Federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay says he won’t seek relection in the coming election.
MacAulay bows out of coming election
Federal agriculture minister hanging up his skates after 36 years in office
Gord Gilmour
Stories by Gord Gilmour
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
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada has landed a free trade agreement with Ecuador, which the federal government says “delivers strong results for Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector.” Under the new deal Canada gains “unprecedented access” to Ecuador and its population of 18 million people. The agreement includes a dedicated section on agriculture, which contains provisions specific […] Read more
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.
Winning innovators recognized in Manitoba
A strong field resulted in additional runners-up at this year’s Innovation Showcase that was held during Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon
At the 2025 Manitoba Ag Days 15 exhibitors were given awards in the annual innovation showcase.
Man. farm leader ‘will be dearly missed’
Man. farm leader ‘will be dearly missed’
Bill Campbell, a southwestern Manitoba farmer and former Keystone Agricultural Producers president, passes away at the age of 69.
Loose cannon on board means battening down the hatches
Glacier FarmMedia – The French poet, novelist and playwright Victor Hugo is the first person known to use the term “loose cannon” in print. He was referring to an actual loose cannon that, improperly lashed down, rolled out of control, damaged the ship, and prevented his protagonist, the Marquis de Lantenac, from landing ashore in […] Read more
Ag sector must be ready to answer foreign worker questions
Canadian farmers have a long history of employing temporary foreign workers. In 1966, the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program was formed and brought 264 Jamaican workers to Canada to pick apples. That program has functioned well over the years for its intended purpose of filling short-term seasonal positions that weren’t attractive to Canadians. It has grown […] Read more
Steffes Group enters Canadian farm auction scene
Glacier FarmMedia – A leader in U.S. farm auctions is coming to Canada. The Steffes Group has acquired Bruce Schapansky Auctioneers, of Tisdale, Sask., the firm announced in a press release Oct. 18. Steffes has been a major auction firm in the U.S. Midwest since its founding in North Dakota in 1960. The organization has […] Read more
