An outline of some of the issues Alberta Beef Producers has brought forward as reasons for a potential membership withdrawal, as well as the Canadian Cattle Association’s response| Manitoba Co-operator
Canada is clinging to a rules-based international trade system: The problem is, that system doesn’t seem to be carrying as much weight.| Manitoba Co-operator
Exporters feel Bill C-202 undermines the country's commitment to rules-based international trading and sends the wrong message to trading partners.| Manitoba Co-operator
Chicago soybean and corn futures chopped up and down on Monday as industry players awaited the results of this week's annual Pro Farmer crop tour in the U.S. Midwest, traders said.| Farmtario
Brazil is engaged in a "constructive dialogue" with Canada to resume negotiations for a free trade agreement between South America's Mercosur bloc and Ottawa, the Brazilian Foreign Trade Secretary said.| Farmtario
This column usually focuses on research projects funded by the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) through the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off that| Canadian Cattlemen
Research is underway in Canada to develop a vaccine aimed at eliminating the threat of bovine tuberculosis (TB). If successful, the results will mean| Canadian Cattlemen
In my clinic, stress is one of many reasons clients complain of ongoing pain, tension and physical issues. I often get asked: “Can stress actually cause| Grainews
One of the most common complaints that brings people to see me is tension somewhere — sometimes everywhere — in the body. All tension, regardless of the| Grainews
The trust-building work done during calm days can help a farm team create a strong and united front, ensuring that when the inevitable challenges arise, we are ready to face them together.| Grainews
Iowa farmer Bob Hemesath is worried that U.S. agriculture will pay dearly if Donald Trump wins Tuesday's presidential election and makes good on a vow to swiftly impose a 60 per cent tariff on Chinese goods and at least a 10 per cent levy on all other imports.| AgCanada
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that Mexican and U.S. officials were in contact over a case of New World screwworm (NWS) detected late last week that caused the U.S. to halt imports of Mexican cattle.| AgCanada
At the time of writing this article in the latter half of December, U.S. and Canadian feeder cattle prices were trading at or near historical highs. I’ve| Grainews
Crop plots feature latest in seeds genetics and several companies are also hosting demonstrations at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show| Farmtario
Conservationists argue increased farmer participation is critical for measuring at-risk species on farm land.| Farmtario
From the far north to the deep south, landowners across Ontario continue to invest in tile drainage despite ever-increasing acreage costs. They’re doing so partially because of high land values. Why it matters: Farmers and other land investors install drainage tile to increase land values beyond existing per-acre purchase prices. Jesse Tait, board member for […] Read more| Farmtario
Not everything with spinning winds on the Canadian Prairies is a tornado. From dust devils to cold-core funnel clouds, here are some mimics.| Manitoba Co-operator
Saskatchewan’s provincial veterinarian says horse owners should be more concerned about vaccinating for West Nile virus than western equine| The Western Producer
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s controversial Bill 5 under fire for weakening public input and environmental safeguards. OFA optimistic farmland protection could be triggered under special economic zone criteria| Farmtario
Canada's agri-food sector needs to make clear to the federal government that solving its labour issues ties into economic and nation-building plans, industry insiders say.| Farmtario
Variety resistance is getting more specific on crop disease pathogens, but that information must be conveyed in a way that actually helps producers make rotation decisions.| Manitoba Co-operator
Manzate Max, a new liquid formulation fungicide, is now available for use on potatoes to combat early and late blight in Ontario.| Farmtario
A confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV) has been detected in a horse in Wellington County, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced July 31. The animal had no travel history, indicating the virus is present locally, the health unit said in a release. This is the first confirmation of EEEV in a horse in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph, […] Read more| Farmtario
Beginning in 2025, Essex launched the “Clean Water - Green Spaces” initiative providing funding for cover crops, soil testing, and other projects similar to those offered by the other three conservation authorities.| Farmtario
The Ford government likes to publish policy decisions on Friday afternoons prior to long weekends.| Farmtario
Canada could face a labour shortage in the agriculture sector without engaging key demographics like youth and post-secondary graduates.| Farmtario
Deere & Co forecasted lower-than-expected 2025 profit on Thursday, as slumping farm incomes and inflationary pressures affect demand for the company's tractors and other agricultural equipment.| AgCanada
With rising pressures, farmers must ask tough questions about growth, debt, and workload to reshape their business for resilience and personal success.| The Western Producer
U.S. and Canadian biofuel companies are throttling back production to limit losses amid uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump's approach to green fuel subsidies and the potential for a worsening trade war, which could worsen conditions for Canadian canola farmers.| AgCanada
Rain fell onto the southern half of Alberta last week, while hot and dry conditions persisted in the northern half, according to the province's crop report released on July 18.| Manitoba Co-operator
It’s no secret that side-by-sides and similar models have replaced the traditional four-wheeler as the farm vehicle of choice. The surge in demand for| Grainews
Bill C-202 wound up pitting Canadian farmer against Canadian farmer over supply management and trade losses.| Manitoba Co-operator
Establishing meeting ground rules can help your family find ways to communicate that work for your farm.| Country Guide
Where many farm leaders manage family members, long-time employees or seasonal crews, there’s an opportunity to shift to mentoring them instead.| Country Guide
Adam Funk provides agronomy services to clients in south-eastern Manitoba. He often looks to the U.S. to find new products, new varieties and agronomic research most relevant for his clients.| Country Guide
Glacier FarmMedia - An organization representing Canadian veterinarians is calling for the federal government to intervene as it faces what it calls a| The Western Producer
Staff shortages and being overworked are common themes at veterinary clinics in Western Canada. At the last few conferences I’ve attended, it seems to be| The Western Producer
Olds College's multi-stage renovation is now complete, enabling expansion of key animal health programs.| Alberta Farmer Express
Canada doesn’t vaccinate poultry against highly pathogenic avian influenza. The head of the World Organization for Animal Health thinks it may be time to add vaccination to the tool kit.| Alberta Farmer Express
A grain inventory adjustment expense in 2024 will affect your profitability and debt service ratio before you even spin a tire in the field this spring.| Country Guide
One of the hardest transitions for farm leaders is learning to release control, not in a passive way, but in an intentional, healthy way.| Country Guide
Financial planning for your livestock operation is one way to relieve some of the stress and worry in your life and help you create the future you desire.| Canadian Cattlemen
Chicago wheat futures fell to their lowest level in more than a week on Tuesday as improving U.S. crop condition ratings and seasonal pressure overshadowed early harvest delays and drought in Russia, traders said.| Grainews
What’s old can be like new again, says the president of a Saskatchewan company that specializes in helping producers outfit older farm machinery with the| Grainews
According to FCC's 2024 outlook for the Canadian farm equipment market, new sales are projected to be softer in 2024 based on three factors: higher interest rates, elevated equipment prices and a decline in commodity prices.| AgCanada
As Canada prepares for the worst when it comes to trade with the United States, forging stronger trading relationships with alternative markets is a top priority.| The Western Producer
Manitoba Pork and the Canadian pork council are lobbying the Canadian and Manitoba government for strategies to protect the sector from U.S. tariffs.| AgCanada
Just one day after implementing an across-the-board 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports, U.S. president Donald Trump has changed his mind.| AgCanada
In the face of U.S. tariffs Claudia Sheinbaum, president of Mexico, sees opportunity to grow trade between Canada and Mexico.| AgCanada
Donald Trump tells Congress he will impose reciprocal tariffs on Canadian goods and says American farmers will soon have no one to compete with.| AgCanada
Agriculture equipment giant Deere must face a lawsuit by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission accusing the company of forcing farmers to use its authorized dealer network and driving up their costs for parts and repairs, a U.S. judge has ruled.| Grainews
Slate is a new electric vehicle company from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The company is building only one model — but you can choose to make it either a small pickup or an SUV.| Grainews
After spring calves are weaned, early-gestation beef cows require the lowest amount of nutrients compared to the rest of the year. Some see this as a sign| Grainews
Two experts outline how a bovine TB investigation works and how it affects Canadian beef farmers.| Canadian Cattlemen
After the drought of 2021, diversifying sources of winter feed in 2022 can help mitigate risk on-farm by taking advantage of the whole growing season to| Canadian Cattlemen
Posture, breathing patterns and body maintenance all affect your risk of shoulder pain, one of the most common complaints we see in the clinic.| Grainews
The Biden administration approved a second round of emergency funding to block New World screwworm from entering the U.S. on Friday, a U.S. Department of Agriculture undersecretary told Reuters, after Washington suspended cattle imports from Mexico over the pest.| AgCanada
President Donald Trump’s administration warned on Saturday that it will restrict livestock imports from Mexico if that country’s government does not intensify its fight against a damaging pest called New World screwworm.| AgCanada
Shares of CNH Industrial fell more than 10 per cent premarket on Friday, after the farm and construction equipment maker missed third-quarter profit estimates and cut its 2024 profit forecast due to weak demand and reduced dealer inventory requirements.| AgCanada
Farm machinery sales are forecast to decline for the remainder of the year and into the next. New equipment sales are expected to be soft as farmers face low commodity prices, high equipment prices and lower profits, though the decline in 2025 is expected to be less severe than in 2024. Sales of 4WD tractors are projected to stay above the five-year average.| AgCanada
Canada’s import and export landscape is governed by both federal legislation and international agreements.| The Western Producer
For those starting out as new farmers or branching out from the family farm, determining a structure with which to farm is an important consideration.| The Western Producer
A U.S. and biofuel coalition recommended that the Environmental Protection Agency propose federal mandates for biomass diesel blending for 2026 at 5.25 billion gallons, which would be a significant increase from previous mandates, two sources familiar with the matter said.| AgCanada
The ratio of farmland rental prices to farmland value was similar in 2024 compared to 2023, but renting extended its cash flow advantage over ownership, Farm Credit Canada reported.| Manitoba Co-operator
If ever you’ve seen the movie Smokey and the Bandit (1977), or watched any of the Movin’ On TV series (1974-76), you’ll be very familiar with the trucks we’re talking about here.| Grainews
Slow feeding horses: How to get started, what to expect and the benefits horse owners can expect to see when hay is no longer getting eaten all at once.| Alberta Farmer Express
Olds College expands animal health programs with thrice-yearly intakes (VTA, VMR, VT) starting Sept. 2025. Streamlined pathways & articulation with St. Matthew’s University offer flexible career options.| Alberta Farmer Express
A financial advisor explains why you should consider digitizing your farm bookkeeping.| Country Guide
Canadian yellow peas were hit with bad news on March 7, but the pulse received good news on March 10. In the bad news, China announced that Friday it's prepared to impose 100 per cent tariffs on its pea imports from Canada effective March 20, as well as imports of canola oil and canola meal. Plus there are to be 25 per cent levies on imports of Canadian pork and aquatic products.| Grainews
Falling crop prices are leaving American agriculture equipment sellers with an excess of unsold tractors and combines. To cope with the surplus, dealers are discounting machines, suspending new orders, and even auctioning off equipment at reduced prices.| AgCanada
A wrap of the daily events around U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade war and its effects on Canadian agriculture for Mar. 5, 2025.| AgCanada
Canada will continue to be in a trade war with the United States for the foreseeable future, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday, a day after what he called a "colorful" call with President Donald Trump.| AgCanada
A video produced by the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) can help producers calculate the benefits of tightening up the calving season, to increase the| Grainews
Explore diverse calving season approaches from Western Canadian producers. Learn about the risks and benefits for late summer, winter, and spring calving.| Grainews
Elaine writes: In so many of the families we coach, we see communication breakdowns leading to escalation of conflicts. In some cases, using strategies| Grainews
During Ag Days last month in Brandon, farm equipment dealer chain AgWest announced it’s making its first move into Saskatchewan, buying the Yorkton and| Grainews
Years of drought inspired grad student to look into ways of supplementing straw with flax and canola screenings so producers can retain more cattle during tough times.| Canadian Cattlemen
In writing for the past several years for Grainews it was nice trying to create articles that had application to the cattle, grain and mixed farmers out| Grainews
Agco announced Wednesday that it and Italy-based SDF (Same-Deutz-Fahr) have signed a supply agreement. SDF will build a low-horsepower range of utility tractors for Agco’s Massey Ferguson brand.| Grainews
At the corporate level there are a lot of similarities between equipment manufacturers Horsch and Claas. Both are family-owned firms headquartered in| Grainews
Three corn pesticides to be launched in the Ontario market in 2025 have been approved by a committee that makes sure there will be no export market concerns with those products being used in the province.| Farmtario
“Ergot risk threatens Man., less severe elsewhere.” This title appeared in The Western Producer, Aug. 22, 2024. Let’s put that headline in proper| Grainews
Subscribe to the Country Guide Podcast on YouTube Music or Apple so you can catch new episodes as they’re released. Numbers Toolkit: The Farmer Coach:| Country Guide
Carla and Tyrone Borsa had already put a lot of research into their sheep operation before the first set of hooves hit their pasture in 2022.| Country Guide
Chad and Stacey Meunier own Meunier Livestock Ltd. where they raise 4,500 cows, manage a finishing feedlot and crop forages to feed their cattle.| Country Guide
Twin Peaks Creamery opened its doors in spring 2023 and John Pruim’s dream of making ice cream from his family's dairy farm became a reality.| Country Guide
Late autumn is when many spring calves are weaned and removed from their moms. The remaining cow herd is now in its earliest weeks of gestation and| Grainews
Farming is a complex business full of daily decisions with expensive consequences. Country Guide associate editor, April Stewart, sat down with Evan| Country Guide
Setting goals for a new calendar year can often feel like a challenge, but taking a proper evulative approach can help ensure success.| Country Guide
Looking for a way to talk to urban consumers about how farmers produce food? Jeanine Moyer takes farming right to the heart of Toronto.| Country Guide
CleanFarms has launched a twine roundup to corral baling twine in Alberta, and award cash prizes to agriculture charities.| Alberta Farmer Express
As wheat production in Argentina is projected to increase in 2024/25, according to the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Buenos Aires, the country’s corn output is to be smaller than in the previous year.| Farmtario
The net fund short position in canola fell to its lowest level in six months during the week ended Oct. 22, as speculators covered bearish bets and put on new longs, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).| Farmtario
How low-stress cattle handling keeps cattle healthier, especially in feedlots, and tips for keeping bovine stress lower.| Canadian Cattlemen
New Holland's CR11 combine will be available for 2025 and it was front-and-centre at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky.| Grainews
Farm and construction equipment maker CNH Industrial on Wednesday lowered its 2024 profit forecast for the second time, as slowing demand for its tractors and combines keeps hopes for a recovery in the second half of the year muted.| Farmtario
A disease outbreak can be an upsetting situation for barn workers that can make them lose confidence and undermine disease control efforts.| Farmtario
Federal and provincial governments announce $1.9 million in funding to prepare Alberta producers for VBP+ program.| Alberta Farmer Express
Erika Stewart of Verified Beef Production Plus on vaccine management and placement in cattle Vacinnating and treating livestock is a given for any beef| Canadian Cattlemen
Sixty-six per cent over 11 years. That’s how much extra support Alberta cow-calf producers would have received had certain feed and pasture costs been| Alberta Farmer Express
