Matt Bowman, co-chair of the animal health and care committee at the Canadian Cattle Association, said the federal agriculture and transportation ministers are aware of the concerns around the use of electronic logging devices, known as ELDs, that limit drivers to 14 hours of on-duty time each day, and the requirement to unload and load cattle for rest time.| The Western Producer
U.S. farmers are projected to harvest a record 425.26 million tonnes of corn, 35.6 million tonnes more than the old record set in 2023-24.| The Western Producer
Open Farm Days continues to enjoy success in its 14th year running, as Alberta farms and agri-businesses were showcased to increase awareness on how food gets to the dinner plate.| The Western ProducerLatest Agriculture News & Top Stories | The Western Producer
With Canadian canola growers under new price pressure, federal and Saskatchewan government and industry officials have met to discuss next steps in dealing with China’s canola trade barriers.| The Western ProducerLatest Agriculture News & Top Stories | The Western Producer
Cargill’s new Regina crush facility is expected to help raise domestic demand for Canadian canola just as China, usually Prairie growers’ top export buyer, raises a new tariff wall.| The Western ProducerLatest Agriculture News & Top Stories | The Western Producer
Already facing some community pushback, a proposed 2,000-head cattle feedlot south of Swift Current, Sask., has been rejected for a municipal permit, partly over zoning concerns about the minimum distance from a residence.| The Western ProducerLatest Agriculture News & Top Stories | The Western Producer
Conservapak of Indian Head, Sask., is going green.While the seeding tool technology invented by owner Jim Halford has, for more than 20 years, had a| The Western Producer
Glacier FarmMedia - Canadian milk continues to test negative for avian influenza, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said. The agency said as of Dec. 19| The Western Producer
The topic of check-off refunds has long been a key conversation in Alberta's beef industry. Check-off dollars are intended to promote and support the| The Western Producer
The Alberta Beef Producers will exit the Canadian Cattle Association in 2026, citing a lack of transparency and governance.| The Western Producer
A Farm to Table Tour showing consumers where their food comes from features Molnar Farms, and a large variety of their fruit and vegetables.| The Western Producer
China purchased just over 20 million tonnes of wheat, corn, barley and sorghum last year, that is well below the 60 million tonnes purchased in 2021-22.| The Western ProducerAgriculture Market News & Market Prices | The Western Pro...
A technical analyst believes that Saskatchewan land values could be due for a correction, but land owners and FCC say supply/demand fundamentals drive land prices - not mathematical models| The Western Producer
Farmland values have skyrocketed 300-500 per cent since 2007, experts debate if investors or farmers are pricing out the next generation.| The Western Producer
A technical analysis suggests Saskatchewan farmland values could tumble over 50%. Learn why a market correction is overdue.| The Western Producer
The federal crown lender announced its decision after continued global trade disruption, including new Chinese tariffs on canola seed.| The Western Producer
Potato Growers of Alberta has released the third in a five-part video series, highlighting the potato industry’s efficient use of water.| The Western Producer
At Ag in Motion 2025, Premier Moe shares hope for new federal ties with PM Carney, eyes China trade resolution, and pushes for CUSMA stability.| The Western Producer
Much higher prices for beef stocker calves in the fall run have increased optimism and profits for cow-calf producers after a few challenging years. “It’s| The Western Producer
More than 150 host ranches and farms promote agri-tourism and rural sustainability, showcasing how crucial they are to the food supply chain.| The Western Producer
The Canada Pension Plan has added more agricultural assets to its $282 billion investment portfolio. The pension plan’s investment board announced| The Western Producer
Many farmers won’t make a profit growing spring wheat this year, but there should be good demand for high protein, high quality wheat.| The Western Producer
Glencore wants to exit the agriculture business. Neil Townsend believes that is because there’s a “profitability problem” in agriculture.| The Western Producer
Saskatchewan’s provincial veterinarian says horse owners should be more concerned about vaccinating for West Nile virus than western equine| The Western Producer
Irrican Power is helping generate tens of millions of dollars for two Alberta irrigation districts through various renewable energy projects.| The Western Producer
After an almost two-decade absence, bovine tuberculosis has made its return to Manitoba on a Pembina Valley dairy operation.| The Western Producer
Roberts Bank Terminal 2 is entering the construction phase after a decade of approvals and permits. That is music to the ears of Pulse Canada.| The Western Producer
SASKATOON — The United States continues to face a tsunami of used cooking oil imports from China that is undermining the country's soybean crush| The Western Producer
With patchy wet conditions throughout the province, clubroot came out in force in Alberta in 2024. Its favourite targets were in a pocket of| The Western Producer
WINNIPEG — There are now 55 different types of clubroot across the Prairies. About a decade ago, in 2016, the number of pathotypes was 17. The| The Western Producer
Explore two tornado formation theories: Tornado Vortex Theory, involving vortex stretching; Multiple Vortex Theory, explaining smaller sub-vortices within.| The Western Producer
The Canola Council of Canada announced July 31 that it is cutting its agronomy team as part of a “refreshed strategic framework.”| The Western Producer
The federal government said today it will break down trade barriers between provinces by removing of 20 out of 39 exceptions to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).| The Western Producer
Canada's Bill C-202 passed, protecting supply management. But exporters raise concerns about trade precedent and its impact on the agri-food sector.| The Western Producer
Saskatchewan farmer wanted to appeal the court decision that a thumbs-up emoji served as a signature to a grain delivery contract.| The Western Producer
It was only a few years ago that interest in alternative methods such as biologicals to boost a crop’s nutrient uptake seemed to spike in popularity. But| The Western Producer
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture policy summit examined several topics the industry is dealing with right now, including trade.| The Western Producer
Ottawa has announced support for farmers affected by the Chinese tariffs.| The Western Producer
Stock dogs draw a crowd at Ag in Motion. Border collies and other herding breeds are well known for the work they do on the farm.| The Western Producer
Antoine Bernet of Bayer Crop Science believes that biofuels represent a massive opportunity for oilseed growers in Canada.| The Western Producer
Saskatchewan ag minister Daryl Harrison discusses trade, tariffs and agriculture at Ag in Motion 2025.| The Western Producer
Saskatchewan is allowing diversion of low-yield crops to livestock feed via doubled insurance thresholds, offering relief to producers facing dry conditions.| The Western Producer
WINNIPEG — If crop insurance payments to Canadian farmers were put on a line graph, from 2018 to 2022 the graph would look like a hockey stick.| The Western Producer
Saskatchewan is considering a license category for drone pesticide application, a proactive step as federal approvals for agricultural products are awaited.| The Western Producer
The worries about Prop 12 are just one serious issue confronting producers. At the World Pork Expo, farmers and industry people had to juggle concerns about foreign animal diseases such as African swine fever, financial challenges from soaring production costs, trade worries from both Prop 12 and new voluntary country-of-origin labelling rules being developed, chronic labour shortages and a host of other concerns.| The Western Producer
The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation has put the double low yield appraisal process in place to allow somecrops to be turned into feed.| The Western Producer
Learn why the hog sector's sustainability now hinges more on social acceptance than science, as consumer demands clash with modern production realities.| The Western Producer
Saskatchewan students who want to study veterinary medicine now have an increased chance of being admitted to the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine.| The Western Producer
Canada’s agriculture sector is heavily reliant on the US. A new report outlines how diversifying agri-food exports to new markets could boost Canada’s economy by billions and secure its place as a global food leader.| The Western Producer
Osler, a business law firm with offices in Toronto, Montréal, Calgary, Ottawa, Vancouver and New York, attempted to make sense of the ongoing trade chaos in a June 3 post on its website.| The Western Producer
United States oil industry and biofuel groups are pushing for a massive increase in the country’s biodiesel and renewable diesel mandate.| The Western Producer
Suspected physiological leaf spot in southern Alberta winter wheat. Learn about symptoms, causes, and preventive measures like chloride application.| The Western Producer
BRANDON — Farmers across Western Canada are frequently told the same message: keep an eye out for unusual or unfamiliar weeds. For the last few years, the| The Western Producer
Stay updated on Trump’s tariffs impacting Canadian farmers and agriculture with coverage from the Western Producer.| The Western Producer
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
OTTAWA (Reuters) — Canada on Tuesday approved with conditions Bunge's US$34 billion merger with Glencore-backed Viterra, clearing one of the final| The Western Producer
SASKATOON — The importation of biofuel made from Chinese used cooking oil threatens the domestic market for Canadian canola, says an industry executive.| The Western Producer
Farmers from across Canada weighed shared perspectives on the upcoming 2025 federal election. In part one, they talk Trump, tariffs and trade tensions.| The Western Producer
It’s hard to bring attention to agriculture issues in political campaigns, though this year’s federal election is different, say experts.| The Western Producer
The deadline for enrollment in the 2025 AgriStability program has been extended to July 31 from April 30.| The Western Producer
When it comes to the 2025 federal election, what do farmers from different regions of Canada have in common? Glacier FarmMedia reporters and| The Western Producer
Cereals Canada says the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (GATE) facility will allow better technology to back research and ultimately help Canadian grains excel in international markets.| The Western Producer
Farmers from Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and Manitoba share thoughts on the 2025 federal election and what the government should do to improve trade, the business environment and the Canadian economy.| The Western Producer
As negotiations continue to reinstate the Feeders Association Loan Guarantee program to the Picture Butte Feeder Co-operative, the provincial cattle feeders association is making its feelings known.| The Western Producer
Live coverage of the 2025 National Agricultural Leaders Debate on April 17th, 5 PM Eastern, hosted by the CFA. Watch the livestream on Facebook and LinkedIn.| The Western Producer
