Mosaic missed Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, hurt by a steep drop in U.S. phosphate fertilizer demand that weighed on sales volumes.
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Mosaic misses profit estimates on weak U.S. phosphate demand
Consultations open on expanded regulations for drone pesticide application
Health Canada is seeking public opinion on proposed rules that would allow pesticides to be applied by drone if the chemicals are already registered for aerial application.
India and Canada to begin free trade talks during Carney’s visit, minister says
India hopes to start talks on a free trade agreement with Canada during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to India later this week, the South Asian nation’s trade minister said on Tuesday.
Strong grain shipments by rail offset freight losses in 2025
Strong cereals volumes — particularly wheat — helped offset sharp declines in freight received from U.S. rail connections in 2025, with total freight moved by rail in Canada during the year down only marginally from 2024, Statistics Canada reported on Feb. 24.
New U.S. tariffs start at 10 per cent, Trump administration working to hike them to 15 per cent
The United States began collecting a temporary new 10 per cent global import tariff on Tuesday but the Trump administration was working to increase it to 15 per cent, a White House official said, sowing confusion over President Donald Trump’s tariff policies in the wake of last week’s Supreme Court defeat.
Flour production slumps in the U.S., increases in Canada
The slowdown in U.S. flour production is linked to the rise of wheat-free diets
U.S. flour production in 2025 was the lowest in 14 years.
Beef sector seeks higher AgriStability cap
Cattle groups say strengthening the ag income stabilization program is critical to protecting producers from growing trade volatility and financial risk
Facing unpredictable market conditions and rising expenses, Manitoba cattle producers would like to see an increased AgriStability cap.
Horse live export ban on back burner
Animal welfare group says it still seeks ban but government has bigger fish to fry
Animal welfare groups still hope Canada’s Parliament will ban the export of live horses for slaughter, a topic back in the news due to a recent court case in Manitoba.
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea found on a southern Alberta farm
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus has been detected at a southern Alberta farm, Alberta Pork said Feb.23.
Indonesia opens market to Canadian pork, expands beef access
Indonesia has opened its market to Canadian pork and expanded access for beef imports, the Canadian government announced Monday.
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