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U.S. pork begs for tariff exemption from Canada

The Canadian pork sector, meanwhile, says U.S. tariffs against Canadian pork creates similar damage to the highly integrated North American pork market

Canada's retaliatory tariffs threaten to hurt North American pork and hog supply chain, U.S. farm group argues.




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.

Maple Leaf touts business model success

Maple Leaf touts business model success

Maple Leafs Foods CEO talks about prioritizing values, fostering environmental responsiblity and rejecting “short-termism” over a decade of change for the food company

Maple Leaf Foods CEO says “new model capitalism” is helping the firm find success.




A new generation of herbicide tolerant soybeans is coming soon, according to Bayer.

New Bayer genetics to open up soybean herbicide tolerance

Vyconic trait set offers tolerance to five herbicides and will be integrated with the company’s soybean varieties in coming years

Bayer’s Vyconic soybeans offer tolerance to five herbicides, a first for Canadian crop growers. This new advancement could help farmers combat resistant weeds and manage fields.



A potato crop grows near Elie, Man., in July.

Tariffs mute Manitoba welcome for new potato processor

European potato company Agristo will break ground on a new North Dakota plant this year, but U.S. tariffs may stop Manitoba producers from taking advantage

New North Dakota potato plant offers potential for Manitoba producers, but looming US tariffs threaten trade. Explore how this expansion and Canada-US trade tensions impact potato exports.