Chris Davison will step down as president and CEO of the Canola Council of Canada, effective December 31, 2026. Davison joined the CCC in the summer of 2021 as vice-president, stakeholder and industry relations and was appointed president & CEO in July 2023. Davison has led the Canola Council through a period of significant change... Read More
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Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has launched a new feature within AgExpert Field Premium to help producers compare crop plans and test different revenue scenarios using their own historical farm data. Called CropPlan+, the new option gives producers a practical way to compare different crop plans before the season begins, helping them understand how changes in... Read More
Threats of a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian dairy exports to the United States have put supply management back in the spotlight of trade negotiations between the two countries, creating friction for cross-border supply chains. While milk for the domestic market remains the priority for Canadian producers, says Dairy Farmers of Canada president David... Read More
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) celebrated the grand opening for its major facility expansion at Yorkton, Sask., on July 23. The completed complex includes LDC’s first-ever pea protein facility alongside an upgraded canola processing footprint: Canola: More than doubled capacity, now capable of crushing over 2 million metric tons annually. Yellow peas: A new annual processing... Read More
In a route-sharing deal that will see Union Pacific move more goods east and CN have better access to southern routes, including Mexico, the companies say they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will improve both railroads' ability to serve their customers. Union Pacific gains expanded operating rights over CN's Elgin, Joliet & Eastern... Read More
The current agriculture policy framework is set to expire March 31, 2028. Like the five-year agreements before it, the ag policy framework is the umbrella policy program and funding envelope that governs a host of programs, from farm-level grants, to national research clusters. There are two major parts to any ag policy framework: federal initiatives... Read More
Corn yields across Ontario are showing huge potential, but managing leaf disease and timing fungicide applications will be critical to capitalizing on it. On this episode of Wheat Pete's Word, host Peter Johnson breaks down crop stress, market shifts, disease watch-outs, and cover crop management. Plus, get the latest insights on dry-down struggles in wheat,... Read More
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) and the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Crop Development Centre (CDC) have announced an agreement for lentil and faba bean breeding in Saskatchewan. The focus of the partnership is breeding stronger performing lentil and faba bean varieties for Saskatchewan. This work is guided by farmer-driven priorities: for lentil crops, this includes improved... Read More
The Ontario government has opened nominations for the 2026 Excellence in Agriculture Awards, to recognize the outstanding efforts of the province’s agri-food leaders. These awards recognize the achievements of Ontario’s world-class farmers, processors, industry organizations and businesses that protect the province’s food independence and make Ontario’s nearly $53 billion agri-food industry a global leader in... Read More
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods under Section 338 of the U.S. Tariff Act on Monday. Trump signed three proclamations to impose the tariffs "in response to Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products," namely autos, dairy, and U.S. liquor. As written, the tariff threat would take effect in…Read More