Conservative party agriculture critic John Barlow crouches to examine a potato in field with a farmer.

Barlow sees opportunity in crisis

Conservative ag critic says time is right for increased national unity and a more resilient economy

John Barlow is hoping a new Conservative federal government will bring agriculture to the adult table after the April 28 vote.


Cyle Stewart answers audience questions at the Holistic Management conference in Assiniboia, Sask., Feb. 2025.

Producer shares personal struggles

Rancher and mental health advocate, Cyle Stewart, offers producers mental health strategies

Farmers’ mental health is likely to take a hit during times of stress such as market uncertainty and trade barriers brought on by tariffs, disease outbreaks and other geopolitical issues.


Duane Thompson, left, Ross Walburger, Brooke Walburger and Kelly Sidoryk participated in a farm succession panel during a recent Holistic Management Conference.

Conversation called key in succession planning

Transitioning from one generation to the next has to begin with the sharing of ideas, say holistic management panellists

The conversation surrounding farm succession has opened up in recent years with various strategies being shared.





A stick of butter and a container of canola oil sit next to one another on a kitchen counter.

Butter is not healthy, says nutritionist

The butter versus seed oil debate may have been settled years ago for nutritionists but is picking up speed on the internet

There is no scientific debate about the health benefits of butter, says a University of Saskatchewan nutritionist.


Trucks are lined up on a highway under as sign that reads, "U.S. Customs" as they wait to cross the border.

What do new widespread tariffs mean for Canadian agriculture and food?

Canada, Mexico not subject to new global rates, but plenty of global factors could hit home

UPDATED: April 3, 2025 – 1420 CST – Glacier FarmMedia – Retaliation against new U.S. tariffs from key agricultural producing regions like China and the EU will be worth monitoring in coming weeks.  That’s according to Farm Credit Canada chief economist JP Gervais in a LinkedIn post Thursday morning.  Follow all our coverage of the […] Read more

A farmer uses a touchscreen in the cab of a farm vehicle.

SaskTel launches data hub for farmers

Companies that are part of Smart Ag will help farmers use data to improve their operations and sustainability

SaskTel has launched what it calls an ag ecosystem to help companies do business with farmers.