Farmers in Saskatchewan and Alberta are cleared to use strychnine this year and next year against gophers wrecking their fields and pastures.
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Saskatchewan, Alberta farmers get strychnine against gophers until late 2027
Canadian Cattle Association won’t back traceability changes
The Canadian Cattle Association says it won’t support proceeding with the CFIA’s proposed changes to federal cattle traceability regulations after feedback from members.
Farmers’ Almanac rescued from closure; fate of Canadian content unknown
The Farmers’ Almanac, which had said last fall it would cease publication at the end of 2025, will now continue under new ownership.
Manitoba canola variety trials axed
MCGA's independent testing program ends a year early as major seed companies decline to submit varieties for evaluation
Industry reluctance killed the program designed to give farmers unbiased comparisons of seed performance across the province.
Do More Ag to fund rural groups’ mental health workshops
The Do More Agriculture Foundation announced on Monday that it had opened applications for its 2026 Community Fund for Mental Health, which funds and supports rural communities to host mental health workshops.
Pulse Weekly: India to make pulse tariff announcement on Tuesday
Canadian lentil, pea prices down over last 12 months
Canadian peas and lentils could experience some shifts come March 31, as India is set make an announcement on its pulse import duties that Tuesday.
“Major setback for global trade”: WTO suffers fresh blow after reform push hits wall
The World Trade Organization’s ministerial talks in Yaounde ended on Monday with Brazil blocking a bid by the U.S. and others to prolong a moratorium on duties for electronic transmissions.
New U.S. biofuel rules please canola industry
The U.S. EPA has greatly increased the blending mandate for biodiesel and renewable diesel for 2026 and 2027.
Meat sector shrugs at raised cap for rural temporary foreign workers
Industry says the real fix is a permanent pathway to residency, not more room for temporary hires
Federal moves to relax restrictions is unlikely to change much for agriculture or meat processing, where the real ask is permanent residency pathways.
Judge clears Manitoba horse exporter
Case dismissed in Manitoba horse export trial after verdict rules farm not solely responsible for disruption during air export of live horses
Case dismissed in Manitoba horse export trial; verdict cites shared responsibility for animal welfare during air export and reasonable doubt.