Shortening the breeding season, higher vaccine uptake, regular feed testing and more use of implants are all ways that Manitoba cattle producers can improve the health and profitability of their herds.
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Improvements flagged for Manitoba beef sector
National cow-calf survey suggests a shorter breeding season, wider vaccination, increased feed testing and more use of implants are the province’s low-hanging fruit for bolstering farm performance
No new U.S. tariffs on Canadian canola ‘welcome news’
National canola groups say risks of U.S. tariffs aren’t gone as growers fight two-front trade war
No new tariffs on Canadian canola products means some relief for Canadian canola farmers, though uncertainty remains, say Canada’s national canola organizations.
What do new widespread tariffs mean for Canadian agriculture and food?
Canada, Mexico not subject to new global rates, but plenty of global factors could hit home
UPDATED: April 3, 2025 – 1420 CST – Glacier FarmMedia – Retaliation against new U.S. tariffs from key agricultural producing regions like China and the EU will be worth monitoring in coming weeks. That’s according to Farm Credit Canada chief economist JP Gervais in a LinkedIn post Thursday morning. Follow all our coverage of the […] Read more
CUSMA-compliant goods maintain tariff exemption as Trump announces new duties
Trump says he will impose 10 per cent tariff on all imports, with higher rates for some
UPDATED: April 2, 2025 1635 CST – Washington | Reuters — President Donald Trump is not imposing his new 10 per cent global tariff rate on goods from Canada and Mexico while his previous order remains in place for up to 25 per cent tariffs on many goods from the two in connection to border […] Read more
Saskatchewan farm ordered to pay $12 million fee to B.C. man in ranch deal
Darrel Monette said he will immediately appeal the judge’s decision that he owed consulting fees
Darrel Monette said he will immediately appeal the judge’s decision that he owed consulting fees
Liberals release ag platform
The Liberal Party today released its agriculture platform, promising to protect the sector in the face of American tariffs and keep supply management off the table in trade talks with the U.S.
Tariff support not that quick or easy: critics
AgriStability changes announced March 22 require negotiations, and funds won’t be available until after federal election
Changes announced to AgriStability on the eve of the federal election call have met with mixed reaction.
Canola growers want direct cash payments
Canada’s International Trade Tribunal process was not used to apply tariffs to Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum
Canada’s canola growers are unimpressed with the federal government’s response to Chinese tariffs on oil and meal.
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Ag Notes
SaskTel launches data hub for farmers
Companies that are part of Smart Ag will help farmers use data to improve their operations and sustainability
SaskTel has launched what it calls an ag ecosystem to help companies do business with farmers.
