What’s the future of Canada’s free trade agreement with the U.S. and Mexico? Policy experts try to read the stars on the issue
Farm trade policy pundits lay CUSMA odds
What’s the future of Canada’s free trade agreement with the U.S. and Mexico? Policy experts try to read the stars on the issue
A bright side to AAFC farm research cuts?
Cuts to federal agriculture research and departments could mean leaner, more effective operations, former government official argues
Policy wonks say trimming 15 per cent from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s budget may not be a bad thing.
Canola industry pumped about 45Z clean fuel ruling in U.S.
Canada’s canola sector is pleased with the new 45Z guidance published by U.S. Treasury.
U.S.’s 45Z clean fuel regulations good news for Canada’s canola producers
U.S. Treasury has finally released proposed regulations for the 45Z tax credit and it contains good news for canola.
No fertilizer price relief expected for this year
Turmoil in Iran, lower production in Europe and restricted exports from China will likely help keep fertilizer prices high
StoneX analyst Josh Linville does not see much relief in sight on the nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer prices for farmers in 2026.
Pea prices respond to China tariff deal
Pulse Canada notes there should be enough time to move old crop peas in a meaningful way before the next crop comes off in August and September
Pea prices have already responded to China trade deal. Pulse Canada unsure if it will lobby Ottawa for compensation.
Canola growers seek tariff compensation
A recent study determined that losses were $2 to $4 billion in 2025-26
The canola sector will be seeking compensation from Ottawa for billions of dollars in damages caused by the trade spat with China.
Canola growers thrilled with China agreement
Canada’s canola growers are thrilled that China is rolling back import tariffs on canola seed and meal.
Canada’s public wheat breeding under review
Canada’s public wheat breeding system is under review. The report is due in March.
GATE project nears 50 per cent of fundraising goal
But farmers attending the SaskWheat annual meeting question the overall cost of Cereals Canada project
Farmers at the SaskWheat annual meeting hear GATE raises $42.65 million, but questions continue over cost of Cereals Canada project.
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