China ‘not a viable source of economic growth for farmers,’ analyst Jacob Shapiro says, and agriculture needs to get with the new global trade reality.
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Don’t hang too much on China trade: Ag Days speaker tells farmers
China ‘not a viable source of economic growth for farmers,’ Jacob Shapiro says, and agriculture needs to get with the new global trade reality
Port of Churchill searches for year-round trade
Climate change is keeping sea lanes open longer at the Port of Churchill, speaker says, and that might boost plans to expand the scope of Manitoba’s deep-water Arctic seaport
Climate change is keeping sea lanes open longer at the Port of Churchill, speaker says, and that might boost plans to expand the scope of Manitoba’s deep-water Arctic seaport
Canadian wheat exports at record pace; canola lagging
Canadian wheat exports are running at a record pace through the first 12 weeks of the 2025/26 (Aug/Jul) marketing year, according to the latest weekly grain handling statistics from the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). Meanwhile, canola exports are behind on the year and well off the average.
China imports no U.S. soybeans in September for first time in seven years
China imported no soybeans from the U.S. in September, the first time since November 2018 that shipments fell to zero, while South American shipments surged from a year earlier, as buyers shunned American cargoes during the ongoing trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies.
Targeting plant-based exports to Asia
Single ‘Asian consumer’ doesn’t, exist market analyst says; Canadian exporters to get help targeting diverse Asian food markets
Single ‘Asian consumer’ doesn’t exist, market analyst says; Canadian exporters to get help targeting diverse Asian food markets
Diversifying Canada’s economy means bucking north-south trade patterns
U.S. President Donald Trump has been a cold wake up call for Canadians, and we may have to choose between maintaining our cultural values and the allure of economic integration
U.S. President Donald Trump has been a cold wake-up call for Canadians, and we may have to choose between maintaining our cultural values and the allure of economic integration, Laura Rance writes.
Confusion over documents halts Ukrainian rapeseed, soybeans exports, union says
Short-term price volatility expected
The introduction of a 10 per cent duty on Ukrainian rapeseed and soybean exports has virtually halted Ukrainian exports due to a lack of clear government procedure on the documents needed for shipment, the country’s largest farmers union UAC said on Monday.
Canadian farmers reel as China blocks top canola seed market
Canadian farmers are reeling from China's decision to impose hefty duties on their canola seed, after the surprise move spooked grain buyers into halting purchases and stoked worries there will be little demand for crop deliveries this autumn.
Outdoor farm show a trade supercharger says commissioner
Canada’s top trade booster sings praises of Ag In Motion’s hands on approach
Canadian Chief Trade Commissioner Sara Wilshaw says international buyers love the chance to see farm equipment in the field in Saskatchewan.
Grain movement success goes beyond volume
Looking just at Canadian ag export volumes ignores big indicators of supply chain health
Moving more grain year over year is a good thing, but it is only one of the metrics that helps Canada keep our customers.
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