Heath MacDonald was sworn in as minister of agriculture and agri-food as Prime Minister Mark Carney chose his cabinet on May 13.
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Heath MacDonald in as agriculture minister
Previous minister Blois out despite popularity among agriculture groups
U.S. farmers say Brazil still has edge in China’s soybean market despite trade truce
A surprising tariff pause between Beijing and Washington will not help U.S. farmers gain soy sales in China without additional concessions, producers said, because top-supplier Brazil still has a competitive price advantage.
Study will explore economic impact of Ontario equine industry
Goal is to gather data to protect workers and jobs in the industry
The Ontario Harness Horse Association/Ontario Equine Educational and Employment Program (OHHA/OEEEP) has launched a comprehensive economic impact study of what it calls “the vast and diverse Ontario equine agricultural sector.”
AgTech adoption, on-farm successes featured at AIC conference
Food industry, farmers talk about how agricultural innovation drives the economy
Success stories in agriculture technology adoption as well as key priorities and policy points for innovation in the sector were showcased at the Agri-Food Innovation Council Conference in Ottawa, in May 2025.
Gene edited pig gets green light in America
Pork made from gene-edited pigs could soon be on supermarket shelves in Canada.
U.S. and China reach deal to temporarily slash tariffs
‘Very positive news’ for countries’, global economies says analyst
The U.S. and China announced they'd reached a deal to temporarily cut tariffs in a move that offered a reprieve to global economies.
U.S. suspends Mexican cattle, horse and bison imports over New World screwworm
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Sunday said she is suspending imports of live cattle, horses and bison through the southern U.S. border over the damaging pest New World screwworm, a measure that immediately drew opposition from Mexico.
Ontario farmer charged with fraud and mischief in theft case
A two-year investigation has led to charges against a Huron County farmer who had alleged that 45,000 chicks were stolen from his farm.
Saskatchewan cattle producers want bovine TB investigation to target wildlife
Saskatchewan environment ministry says no positive tests have been found in elk and other cervids, but testing will continue
Saskatchewan cattle producers who packed a meeting room last week for updates on the bovine tuberculosis investigation originating in their area weren't happy with much of what they heard from officials.
New Chicago spring wheat futures make thin trade thinner
Trading volumes a fraction of Minneapolis spring wheat
The CME Group's new Chicago spring wheat futures may be diluting an already thin market, says analyst Tom Lilja of Progressive Ag in Fargo, North Dakota.
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