Looming concerns such as talk of a possible glyphosate ban and tight time lines for national carbon emission goals have convinced Stuart Smyth that more must be done to fight agriculture’s bad rap.
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Saskatchewan agriculture groups to host tariff, trade summit
Eight organizations have joined forces to hold the Saskatchewan Ag Summit to discuss critical issues faced by the industry
A summit planned for the end of the month will bring together producers from across Saskatchewan to talk about critical agricultural issues. Tariffs and trade are at the top of the list.
Former Prairie agricultural agency gains historic designation
Parks Canada has designated the former Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration an event of national historic significance.
Buyer found for bankrupt Ram Industries assets
The Yorkton, Sask. company, along with Leon Manufacturing, went into receivership last year after more than 50 years in business
The company was placed in receivership last June, ordered bankrupt in late January and on Feb. 27 the Court of King’s Bench approved the sale to 102203996 Saskatchewan Ltd. for an undisclosed price.
Uncertainties overshadow national farm meeting
Tariffs and other political unknowns were on the agenda as Canadian Federation of Agriculture delegates met last week
The president of Canada’s largest farm organization says people are anxious about looming tariffs and other uncertainties.
U.S. diversification efforts focus on value-added
Producers look at initiatives such as quality and sustainability assurances rather than just competing in commodity markets
Crop organizations in the United States are taking a different approach to trade diversification.
Bayer says it could halt U.S. Roundup weedkiller sales over legal risks
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Bayer has told U.S. lawmakers it could stop selling Roundup weedkiller unless they can strengthen legal protection against product liability litigation, according to a financial analyst and a person close to the matter. Bayer has paid about USD$10 billion to settle disputed claims that Roundup, based on the herbicide glyphosate, causes cancer. […] Read more
Europe’s agriculture regulations a cautionary tale for Canada: speaker
Canadian farmers should take note of the European Union’s restrictive environmental policies and how they’ve impacted farmers to avoid similar headaches, speaker says
Canadian agriculture should take note of the European Union’s restrictive environmental policies and how they’ve impacted farmers to avoid similar headaches, speaker says
Snow conditions work in Saskatchewan’s favour this year
A hydrologist says a good snowpack can provide more water than one may think, but steps are needed to keep it in the soil
Water volume trumps water use efficiency, says Philip Harder, research director and hydrological scientist at Croptimistic Technology.
Tariffs Day 3 – Donald sees the light — for now
Tariffs are on pause until April 2, and some quiet amendments seem to protect U.S. interests
The continuing soap opera of Donald Trump’s tariff war with Canada and Mexico. Currently tariffs have now been delayed until April 2, with both countries receiving a reprive for goods and services covered under the CUSMA trade agreement.
