U.S. President Donald Trump announced new measures on Friday to support U.S. farmers who are reeling from the administration’s trade policies and the Iran war and suggested farm equipment makers cut prices
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Trump tells farmers that tractor companies should lower prices
U.S. finalizes biofuel blending quotas for 2026-27, cuts RINS for foreign feedstocks
The Trump administration on Friday finalized new biofuel blending volumes mandates for the U.S. oil refiners, requiring more of the fuels made from corn and other agricultural products than initially proposed,in an apparent win for U.S. farmers.
Producers affected by bovine TB receive extended tax deferral
The Government of Canada has extended the tax deferral period for livestock producers affected by bovine tuberculosis in 2024 and 2025.
Mercosur and Canada near free-trade agreement with April talks
Canada and South America’s Mercosur bloc are advancing toward a free‑trade agreement that could be signed by the end of the year, with another round of negotiations scheduled for next month in Brasilia, according to three sources familiar with the talks.
Bushel Plus wins big at Canada’s Farm Show
Brandon manufacturer's X9 split frame concaves turn a hours-long combine changeover into a matter of minutes
Bushel Plus took the Innovation award at Canada's Farm Show in Regina for concave technology that cuts combine changeover time from hours to minutes.
WTO conference a ‘crucial moment’ for ag trade, CropLife warns
CropLife International says this week’s World Trade Organization ministerial conference in Cameroon marks “a crucial moment for the future of rules-based trade and the WTO itself.”
Federal government commits to national soil strategy as Black’s soil protection bill passes Senate
Bill S-230, the National Strategy for Soil Health Act, would develop a national strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement based on recommendations from Black’s 2024 Senate soil health report: “Critical Ground”. It is expected to pass its third reading in the Senate on March 26.
Rising input costs, rural concerns dominate KAP’s spring meeting
Nitrogen fertilizer prices up 40 per cent as Middle East conflict chokes supply through Strait of Hormuz
Nitrogen prices have jumped 40 per cent since conflict disrupted Strait of Hormuz shipping routes, squeezing Manitoba producers heading into the 2026 growing season.
Manitoba farm leaders praise 2026 budget gains, but gaps remain
Farm groups welcome $143.7M in risk management funding and vet recruitment but say longstanding issues on taxation, drainage and regulatory burden unaddressed
Ag organizations say the budget delivers needed support but key concerns on young farmer tax credits, drainage and red tape remain.
‘We should always aim for free trade’: low tariffs not good enough say agriculture leaders on Hoekstra remarks
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra says Canada should make the case that it’s a good business parter so it can avoid high tariffs. Some Canadian agriculture experts say that’s already happening.