In an effort to support the mental health of farmers in Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has announced the Producer Mental Wellbeing Initiative. AAFC invites applications from for-profit and non-profit organizations, as well as individuals registered to do business in Canada, who can offer "innovative solutions to promote mental well-being and reduce stressors" affecting... Read More
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India has further extended its tariff exemption on yellow peas from Canada into the country to the end of May 2025. Yellow peas into India from Canada had been subject to a 50 per cent tariff until late 2023. The initial exemption timeline was to spring of 2024. The exemption deadline was then extended to... Read More
China's Ministry of Commerce has announced steep tariffs on several major Canadian agricultural exports, responding to Canada's levies on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), steel, and aluminum that were implemented in the fall of 2024. Canola oil, canola meal, and peas from Canada will face a 100 per cent tariff as of March 20, 2025, according... Read More
Several Canadian cabinet ministers announced a series of initial measures aimed at providing support to businesses and workers affected by U.S. tariffs on Friday. Ministers Dominic LeBlanc, Steven MacKinnon, Mary Ng, Rechie Valdez, and Lawrence MacAulay announced federal commitments worth over $6.5 billion. The list includes $1 billion in additional financing through Farm Credit Canada... Read More
The Canada Border Services Agency has launched an investigation into alleged dumping and subsidizing of renewable diesel from the U.S. into the Canadian market. The CBSA announced the investigation on March 6th, following a complaint filed last year by Calgary, Alta.-based Tidewater Renewables Ltd. The agency says it will investigate whether renewable diesel from the... Read More
Long-time University of Guelph’s faculty member Dr. John Cranfield has been named the new dean of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). Cranfield has been leading the college as interim and acting dean since July, 2023 and now begins a the five-year appointment. As dean, his focus will be to elevate OAC’s local strength, national leadership,... Read More
United States' President Trump has walked back tariffs on a chunk of Canadian and Mexican exports, citing concerns voiced by the auto sector as the reason for pausing the 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on imports from the two countries. News that Mexico would receive about a one-month exemption on tariffs was announced via Trump's... Read More
New trait technology from Bayer Crop Science will allow growers to use five herbicide actives in soybean crops. The company says its Vyconic soybeans represents a "leap forward" in weed control, bringing greater management options and flexibility to farmers' fields. The new trait technology will be the first in the industry to offer tolerance to... Read More
The Saskatchewan government has updated its formula for calculating lease rates for grazing Crown land in 2025. The provincial agriculture ministry has introduced an amended formula that uses average price of cattle marketed between October 1 to November 30 of the five preceding years, as opposed to the previous formula, which was based on fall... Read More
Just a few short months ago, a federal win by Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives seemed all but certain. Fast forward to now, the Prime Minister of Canada has handed in his resignation and the Liberals are about to choose a new leader. If you follow opinion polls, you'll also note that, against the backdrop... Read More