High fertilizer, fuel and crop protection costs are pushing Prairie producers to rethink purchasing and application strategies.
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Farmers look to bust higher input costs
Input costs like fertilizer and fuel are up as farmers head into spring seeding, but there are ways they should consider stretching their dollar when it comes to nitrogen
Tariffs, biosecurity lead discussion at Manitoba Pork AGM
Upcoming CUSMA review, rising tariff pressure, ongoing disease threats among key concerns for province’s export-dependent pork sector
Trade and biosecurity concerns led discussion at Manitoba Pork’s AGM, with CUSMA, tariffs, African swine fever preparedness and wild pig control all in focus.
New strategies needed for Canadian agriculture to stand out in global trade
Canada may need new strategies to stand out as issues like tariffs, conflict in the Middle East and loss of faith in the World Trade Organization changing the face of global trade.
Food and beverage sales growth, volume decline predicted for 2026
FCC’s report suggests higher prices, not consumption, will drive growth in total sales
Farm Credit Canada 2026 Food and Beverage report shows predicts rising sales and declining volumes among Canadian food and beverage manufacturers
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.”
‘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.
Canadian trade tribunal to examine imports of frozen, canned vegetables
Canadian officials will look into whether global imports of frozen and canned vegetables are threatening Canadian growers and processors.
Making way for Port of Churchill expansion
Hudson Bay sea lanes could stay open longer, opening the Port of Churchill for more consistent trade, but rail capacity and vessel costs still shape the port’s future plans for expansion
Rail car limits, climate research and marine planning will determine if the Port of Churchill actually can grow beyond its four-month shipping season into year-round trade.
U.S. facing headwinds in trade negotiations with Canada, U.S. ambassador says
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said Washington wants to renew the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade pact but faces resistance from Canada, underscoring uncertainty as a mandatory July 1 review approaches.
Canada’s trade deficit widened in January, missing consensus estimates
Canada’s trade deficit in January surprisingly widened as exports fell more than imports, led by a meaningful drop in shipments of motor vehicles and parts, data showed on Thursday.