The “buy Canadian” response to U.S. tariffs is affecting exports over the country’s northern border.
Opinion
Letters to the editor – July 3, 2025
A reader feels corporate farming operations should not be treated equally when it comes to crop insurance because they pay a much lower tax rate.
Huge rainfall event improves crop prospects on Prairies
Pivotal is perhaps the best word to describe the massive rainfall event that hit a large portion of the prairies around June 21.
Grain movement success goes beyond volume
Moving more grain year over year is a good thing, but it is only one of the metrics that helps Canada keep our customers.
U.S. gene edited pig approval a test for Canada’s rules
The gene edit makes the pigs resistant to the tough PRRS virus
A pig gene edited to resist the nasty PRRS virus has been approved for food use in the United States. Approval in Canada will be a test of the country’s new gene editing rules.
Co-operative business model may provide solutions
There is a golden opportunity for working together in this country, and that’s the co-operative movement.
Planting season never ends when growing agricultural knowledge
Upcoming field days sure to increase farming insights for reporter
Summer is fast approaching, and as the seasons have changed, so too has my perspective on the ever-evolving agriculture industry.
Good time to consider government support for private crop insurance
The current federal-provincial ag support framework will need to be renewed soon. Now is the time to talk about what the next framework might include.
Unstable business climate requires farmer vigilance
It is always important to be vigilant when doing business with people and companies, but this is especially the case during difficult times.
Letters to the editor – June 19, 2025
This week’s letters to the editor, for the week of June 19, 2025.
