Bitcoin touched a fresh record high on Friday, with its sights set firmly on the $100,000 barrier, in a stellar rally for the cryptocurrency sparked by expectations of a more friendly regulatory environment under a Donald Trump administration.
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Bitcoin at record highs, sets sights on $100,000
Trade deal review could come early
Experts suggest Trump could call for early review of CUSMA
SASKATOON — United States President-elect Donald Trump could request an early review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, says a senior Canadian government official. CUSMA is a 16-year free trade agreement between the three countries that was implemented in 2020 and expires in 2036. It is subject to periodic reviews, with the next one scheduled in
Five takeaways from the Conservative agriculture plan
Federal Conservatives outline their agricultural priorities, including changes to research funding and a streamlined regulatory system for agricultural products.
U.S. biofuel facility to go up within stone’s throw of Manitoba border
Facility to tap ag byproducts for sustainable aviation fuel in Minnesota
The Minnesota SAF Hub expects to start biofuel production in 2030, within a two-hour drive of the Manitoba border.
Canada wants Mexico in USMCA trade pact despite China concerns, source says
Canada wants Mexico to stay in a continental trade pact despite concerns about China possibly using it as a back door to flood the North American market, a source directly familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
Lake Winnipeg, GATE lead agriculture notes in Manitoba throne speech
Manitoba opened a new session in the Legislature with the speech from the throne Nov. 19
Agriculture got only a few mentions, although general rural issues got more attention, during Manitoba’s Nov. 19 speech from the throne.
Protecting your property against rural crime
How far can you go to protect your farm against crime? Lawyer addresses landowner rights and rural crime during KAP district meeting
A recent bison hunt incident in northwestern Manitoba, in which several bison were killed without the rancher’s consent, sparked Keystone Agricultural Producers to invite lawyers to speak to farmers on crime and landowner rights.
Russian farmers ditch wheat for other crops after heavy losses
Russian farmers say they will sow less wheat after heavy losses this year, switching to more profitable crops such as peas, lentils, or sunflowers.
Seed producer Corteva forecasts steady sales growth, unveils $3 bln buyback
Corteva expects low-single-digit percentage net sales growth through 2027, the U.S. agrichemicals firm said on Tuesday, banking on its exclusive seeds and crop chemical products.
Breault, Knockaert added to MFGA wall of fame
Two long-time board members and leaders of the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association joined the organization’s wall of fame Nov. 12
Two long-time board members and leaders of the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association joined the organization’swall of fame Nov. 12.