Canada Seeks WTO Consultations Over China Tariffs

The federal government has formally requested World Trade Organization dispute consultations with China after Beijing last week officially imposed import duties on certain agricultural and fishery products from Canada.

Old-, New-Corp Pea Outlooks Heavier as Exports Forecast to Decline

Agriculture Canada is forecasting heavier 2024-25 pea ending stocks – and record high stocks for 2025-26 - as projected exports are impacted by trade barriers.

This isn’t a cash flow issue, this is value destruction of the crop, says Sask Oilseeds of China’s tariffs

Unlike a railway strike or work stoppage where crop can’t move to port, the latest tariff threat by China to impose huge taxes on canola oil and meal risks devaluing the entire crop, says Dean Roberts chair of Sask Oilseed...

Which residual corn herbicides allow cover crops to be inter-seeded?

With a narrow window to establish cover crops after corn harvest, some farmers have experimented with inter-seeding cover crops when corn is at the 6-8 leaf stage. However, the sensitivity of different cover crops to resid...

Ag Canada Raises 2025-26 Canola Stocks Estimate; Cuts Price Outlook

Amid possible trade disruptions, Agriculture Canada has doubled its 2025-26 canola ending stocks forecast and slashed its price outlook in updated monthly supply-demand estimates released Friday.

NOAA Spring Forecast: Dry for Southern Plains, Western US

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s spring forecast looks dry for the western Corn Belt and the US southern Plains, where more moisture is needed.

World Total Grains Production, Ending Stocks Forecast Higher in 2025-26

Led by corn, the International Grains Council (IGC) is projecting a record global harvest of total grains in 2025-26.

New Program to Help Food Processors Recalibrate for Domestic Market

Protein Industries Canada (PIC) on Thursday announced a new $3-million program to help Canadian food and ingredient companies remain competitive in the wake of the ongoing uncertainty around trade with the US.

4-H Canada youth drive sustainable solutions with the AgriFood Challenge

New Ag Minister Moves to Cut Red Tape

New federal Agriculture Minister Kody Blois is getting down to work quickly, moving to cut red tape for the ag sector

Higher February Inflation Rate Clouds Interest Rate Outlook

Canadian inflation ran hotter than expected in February, even before the impacts of a potential trade war with the US are felt.

Ontario Farmland Values Up Just Modestly in 2024

Ontario farmland values followed the national trend higher in 2024, but the gains were among the weakest of all the provinces.

Communication, adaptability and focus: keys to navigating uncertainty