While Statistics Canada reported more wheat was grown in 2024/25, canola production fell back as the agency issued its principal field crops report on Dec. 5.
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More wheat, less canola in 2024/25 says Statistics Canada
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
Pork sector hopes Manitoba trade office will help address U.S. protectionism
Manitoba Pork is worried about U.S. protectionism; Manitoba's coming trade office in Washington might help
Manitoba Pork hopes the province’s new trade office in Washington D.C. will help combat a rising tide of protectionist trade issues with the U.S.
Soy traders push to weaken ban on buying from deforested Amazon
Multinational grains traders operating in Brazil are seeking to weaken an agreement that forbids buying soybeans from farms on deforested land in the Amazon rainforest, environmental advocates involved in the discussions said on Wednesday
Chinese buyers slash Canadian canola imports on fears of anti-dumping duty
Chinese importers are scaling back purchases of Canadian canola with shipments from December likely to plunge as most buyers are reluctant to sign new deals for fear that Beijing could impose retaliatory anti-dumping duties.
World Soil Day celebrates critical resource
December 5 marks World Soil Day, a day set aside by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization to celebrate this critical resource and raise awareness of the challenges of protecting it. This year’s theme, “Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage,” underscores the importance of accurate soil data and information in understanding soils characteristics and
Mexico expects resolution on GM corn dispute by Dec. 14
Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday he expected a resolution on a dispute under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade pact regarding Mexican restrictions on imports of genetically-modified (GM) corn by Dec. 14.
More precipitation at the start of winter says Environment and Climate Change Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) presented its winter seasonal outlook on Dec. 4. Officials said they expect temperatures across the country to be close to or above normal for the beginning of winter. However, they pointed out Western Canada is likely to experience normal to below normal temperatures come January and February.
Agriculture groups praise CEPA trade deal with Indonesia
The Canadian Meat Council says a new trade agreement between Canada and Indonesia holds significant potential for meat exporters.
Keeping soil health improvement flexible
Assiniboine College initiative designed to give farmers the tools to pick their own path
Assiniboine College soil health initiative designed to give farmers the tools to pick their own path when improving their farmland.