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.
Tariffs Day 2 | Canadian agriculture remains in crosshairs
Despite respite for the auto sector, agriculture remains on high alert
Tariffs Day 1 | Trade war commences as Canadian agricultural sector braces
Canada and China respond in kind, agriculture groups call for support and strategy
As of March 4, 2025 U.S. president Donald Trump’s threat of imposing a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods has become a reality. Canada has immediately applied retaliatory tariffs, but the true scope of the fallout from this action is yet to be determined.
Canola sector sees tariff pain ahead
Industry groups pledge robust advocacy efforts on both sides of the border
Canada's two main canola sector groups say U.S. tariffs will be felt throughout the value chain, on both sides of the border.
MacAulay bows out of coming election
Federal agriculture minister hanging up his skates after 36 years in office
Federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay says he won't seek reelection in the coming election.
CropLife Canada calls for halt to Pest Management Regulatory Agency changes, cites tariffs
The threat of U.S. tariffs means Canada should be doing all it can to keep farmers competitive, CropLife Canada says
CropLife Canada says U.S. tariffs would be bad enough, agriculture doesn't need the added hit from changes to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).
Canadian government sees agriculture win in free trade agreement with Ecuador
Access for key agriculture exports gained, but not at the cost of supply management
Canada's new free trade deal with Ecuador will provide preferential treatment for Canada's key agriculture exports, such as grains and oilseeds, cereals, meat, pulse crops, processed foods and "sugar-containing" products but won't allow additional access to Canada for for supply-managed products such as dairy, poultry and eggs.
Stein appointed to manage AFA
Newly-hired executive director will lead formulation of strategic plan
The Alberta Federation of Agriculture has appointed Aaron Stein its new executive director. He'll be leading the formulation of a five year strategic plan for the group.
Buhler Industries going private
Winnipeg tractor and implement maker will be delisted from the TSX
Winnipeg's Buhler Industries, which makes Versatile tractors, Farm King augers, and other farm implements, will be privately owned by a Turkish firm under a proposed deal.
Steffes Group enters Canadian farm auction scene
The Steffes Group has acquired Bruce Schapansky Auctioneers, of Tisdale, Sask., the firm announced in a press release Oct. 18.
The on-farm storage question
Should you build new or expand existing grain storage on your operation? There’s no easy answer
There are compelling reasons for farmers to invest in on-farm grain storage. It offers them flexibility in marketing and the opportunity to get better prices later in the crop year.