Todd Lewis, Saskatchewan farmer and Canadian senator, died suddenly on Friday, July 31. He was 65. Lewis, a well-respected and instantly recognizable figure in Canadian agriculture, farmed south of Regina, near Gray, and previously served as a vice president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, president of the Agriculture Producers Association of Saskatchewan, and a... Read More
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Cathy-Jo (CJ) Noble will join the Canadian Seed Growers Association (CSGA) as its new executive director beginning in mid-August 2026. CJ brings more than 30 years of experience in public affairs, government relations and agricultural leadership. Most recently, she led policy and government relations for the National Cattle Feeders’ Association and the Alberta Cattle Feeders’... Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is moving ahead with a phased reopening of southern cattle ports starting August 24, 2026, beginning with the border crossing at Douglas, Arizona. The decision announced by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins last week relaxes a 15-month border closure implemented to halt the spread of New World screwworm (NWS)... Read More
For Dr. Rigas Karamanos, receiving the Les Henry Award this year was an opportunity to reflect on the person whose advice helped shape the way he approached agronomic research throughout his career. Accepting the award from Croptimistic Technology, Karamanos said he was honoured to have his name associated with Henry's, remembering the late soil scientist... Read More
Have you been eating more protein lately trying to hit your macros? What about adding cottage cheese to literally every recipe that never called for it? Cottage cheese, and other dairy products, is gaining serious popularity as a high-protein, low-sugar addition to diets, driven by several factors including Glp-1 use in Canada and the U.S.... Read More
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
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