The Chinese tariff issue would seem solvable. It’s a question of political will.
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Politics may prompt producers to alter their seeding plans
How comfortable are you with your seeding plans? In the face of tariffs from the United States and now China, is it feasible to adjust seeding plans with spring fast approaching?
Producers should take a close look at Livestock Price Insurance
With the uncertainty of American tariffs hanging over the industry, columnist Kevin Hursh was surprised that affordable coverage at record high prices was available through the Livestock Price Insurance program.
Crop insurance coverage sags in Saskatchewan as price estimates fall
Crop insurance coverage sags in Saskatchewan as price estimates fall
Yield coverage and premiums per acre will vary from one producer to the next, but for most producers, crop insurance coverage will be lower in 2025 due to lower commodity prices.
Railway performance is in a bad way and likely to get worse
Both major Canadian railways are struggling to move grain in a timely fashion
As we grapple with a new world characterized by restricted trade with our closest neighbour, Canada will need to make various adjustments. The need for further progress on the ageless problem of grain transportation will become more important than ever.
U.S. producers also keeping close watch on Trump’s policies
U.S. president Donald Trump’s tariff plans should be a concern on both sides of the border.
Despite solid Trump support in rural America, many of his stated policies will adversely impact U.S. farmers.
Prairie farmers must prepare for a protracted economic battle
The natural reaction is to strike back against American tariffs with tariffs of our own, but it’s like kicking the sandbox bully in the shins while he has you in a chokehold. What’s to stop president Donald Trump from ratcheting up American tariffs even further? Not much, except that when a tariff becomes prohibitive, it […] Read more
Feds expect more wheat, less canola this year
Wheat acreage will increase this year while canola acreage will drop — at least, that’s the prediction in the January Outlook for Principal Field Crops report from the Market Analysis Group at Agriculture Canada. The Agriculture Canada analysis has very little good news when it comes to 2025-26 price projections. Wheat and flaxseed are about […] Read more
U.S. tariff squeeze promises to be a messy affair
Imagine squeezing a ripe tomato in the palm of your hand. Some juice squirts out. More juice runs down your arm with the tomato looking very different from when you started. This is being written just ahead of President Donald Trump’s inauguration and threatened tariffs, but if he follows through on his threats, business will […] Read more
The good, bad and ugly of 2025 cropping options
Only a select few cropping options are showing a profit over and above total costs in Saskatchewan Agriculture’s 2025 Crop Planning Guide. The guide is available online. Printed versions were to be available at the Crop Production Show this week in Saskatoon and can also be picked up at regional Saskatchewan Agriculture offices. It uses […] Read more
