The World Trade Organization on Monday agreed to establish separate dispute settlement panels to investigate both sides of the Canada-China tariff tit-for-tat that is affecting Canadian agricultural exports. China argues Canada is not meeting its WTO obligations in regards to duties on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum that the Canadian government imposed last year... Read More
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Vive Crop Protection has announced the appointment of Bryce Eger as executive advisor, Canada Commercial Development. "We are excited to welcome Bryce Eger to Vive Crop Protection," says Darren Anderson, co-founder and CEO of Vive Crop Protection. "His extensive expertise in driving growth at leading industry organizations, combined with his strategic leadership, will be critical... Read More
The Government of Canada has announced an increase to the maximum value for cattle under its animal compensation regulations to reflect current market values. The CFIA conducted a market analysis which demonstrated that the market value of cattle has increased since 2015, the last time the maximum amounts were updated. This aims to encourage the... Read More
The founder of Genesis Fertilizers has stepped down from his role leading the company that is planning to build a farmer-backed nitrogen fertilizer plant at Belle Plain, Saskatchewan. Jason Mann remains on the board as a director for Genesis, but has relinquished his titles of CEO, president, and board chair. In a June 20 notice... Read More
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC), the University of Manitoba (UM), along with the Manitoba Beef Producers, Manitoba Agriculture, and Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives have announced the establishment of the BCRC Chair in Beef Cattle Economic Sustainability. The chair will be funded by a $1.5 million grant. “It’s important for our industry to understand... Read More
Update: Bill C-202 formally became law, receiving Royal Assent on June 26, 2025. The swift passage of Bill C-202 through Parliament has drawn a polarized reaction from Canadian farm groups. While dairy, poultry, and egg farmers are welcoming the bill, the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, Grain Growers of Canada, and other national and provincial organizations... Read More
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it is investigating a confirmed case of bovine tuberculosis in a dairy cow in southern Manitoba. The 7-year old animal came from a farm in the Pembina Valley region of the province and was slaughtered at a federally-registered facility in Manitoba. According to the CFIA, there have been five... Read More
In livestock management, small missteps can mean major headaches down the line. That’s the thinking behind the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency’s (CCIA) new awareness initiative called Retention Matters, aimed at reducing the number of lost ID tags from cattle ears and reinforcing best practices from the chute to the truck. In this interview, Shaun Haney... Read More
There will be plenty of new faces around the table as the House of Commons agriculture committee begins meeting and debating agriculture-related policies under the Carney Liberal government. New committee membership lists were made public on Friday. The following MPs have been appointed by their respective party leadership to serve on the Standing Committee for... Read More
The Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame has announced the names of six agricultural ambassadors who will join the ranks as the organization’s 2025 inductees. John Anderson, Dori Gingera-Beauchemin, Gaétan Desroches, Joe Hudson, Dennis Laycraft and Dr. Peter Sikkema will be formally inducted on Saturday, November 8 at a ceremony in Victoria, British Columbia. “Every year... Read More