Farmers from various Canadian agricultural sectors told federal officials this week the government must be prepared to help if and when tariffs take effect.
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Farmers make case for aid if tariffs imposed
Uncertainty over whether the U.S. will impose tariffs on Canadian agriculture is already resulting in lost sales, meeting hears
Sask. researcher expands northern vigour work
Other research in the province includes catalytic seed treatments and intercropping hazelnuts and berries with annual crops
A plant physiologist from the University of Saskatchewan continues to focus on the phenomenon identified as “northern vigour.”
Motivations, solutions offered on tariff threat
Chief executive officer of the Canada West Foundation advises against a tit for tat approach that involves counter tariffs
Gary Mar, chief executive officer of the Canada West Foundation, did not mince words when he shared his thoughts on freshly inaugurated U.S. president Donald Trump during a recent presentation at the Farming Smarter Conference and Trade show in Lethbridge.
China seeks debate at WTO on recent trade turbulence
China seeks debate at WTO on recent trade turbulence
China has called for a debate at the World Trade Organization on “trade turbulence” and how the global trade watchdog should respond in an apparent reference to tariffs launched or threatened by the United States.
Farmer’s dedication to soil health recognized
Award continues Yanke conservation legacy
Kevin Auch’s dedication to soil conservation in southern Alberta was recognized recently with the Orville Yanke Achievement Award, presented at the Farming Smarter Conference and Trade Show in Lethbridge.
Farm community urged to talk more about cybersecurity
Digital defences need more attention as more sophisticated technology appears on farms, speaker says
Digital defences need more attention as sophisticated farm technology brings cyber vulnerability, Crop Connect speaker says.
Canada urged to look beyond U.S. for trade
Experts say the American market has been a comfortable place for Canadian business, but it is time to look elsewhere
Canadians should get used to ongoing trade threats from the United States, a former diplomat said last week.
Weather focus turns to post-March 1 moisture
David Spence, retired chief meteorologist at CTV Calgary after a more than 40 year career in broadcasting, says, “the one thing I’ve learned is one person’s good weather is another person’s bad weather.”
Assessing fallout from potential tariffs not easy
A Farm Credit Canada economist says there is so much uncertainty that analyzing the tariff threat is a difficult endeavour
A senior Farm Credit Canada economist said uncertainty is the name of the game when it comes to the economy.
Regenerative agriculture called a ‘mind shift’
More producers have been adopting the practice, but economic and practical barriers remain for large-scale farms
Regenerative agriculture is the future, and it starts with a shift in how we think, says soil scientist and conservationist Ray Archuleta.
