada than ever, Canola Council of Canada executive says
Canola Council of Canada executive runs downs the good, the bad and the future prospects of canola, looking back at 2024, from threatened tariffs to the hopes of the biofuel market.
FEATURE: Canadian trade stuck predicting the unpredictable
How can agriculture protect itself with the U.S., our largest trade partner, seemingly on the warpath?
With U.S. tariffs looming, how can Canadian agriculture protect itself on trade?
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