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Heartland Livestock Services announced the closure July 25. The Brandon auction mart has been a historic standby for Manitoba beef producers selling their cattle.
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Heartland Livestock Services closes Brandon auction mart
Heartland Livestock Services announced the closure July 25; the Brandon auction mart has been a historic standby for Manitoba beef producers selling their cattle
Drought stress grips some Manitoba farms despite scattered rain
Manitoba farmers face uneven crop conditions as scattered rains fail to ffset widespread drought in parts of the province
Manitoba farmers say dry conditions and uneven rainfalls have left a patchwork of crops this season, with some fairing well and others suffering.
Rene Van Acker appointed University of Guelph’s 10th president
Noted academic got his start at the University of Manitoba’s agriculture faculty
The University of Guelph’s board of governors unanimously approved the appointment of world-renowned scholar and leader, Dr. Rene Van Acker, as its 10th president and vice-chancellor beginning July 2, 2025.
Bayer adds $1.9 billion to Roundup litigation reserves, raises 2025 sales forecast
Bayer said on Thursday it had set aside an additional 1.2 billion euros (C$1.9 billion) in provisions to address ongoing litigation in the United States over weed killer Roundup.
Proposed Canada-U.S. trade deal could still be weeks away, says Ottawa
Trump increases tariff on Canada to 35 per cent from 25 per cent, cites fentanyl
A proposed U.S.-Canada trade deal could still be weeks away, Ottawa's chief negotiator said on Friday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed higher tariffs on imports from Canada.
U.S. billionaire supports embattled B.C. ostrich farm
A New York City-based businessman is financially supporting the owners of an ostrich farm in British Columbia as they dispute an order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to cull the birds.
Canola council cuts field agronomy team
Move is part of the council’s ‘refreshed strategic framework’
The Canola Council of Canada is cutting its agronomy team as part of a 'refreshed strategic framework'
French court finds complaint brought by family in Bayer glyphosate case inadmissible, media says
A French court ruled on Thursday that a complaint brought by a family against Bayer claiming their son's disabilities were the result of his mother’s exposure to glyphosate when pregnant was inadmissible, local media reported.
U.S. restaurants lobby against tariffs ahead of Aug. 1 deadline
Legality of Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs questioned in Washington appeals court
Ahead of the August 1 tariff deadline, an American restaurant group has sent a letter to U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer expressing concerns and urging for continued exemptions under the CUSMA trade agreement. Legality of Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs questioned in Washington appeals court.
Canadian Pork Council rejoins Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Canada’s pig producers will once again have a seat at the table at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, citing need for a united agricultural trade front
Canada’s pig producers will once again have a seat at the table at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, citing need for a united agricultural trade front.