The fall economic statement was released Monday afternoon after a chaotic day which saw Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigning from her cabinet post hours before presenting the document. | Screencap via canada.ca

Fall economic statement fairly quiet on agriculture

UPDATED: December 19, 2024 – 1020 CST – Glacier FarmMedia – The 2024 fall economic statement shows Canada has a $61.9 billion deficit and makes few mentions of agriculture. The statement was released Monday afternoon after a chaotic day which saw Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigning from her post hours before presenting the document. The […] Read more

New Zealand secured 3.3 percent of Canada’s market with new dairy quota access with the CPTPP.  |  File photo

Who won dairy dispute? Depends on who you ask

The dispute settlement panel for the CPTPP recently ruled on how Canada manages its Tariff Rate Quotas

The Dairy Farmers of Canada and the Government of Canada have different takes on a recent decision regarding dairy imports. The Dairy Farmers says it’s a disappointment. The feds say it’s a win for Canada’s dairy industry. Earlier in September, the dispute settlement panel for the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership ruled on how Canada […] Read more

Desiccating yellow peas near Bield, Man.

Clean grain keeps markets open for all

Contaminants in grain not only lower your price on that load, it can also have a negative impact on future buyers and end users. The solution? Keep it Clean. Started by the Canola Council of Canada in 2016, the Keep it Clean program has been at the forefront of promoting hygiene in grain shipments, whether […] Read more