As U.S. secretary of agriculture Brooke Rollins took the stage at the Commodity Classic in Denver about 2,500 farmers inside the Colorado Convention Centre leapt out of their seats and gave her a standing ovation.
Ag trade deficit top priority for U.S. agriculture secretary
Producers support mandatory livestock inspection in Manitoba
Eighty-five to 90 per cent of Manitoba Beef Producers members vote in favour of the resolution put forth at a recent meeting
After years of debate and discussion, cattle producers in Manitoba are supporting mandatory livestock inspection in the province.
Manitoba corn acres saw stellar year in 2024
Growers in Manitoba harvested a record corn area of 497,000 acres last year, and acres could climb even higher in 2025
Corn growers in Manitoba harvested a record 497,000 acres last year, and acres could climb even higher in 2025.
U.S. bison ranchers rally against potential tariffs
Threatened tariffs remain a major concern for U.S. bison producers
U.S. bison producers say tariffs on Canadian animals shipped into the U.S. could disrupt the market for bison meat causing it to lose steam.
Tile drainage seen as good way to boost yields
A South Dakota producer says improved draining not only increases plant health but also keeps nutrients on the field
Glacier FarmMedia — Brian Hefty came to Manitoba Ag Days on Jan. 22 to give a speech about how to “push the limits” for crop yields. The South Dakota farmer did focus on crop nutrition and why it’s critical for producers to understand the results of a soil test. However, the first 17 minutes of
Tariffs could heat up ‘boring’ potash market
Glacier FarmMedia — The global market for potash is stable and somewhat “boring,” says a market watcher. However, that could change soon if U.S. president Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian potash. Each year, Canada exports about seven million tonnes of potash across the border, supplying about 80 per cent of the demand for potassium
Tariff threat already disrupting ag trade
Glacier FarmMedia — In 2023, Canada shipped $8.6 billion worth of canola products to the United States. The vast majority of that was canola oil and meal, which was valued at $8.3 billion. However, those exports were disrupted in the first couple of weeks of January as canola crushers on the Prairies waited on the
Manitoba Ag Days: ‘Political manipulations’ hold back canola – analyst
If global politics, tariffs and uncertainty were magically removed from the market, canola prices in Canada would likely be $1.50 per bushel higher, says a veteran markets analyst.
Manitoba Ag Days: Loonie above 70 cents? Not anytime soon, says Farm Credit Canada
The dollar may be in the stratosphere, but few experts are predicting that it will weaken anytime soon. That includes economists with FCC.
Federal spending on climate change soars
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is drawing flack for the amount of funding dedicated to agricultural greenhouse gas emissions
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is drawing flack for the amount of funding dedicated to agriculturalgreenhouse gas emissions.
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