Former PM Stephen Harper and economists speak about U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods during the Canadian Crops Conference 2025 in Edmonton.
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Tariffs, trade dominate discussion at Canadian Crops Convention
Former prime minister Stephen Harper says enforcement of tariffs was “darkest day” for Canada
Manitoba cropping projects to receive research funding
Projects to receive funding include those focusing on crop breeding improvements, root rot diseases and crop residue
Newly funded agriculture research projects in Manitoba include crop breeding improvements, root rot diseases and crop residue
Saskatchewan changes grazing lease formula
Grazing lease rates will now be based on an average of prices from previous fall runs rather than just from a single year
Saskatchewan has changed how it calculates crown land grazing lease rates, effective this year.
Peak of the Market navigates tariffs, consumer shifts
Peak of the Market is feeling the pinch from tariff uncertainty, though a “buy Canadian” push is helping
Manitoba’s Peak of the Market vegetable wholesaler says it’s feeling the stress of tariff uncertainty, but increased local demand is an upside.
Soil pH levels can help make planting decisions
Levels in Manitoba tend to be on the higher end of the scale, with most soil testing in the neutral to alkaline range
Managing soil pH is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of soil health and crop productivity, says Marla Riekman, a land management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture.
Trump delays tariffs for goods covered under Canada, Mexico trade deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Thursday exempted goods from both Canada and Mexico under a North American trade pact for a month from the 25 per cent tariffs that he had imposed earlier this week, the latest twist in fast-shifting trade policy that has whipsawed financial markets and business leaders. The exemption, which […] Read more
National Farmers Union calls for ‘serious response’ to tariffs
National Farmers Union says a more long-term strategy is necessary, including a more substantial policy to external disruptions
The NFU says “a serious response” is needed to the tariffs, but any retaliatory measures must consider and protect Canadian farmers, farm workers and consumers.
Eligible Purely Canada claimants receive full payouts
Not all claims against the Saskatchewan-based company were eligible
The Canadian Grain Commission has announced that producers owed money from Purely Canada Foods have been fully compensated, just days after a lender applied to place the company in receivership.
Mexico dodges U.S. tariffs temporarily
In Truth Social post the mercurial Donald Trump said they’re now delayed until April 2
A Donald Trump social media post has postponed U.S. tariffs on Mexico until April 2, as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau predicts a drawn out trade war for Canada.
Prairie manufacturers adjust to tariffs
Some ag equipment makers moved U.S.-bound machines south before tariffs were imposed
In 2023, Saskatchewan exported about $834 million worth of agricultural equipment to the United States. A portion of those exports were straw choppers and weed seed control units, manufactured by Redekop at its plant near Saskatoon.
