Karen Briere

Karen Briere

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Karen Briere grew up in Canora, Sask. where her family had a grain and cattle operation. She has a degree in journalism from the University of Regina and has spent more than 30 years covering agriculture from the Western Producer’s Regina bureau.

Stories by Karen Briere

A Canadian Pacific Railway train sits on a siding near an inland grain terminal.
News

Industry wants ag to become national priority

Thirty agricultural organizations send an open letter to Ottawa in an effort to get the government’s attention

Agricultural associations from across the country have agreed they want the prime minister to treat agriculture and agri-food as a strategically important sector.
The nose of a CN train engine rounding a corner is in the foreground with its grain cars visible in the background.
Markets, News, Tariffs

Canada-U.S. trade relationship called complex

Canada’s declining productivity, supply chain woes and political decisions all affect trade with its neighbour

Trade issues existed long before U.S. president Donald Trump and his on-again, off-again tariffs came along, said panelists at a policy summit last month.
A screen capture of the homepage for the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food showing a close-up of the hands of people sitting in a circle holding various freshly harvested vegetables.
Farm Living

National farm group joins forces with Indigenous circle

Canadian Federation of Agriculture signs agreement with National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food

The National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture have agreed to work together to promote Indigenous-led agriculture.
A modern John Deere sprayer sprays a canola crop next to a slough with trees in the background.
Crop Management

Input companies complain of regulation creep

Industry says regulatory process is slowing and worries about ‘nice to know versus need to know’ approach

Canada’s competitiveness is at risk if federal agencies don’t streamline approval processes and take farmers’ costs into consideration.
A screencap of the Quattro Ventures homepage showing s high clearance sprayer at work in a field with the words, "Welcome to Quattro Ventures" written overtop.
Farm Living

Alberta farmers find strength in joint venture

Four producers began Quattro Ventures 15 years ago as a way to pool their resources and a fifth has since joined

Four Alberta farm families formed Quattro Ventures in 2010 after being part of the Palliser Triangle Marketing Club since 1994.

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