Canadian agriculture went on a wild ride this week, as U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian goods. Commodity markets fell hard, then recovered while the Prime Minister and Premiers talked over strengthening interprovincial trade. By Thursday, Mexico and Canada were given one-month reprieves on many of the tariffs.
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AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for March 7, 2025
AgGronomyTV: Assessing outcomes for soybean growers
At Manitoba Ag Days this year, Dennis Lange, pulse and soybean specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, presented on some of the outcomes he’s seen for soybeans in the province as the crop has grown in popularity among growers. Here, Lange offers guidance on choosing a soybean variety for your region and how to avoid issues such […] Read more
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Feb. 28, 2025
Producers are displeased with the slashed interest-free portion of the Advance Payments Program; Mexico’s ambassador calls for cooperation in the face of U.S. tariffs; and bird flu in dairy cattle – does it grow better in mammary tissue? It’s your national agriculture news recap for the week of Feb. 28, 2025.
Canadian Federation of Agriculture President Keith Currie debriefs AGM 2025
Glacier FarmMedia—Keith Currie was re-acclaimed as President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) at the group’s annual general meeting in Ottawa. The discussion, including several of the resolutions tabled Wednesday afternoon focused largely on the tariff threat and how Canada’s agriculture groups can work together to address it.
Canadian Federation of Agriculture president Keith Currie debriefs AGM 2025
Keith Currie was re-acclaimed as President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) at the group’s annual general meeting in Ottawa. The discussion, including several of the resolutions tabled Wednesday afternoon focused largely on the tariff threat and how Canada’s agriculture groups can work together to address it.
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Feb. 21, 2025
Farmers are advised to snap up lower-priced chemicals while they can; a former assistant commissioner says she was subject to harassment and interference at the Canadian Grain Commission; and 2024 Canadian beef exports are set to break records. It’s your national agriculture news recap for the week of February 21, 2025.
AgGronomyTV: What bugs should be on your radar for 2025?
At St. Jean Farm Days and Manitoba Ag Days last month, provincial entomologist John Gavloski shared with growers the crop pests that made the most impact in 2024 and his forecast for what they should prepare for in the 2025 growing season.
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Feb. 14, 2025
Canada’s trade deal with Ecuador called a win for agriculture, farm and food leaders call for ‘Team Canada’ approach, and the beef sector anticipates new traceability rules. It’s your national agriculture news recap for February 14, 2025.
VIDEO: Francis Drouin delivers greetings at Canada’s ag day in Ottawa
Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, delivered greetings to stakeholders, industry groups and students at the Future of Food conference in Ottawa, what could be his last event in this role. Drouin said Canada is facing a free trade threat, which makes events like this all the more important
Young farmers get involved at Canada’s Food Day
Students and young farmers convened in Ottawa for the Future of Food event Feb. 11. The day saw engagement from 4-H Canada, a group sponsored by McDonald’s Canada and students from McGill and the University of Ottawa. Cyndelle Gagnon of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council and Austin Olson of the 4-H Canada Youth Advisory Committee […] Read more
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