After imposing an initial $30 billion worth of counter tariffs, the Canadian government has published a detailed list of items to be included in a second round, estimated at $130 billion.
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Tariffs roil Canadian grain markets
About the only certainty these days is there is going to be more uncertainty
U.S. trade policies continue to impact agrictultural futures, and politics appear to remain the driving force behind grain and oilseeds markets for the foreseeable future.
Aid or Trade? What do U.S. farmers want?
The United States is entering uncharted territory - a full-blown trade war with Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and a list of other nations.
Canada to seed more wheat, less canola in 2025: StatCan
Farmers also seeding more peas, corn and oats
Canadian farmers intend to plant more wheat and less canola in 2025, according to the first survey-based estimates for the upcoming growing season from Statistics Canada released March 12. Area seeded to corn, oats and peas is also expected to rise, while soybeans, barley and lentils are forecast to lose acres.
Turkey’s lentil crop set for recovery
Recent rain could result in a 10 to 15 per cent larger crop than the 405,000 tonnes the country’s farmers harvested last year
Turkey’s lentil crop appears to have avoided much drought damage so far this year. Almost the entire crop is grown in the southeastern part of the country, where it was dry in October, November and December. Rain finally came in February, helping to reverse the fortunes of the crop.
Changes to Advance Payments Program pleases Canadian Cattle Association
The Canadian Cattle Association says it’s pleased to see the interest-free portion of the Advance Payments Program continue at $250,000, a move the federal government made in response to tariff uncertainty.
Canola could lose out as farmers plan for tariff
Farmers have already made most of their seeding decisions but could still fine-tune them if tariffs are reinstated in April
Protectionist trade actions in two key export markets will likely influence farmers’ seeding plans, says an analyst.
Canola not eligible for U.S. biofuel program
Crop hit with Chinese tariffs, excluded from U.S. biofuel program
Canada’s canola industry is reeling from a series of devastating body blows. The latest gut punch came on March 8 when China announced it is imposing a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian canola oil and meal effective March 20.
New herbicide on the horizon
A new herbicide with a novel active ingredient could soon become available for Pairie farmers struggling with kochia and other weeds.
Pulse sector hopes for quick tariff resolution
China promises 100 per cent tariffs on peas and canola oil and meal by March 20, as well as 25 per cent tariffs on pork
Greg Cherewyk, president of Pulse Canada, says there is still time to avert China’s proposed tariffs on a variety of agricultural goods. It is important to note that China selected March 20 as the implementation date
