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Canadian farmers took a price hit after China announced tariffs on canola seed, but canola futures the week ending Aug. 21 showed some bounce back.
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Canola weathering Chinese tariff storm better than expected
Canadian farmers have taken a price hit on their canola, but the futures market showed some bounce back the week ending Aug. 21
Weather school: Reasons for big rainfall on the Prairies
Heavy, severe rain needs a couple of conditions before farms in Western Canada get soaked
Heavy, severe rain events need a couple of conditions before farms in Western Canada get soaked: Moisture in the atmosphere is just one of them.
Alberta Crop Report: Two sides of the same weather coin
Opposite weather delays harvest operations
Wet weather in the northern half of Alberta and dry weather in the south delayed harvest across the province during the week ended Aug. 19, 2025.
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show to feature agtech, international presence
Show Director Rob O’Connor offers highlights on what visitors can expect
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025 opens in September. Show director Rob O’Connnor explains what’s new and what’s returning.
China says ‘rampant’ U.S. protectionism threatens agricultural ties
U.S. protectionism is undermining agricultural cooperation with China, Beijing's ambassador to Washington said, warning that farmers should not bear the price of the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Grazing cattle in a drought year
Manitoba beef farmer keeps his grazing plan adaptable to weather another drought year in the Interlake
It’s been another drought year in Manitoba’s Interlake in 2025. This beef farmer keeps his grazing plan adaptable to weather dry conditions and keep his farm resilient.
Manitoba’s trout fishing jewels
Want trout fishing in Manitoba? Look to the west: stocked and aerated lakes in the Parkland boast a first-class experience for anglers
Want a trout fishing spot in Manitoba? Stocked and aerated lakes in the Parkland boast a first-class experience for anglers
Drought, farms and The Beaver Manifesto
Beavers have a water management role — especially during drought — book argues, despite the rodents being less than popular with farmers
Beavers have a water management role — especially during drought — book argues, despite the rodents being less than popular with farmers
It’s Your Business: China hammers down on Canadian canola
Tarriffs will make Canadian canola unaffordable for Chinese importers
China’s new anti-dumping duty on Canadian canola imports did shock prices, but the damage to canola values at the farm gate may not be as bad as previously feared.
Simplified BSE testing shows good uptake
Canada changed its BSE surveillance after lower global incidence of ‘mad cow disease’ led to international standards shift
The number of samples Canada’s cattle producers have submitted to the BSE surveillance program, since it was updated earlier this year to new international standards, should offer a level of assurance to Canada’s beef export customers.