Graphic for the Cattle Con 2025 conference held in San Antonio, Texas recently.

Uncertainty rules as Canadian cattle industry faces tariff threat

As Canadian beef producers return from talks with their U.S. counterparts, the only thing that seems clear is that neither side wants tariffs

Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian producers returning from an American beef conference are no wiser about how their industry will be affected by possible American tariffs, said the past-president of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA). “Absolutely nobody knows what’s going to happen. We’re awfully thankful we got a 30-day reprieve, but at the end of the […] Read more


A barbed wire fence runs off into the distance in the winter with crop stubble visible through a thin blanket of snow on both sides of it.

January was unexpectedly warm on the Prairies

Numerous weather models appear to agree on a colder February for all regions

This week’s Weather Vane column by Daniel Bezte says numerous weather models appear to agree on a colder February for all regions.

A general view of the Balboa port in Panama City.

Panama Canal takeover threat has China focus

U.S. president claims Panama has ceded control of canal to China and that the Asian country has stationed soldiers there

U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to “take back” the Panama Canal, the world’s second busiest interoceanic waterway, spurring concerns that the United States could invade the Central American nation.


A herd of black cattle in a pasture.

No auctions for Manitoba crown land

Province says it is taking more time to review how changes have affected ag crown lands

The Manitoba government says forage Crown land lease auctions are paused this year as they review how changes have impacted Agricultural Crown Lands used for haying or grazing

Case IH’s AF-11 Axial Flow combine in action.

Winning innovators recognized in Manitoba

A strong field resulted in additional runners-up at this year’s Innovation Showcase that was held during Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon

At the 2025 Manitoba Ag Days 15 exhibitors were given awards in the annual innovation showcase.

Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn addresses 2025 Manitoba Ag Days attendees in Brandon Jan. 21.

Premiums to drop

The provincial and federal governments unveiled the 2025 AgriInsurance program at Manitoba Ag Days.

The provincial and federal governments unveiled the 2025 AgriInsurance program at Manitoba Ag Days.


Beef cattle graze on a pasture near Ethelbert, Man.

Man. producers welcome livestock insurance changes

Manitoba Agricultural Services Corp. introduces a new maximum value for calculating livestock predation claims

The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation will over double its maximum value when calculating predation claims this year

Lindsay and Chris Rauper speak about their business, the Engrained Flour Co., at last month’s Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon. | Miranda Leybourne photo

Businesses connect consumers with local food

A cattle ranch and a flour miller from Manitoba talk about their efforts to make local food more accessible for consumers

A panel of entrepreneurs spoke at Manitoba Ag Days about building businesses in rural Manitoba.