‘Big Oil’ joins U.S. biofuel and farm groups in their call to increase biobased-diesel mandate, which might be good news for Canadian oilseed growers, depending on how the trade winds blow.
Push for U.S. biofuel boost welcome news for sector
‘Big Oil’ joins U.S. biofuel and farm groups in their call for a big increase to biobased-diesel mandate
Who is likely to win a trade war between the U.S, China?
Some analysts think it’s a war China cannot afford to fight, while others believe the country is in better postion than last time
China's slumping economy might not be able to withstand a prolonged trade war with the United States, according to an analyst.
Fababeans have potential, but looking for foothold
Annual production of the crop appears to have stalled, but there is much more productive capacity in Canada
Fababean is a crop brimming with potential but struggling to establish a foothold in Canada, says an industry official.
Tariffs could drop Canadian canola acres
Farmers have already made most of their seeding decisions but could still fine-tune them if tariffs are reinstated in April
Tariff-driven hits to market access for both the U.S. and China might have some Canadian farmers rethinking their 2025 canola seeding plans, but crop rotations make planting plans hard to break away from.
Counter tariffs threaten fertilizer prices
Canada's proposed retaliatory tariffs could end up hurting the country's grain farmers.
Former assistant commissioner claims harassment at Canadian Grain Commission
Patty Rosher says she was informed she was being investigated for allegations of inappropriate behaviour in September 2022
A former assistant chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission has written a blog post claiming she was subjected to interference and harassment during her time at the agency.
Former assistant commissioner claims harassment at Canadian Grain Commission
Patty Rosher says she was informed she was being investigated for allegations of inappropriate behaviour in September 2022
A former assistant chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission has written a blog post claiming she was subjected to interference and harassment during her time at the agency.
Canada could rescue U.S. corn markets
American ethanol exports to Canada have soared, offsetting biofuel demand slip
American ethanol exports to Canada have soared, offsetting biofuel demand slip.
Former negotiator urges calm on tariffs
Glacier FarmMedia — Canada’s chief negotiator of the North American Free Trade Agreement has a message for those concerned about Donald Trump’s latest salvo. “Don’t panic,” says John Weekes. The president-elect of the United States recently announced on his Truth Social media platform that he will slap a 25 per cent import tariff on all
Prairie wheat export quality excels
An encouraging amount of Prairie wheat samples submitted this fall graded No. 1
Prairie wheat export quality for the 2024 crop excels, according to the Canadian Grain Commission.
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