[UPDATED: Oct. 31, 2019] Glacier FarmMedia – Canada and China finally had a face-to-face meeting *Oct. 28 in Geneva on China’s de facto import ban of Canadian canola seed. The […] Read more
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Canada, China meet over canola stalemate
Oil vs Corn: U.S. lawmakers set hearing on fractious biofuels policy
The U.S. oil and corn industries will continue a long-running public battle over America’s biofuels policy on Tuesday during a Congressional hearing about the Trump administration’s use of “secret waivers” […] Read more
Carbon costs affecting grain drying for Prairie farmers
Opponents say the rebates won't fully cover the additional costs farmers must pay
Glacier FarmMedia – Farmers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta struggling to get their crops harvested will also be paying higher costs for drying thanks to the federal carbon levy. While […] Read more
Key federal minister in Canada/China dispute fighting cancer
Just days after two senior cabinet ministers from the Prairies were defeated in Monday’s federal election, the Liberal government is now facing the possibility of a third stepping away from […] Read more
Editorial: Canada’s election forgoes agricultural issues
There hasn’t been much to get excited about in the current federal election, especially if you’re interested in agriculture policy. Political parties have concentrated on their opponents more than on […] Read more
Glacier FarmMedia opens bureau in Ottawa
These days I am becoming more thankful to those who do thankless work. About a month ago, I settled in Ottawa. I claim “the west” as home to those here […] Read more
Chicken, egg farmers still looking for trade package
A package for dairy farmers was announced before the current federal election
Chicken and egg farmers continue to wait for a trade compensation package, which they had hoped to see before the current federal election. Their supply management cousins in dairy got […] Read more
Trade, climate, farm programs part of agricultural leaders’ debate
Agriculture minister has to defend Liberal record on trade deals
The national election debate on agriculture tackled many of the major issues in the sector including trade, climate change, labour and risk management programs. The debaters included: Luc Berthold of […] Read more
International trade disputes a threat to global economy
Numerous trade disputes have broken out around the world, causing uncertainty
Glacier FarmMedia – Hearing all the grim talk about slowing global growth and seeing alarming signs from the bond market, it’s understandable that many believe the world is fated to […] Read more
Provincial government looking into consumer harassment
More protection from trespassers needed
Recent trespassers on a Southern Alberta turkey farm continues to raise the question to farmers within Ontario and Canada as to when this type of harassment will be stopped. Ernie […] Read more
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