Varied precipitation and warm temperatures were generally beneficial for crop development across Alberta during the week ended July 8, according to the latest provincial crop report released July 11.
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Ontario’s agri-food sector sets sights on future with Agri-Food 2050 initiative
The first-ever Agri Food 2050, a one-day industry event dedicated to envisioning the future of food and farming in Ontario,…
Senft to step down as CEO of Seeds Canada
Barry Senft, the founding CEO of the five-year-old Seeds Canada organization is stepping down as of January 2026.
Improving agriculture’s economic and environmental sustainability
Improving the resilience of Canadian agriculture requires more flexible and targeted conservation and safety net programming, according to doctoral and…
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Ontario, Alberta sign new MOUs on energy trade
Ontario and Alberta have signed agreements to build new trade infrastructure between the two provinces.
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Environmental Farm Plan updated
An updated Environment Farm Plan (EFP) will be available to Ontario farmers starting July 14, 2025. The updated edition reflects…
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Newcomer First Acre Insurance expands brokers in Ontario
The ever-evolving changes within agriculture over the last several decades have outpaced coverage options in the agriculture insurance sector, said…
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Dealing with decommissioned oil and gas wells on your farm
After an emergency leak from an old gas well in Wheatley, Ontario is mapping legacy wells, most of which will…
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Heritage at risk: Ontario Barn Preservation works to catalogue historic barns
The not-for-profit organization Ontario Barn Preservation is working to ensure that the number of barns lost to the wrecking ball…
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Province establishes Chief Conservation Executive to oversee Conservation Authorities
The government of Ontario has announced the creation of a Chief Conservation Executive position to oversee Conservation Authority activities. Announced…
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Alberta crop conditions improve: report
65 per cent good to excellent provincially
Senft to step down as CEO of Seeds Canada
The founding CEO of the five-year-old organization will stay on until January 2026
Barry Senft, the founding CEO of the five-year-old Seeds Canada organization is stepping down as of January 2026.
BASF cuts 2025 outlook as tariffs weigh on global economy
Germany's BASF said on Friday that it was lowering its full-year outlook, citing weaker-than-expected global economic growth and reduced demand for its chemicals due to U.S. tariffs.
Farm groups’ response to new Trump tariffs muted
Trump repeats dairy tariff claims in justification of 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods
Farm groups’ response has been muted, thus far, in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s announced 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods. Goods under CUSMA are expected to continue to be exempted. Trump again brought up dairy tariff claims in justification for higher tariffs.
USDA adjusts supply/demand estimates
Corn/soybean yields unchanged
Corn and soybean yields in the United States were left unchanged in the latest supply/demand estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, released July 11, although a reduction in harvested area led to small downward revisions to production for the crops.
Trump says he’ll up Canadian tariff rate to 35 per cent next month
Exceptions for goods under CUSMA are expected to continue says White House official
U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff assault on Canada on Thursday, saying the U.S. would impose a 35 per cent tariff on imports next month. Exceptions for goods under CUSMA, which includes many agricultural products, are expected to continue a White House official said.
Canada seeks pact with Southeast Asian countries to diversify trade
Canada is seeking to finalize a free trade deal with Southeast Asian nations as part of a push to expand into new markets, its top diplomat said, responding to the hefty tariffs imposed on it by the United States, its neighbour and largest trade partner.
Ontario’s agri-food sector sets sights on future with Agri-Food 2050 initiative
Industry invited to priority setting kick-off event in Niagara Falls this fall
The first-ever Agri Food 2050, a one-day industry event dedicated to envisioning the future of food and farming in Ontario, will be held at the Brock Hotel in Niagara Falls September 17, 2025. Hosted by the Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC), the Agri Food 2050 event is the next step in the AAC’s broader Agri Food […] Read more
Senft to step down as CEO of Seeds Canada
The founding CEO of the five-year-old organization will stay on until January 2026
Barry Senft, the founding CEO of the five-year-old Seeds Canada organization is stepping down as of January 2026.
Manitoba Crop Report: Rains not enough to curb dryness
Some areas receive deluge; others still dry
Many areas of Manitoba received varied amounts of rainfall during the week ended July 6, 2025. However, it was not enough to replenish moisture in some areas.
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