U.S. agriculture equipment maker Deere on Monday agreed to pay $99 million into a settlement fund for farms and farmers that are part of a class action over costs and access to repairs.
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Deere settles U.S. right-to-repair lawsuit with $99 million fund, repair commitments
Gulf war fallout pushes crop chemical prices higher for Western Canadian farmers
Glyphosate could jump a dollar per litre as shipping delays and supply chain disruptions hit Western Canada ahead of seeding
A major crop input dealer warns prices and supply disruptions could hit Western Canada this spring.
Liver abscesses in cattle cost producers millions each year
Research into vaccines and early detection is urgent as federal pressure mounts to reduce antibiotic use in livestock
Research points to rising costs as cattle spend more days on feed.
Russian grain ship believed sunk in Ukrainian drone attack found, towed to shore, TASS says
A Russian ship carrying wheat that was believed to have sunk in the Sea of Azov after a Ukrainian drone attack has been found and towed to shore.
Striking JBS workers to return to Colorado plant on promise of talks
Workers of the world’s largest meat company, JBS, agreed to return to work at a beef plant in Greely, Colorado after it agreed to resume negotiations.
Canadian finance minister talks supply chain integrity, pork tariffs with Chinese vice premier
Canada’s finance minister and his Chinese counterpart discussed supply chain integrity and other trade matters including tariffs on Canadian pork during talks in Beijing on Friday.
PHOTOS: Farming in focus at Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
From trick horse riders to cattle grooming demonstrations to agriculture education booths from Manitoba’s major farm groups, the Royal Manitoba Fair 2026 once again drew crowds to Brandon’s Keystone Centre March 30-April 4.
The 2026 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair once again brought farm education, thrilling horse sports and livestock events to Brandon.
Vaccine confusion wipes out barrel racing at Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
Miscommunication between the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba and the Canadian Cowboys Association left competitors stranded after months of preparation
Competitors were left scrambling after the event was cancelled the day before competition.
New strategies needed for Canadian agriculture to stand out in global trade
Canada may need new strategies to stand out as issues like tariffs, conflict in the Middle East and loss of faith in the World Trade Organization changing the face of global trade.
Australian farmers shift to less fertilizer-intensive crops as Iran war costs surge
Australian farmers are expected to favour less nitrogen-intensive crops such as barley over wheat and canola in the upcoming season due to rising fertilizer and fuel costs.