AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for June 27, 2025

AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for June 27, 2025

  Bill C-202 passes in the Senate A bill to protect supply management sailed through the Senate late last week to the consternation of farm and exporter groups. Bill C-202 amends the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act to make supply management untouchable in future trade talks. The Canadian agri-food trade alliance said

Study flags trust fails on big farm data: FEATURE STORY

Study flags trust fails on big farm data: FEATURE STORY

Canadian farms have never generated so much data, but many farmers struggle to trust data sharing

Canadian farms have never generated so much data or had so much technology, but many farmers struggle to trust data sharing and aren’t sure aggregated farm data benefits them first.


Hail coats the ground on a Canadian farm field.

Explaining severe summer weather: Hail

Understanding the science behind hail on the Canadian Prairies — how it forms and why it tends to be worse in some provinces

Hail is a common and potentially dangerous form of precipitation which is commonly seen during thunderstorms on the Canadian Prairies. But how does it happen?



Andy O’Brien, CEO of GoodLeaf Farms, at the company’s Guelph, Ont. facility. He said the company is on track to be the world’s first profitable vertical farming operation.

Canada’s GoodLeaf Farms on track to become first vertical farm worldwide with all facilities profitable

Vertical, indoor farms have generated hype and have bee touted for their ability to reduce Canadian reliance on U.S. produce imports, but checking financial boxes has been an issue

Vertical, indoor farms have generated hype and have bee touted for their ability to reduce Canadian reliance on U.S. produce imports, but checking financial boxes has been an issue

Antimicrobial drugs are key to livestock and human health, and the battle to protect their effectiveness is ongoing.

Meeting of the minds supercharges Canada’s fight to protect antimicrobial drugs

Doctors and veterinarians could lose important antibiotics and other medications to antimicrobial resistance. One Canadian project brings researchers from different fields together to join forces

Antibiotic and other antimicrobial resistance could hamstring important medications. One Canadian initiative brings together researchers from across sectors to tackle the problem.


The U.S. Capitol Building, photographed in 2022.

Manitoba opens awaited Washington trade office

Manitoba’s promised trade office in the U.S. capital will be headed by former reporter Richard Madan

Manitoba’s promised trade office in Washington, D.C., will improve trade footing with the U.S. and will be headed by former CBC reporter Richard Madan, provincial government says

Various wheat varieties are grown in a field.

Canadian wheat breeding produces big results

Canadian varietal development system for new wheat varieties called a success story

Canada’s system of developing wheat varieties with improved crop genetics is both efficient and effective, says a University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist.