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Canadian farm liabilities outpaced equity growth in 2024

Farmers see declining ability to service debt for second consecutive year

By Geralyn Wichers June 20, 2025

Canadian farmers' total equity growth slowed for the first time in five years in 2024 as liabilities grew faster than assets, Statistics Canada reported. Farmland prices led to most of the growth, while declining farm income led to less ability to service debts.

Wheat crops damaged by drought are seen during an annual winter wheat tour, near Colby, Kansas, U.S., May 13, 2025. Photo: Reuters/Emily Schmall

Crops, News, Reuters

‘Amber waves of grain’ recede in America’s heartland as wheat farmers struggle

Midwestern farmers abandoning wheat crops as profits recede, weather challenges

By Reuters June 20, 2025

The Great Plains have long been celebrated for the “amber waves of grain” in the popular hymn “America the Beautiful.” The region’s states produce most of the U.S.-grown crop of hard red winter wheat, favored by bakers for bread. But with prices hovering around $5 (C$6.86) per bushel, U.S. wheat farmers have reached an inflection point, with many forced to either lose money, feed wheat to cattle or kill off the crop.

News, Weather

Saskatchewan crops in need of rain: report

Intense storms cause some damage

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 19, 2025

Isolated showers across Saskatchewan during the week ended June 16 brought welcome moisture, but "a good general rain is needed to help push crop development and ensure the crop doesn't begin to deteriorate in condition," said the latest provincial crop report released June 19.

Ag In Motion provides agricultural demonstrations, equipment reveals and discussions on topics important to the industry. This year the show runs July 15-17.

News

What’s new and returning for Ag in Motion 2025

Preparations for Ag in Motion are underway with the western Canadian outdoor farm show now less than a month away; the show runs July 15-17, 2025.

By Janelle Rudolph June 19, 2025

Every year, Ag in Motion brings the latest in agriculture technology, innovation, farm equipment and industry insights to Western Canada. This year’s Ag in Motion show runs July 15-17, 2025 near Langham, Sask.

Crops, News, Reuters

Indian rapeseed meal exports soar as China replaces Canadian canola supply

China placed Canadian canola oil, meal under a 100 per cent tariff in March

By Rajendra Jadhav, Reuters June 19, 2025

China is set to make record purchases of rapeseed meal from India following Beijing's move to impose a 100 per cent retaliatory tariff on Canadian canola imports, senior industry officials said.

Cattle at a feedlot near North Platte, Nebraska. (AndrewLinscott/iStock/Getty Images)

Livestock, News, Reuters

USDA plans sterile fly facility in Texas to combat screwworm

By Leah Douglas, Reuters June 18, 2025

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced plans on Wednesday to open a sterile fly dispersal facility in Hidalgo County, Texas, as part of the country's effort to fight the encroachment of New World screwworm.

Livestock, News

Government funding boosts beef cattle genetics research at University of Saskatchewan

By Geralyn Wichers June 18, 2025

A University of Saskatchewan project seeking to unlock the genetic potential of Canadian beef cattle has received a funding boost from the federal and provincial governments.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as they hold a bilateral meeting during the G7 Leader’s Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada June 17, 2025. Photo: Reuters/Amber Bracken

News, Reuters

Carney, Modi hold talks to reset India and Canada ties after tense two years

Canadian farmers hope to export more products, including lentils, to India says Pulse Canada

By David Ljunggren, Reuters June 18, 2025

Canadian and Indian prime ministers Mark Carney and Narendra Modi held on Tuesday what they called a productive first bilateral meeting since then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused New Delhi in 2023 of involvement in the killing of a Canadian Sikh separatist.

Damien Kurek had said shortly after the April federal election in which Pierre Poilievre lost his own seat that he would step down. Photo: Screencap via damienkurek.ca

News

Alberta MP resigns, Poilievre will seek seat

By Karen Briere June 17, 2025

Damien Kurek has formally resigned his Alberta seat, allowing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection expected this summer.

An agent passes meat being prepared during a raid by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at a Glenn Valley Foods meat production plant in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. June 10, 2025 in a still image from video. Photo: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement/Handout via Reuters.

News, Reuters

ICE walks back limits on raids targeting farms, restaurants and hotels

Farmers fear intensified ICE enforcement will affect workforce

By Leah Douglas, Reuters June 17, 2025

U.S. immigration officials have walked back limits on enforcement targeting farms, restaurants, hotels and food processing plants just days after putting restrictions in place, two former officials familiar with the matter said, an abrupt shift that followed contradictory public statements by President Donald Trump.

Daily Network News

Iran says Strait of Hormuz open as Trump sees deal ‘soon’ to end war

Agriculture groups welcome seed, fertilizer approval bill

AAFC projects tighter canola stocks for 2026-27

News

Canadian farm liabilities outpaced equity growth in 2024

‘Amber waves of grain’ recede in America’s heartland as wheat farmers struggle

Saskatchewan crops in need of rain: report

What’s new and returning for Ag in Motion 2025

Indian rapeseed meal exports soar as China replaces Canadian canola supply

USDA plans sterile fly facility in Texas to combat screwworm

Government funding boosts beef cattle genetics research at University of Saskatchewan

Carney, Modi hold talks to reset India and Canada ties after tense two years

Alberta MP resigns, Poilievre will seek seat

ICE walks back limits on raids targeting farms, restaurants and hotels

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