Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) confirmed last week that the Seed Increase Unit (SIU) will operate out of both the Indian Head Research Farm and Saskatoon Research and Development Centre in 2027 as a way to support an orderly transition of the program to Saskatoon in 2028. “The Government of Canada is continually looking for... Read More
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If there are two things farmers tend to be brand loyal on, it's pickup trucks and tractors. But, economics being what they are and consolidation of dealerships thinning out the choices, loyalty can sometimes drop down the list when it's time to make a purchase decision. Now, we're asking only on tractors, here — but... Read More
On Monday, Nuffield Canada announced the four agricultural leaders that have been chosen as the 2027 Nuffield Scholars, representing Alberta, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, and British Columbia. Each scholar will receive a $30,000 scholarship to travel the world and learn about their chosen topics through self-directed, hands-on research. They are required to complete a minimum... Read More
As part of the National Food Security Strategy, Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, today announced the upcoming launch of the $1 billion Food-Link Fund. The Food-Link Fund is designed to improve Canada’s food distribution network by supporting development of critical infrastructure to move food more... Read More
The Government of Alberta has committed an additional $1 million to Genome Alberta’s work placement program which provides support for recent graduates entering fields such as bioinformatics, big data, and business development. While the program serves Alberta’s broader biotechnology sector, genomic tools and technologies have significant applications in plant and livestock agriculture, food production, health,... Read More
Shares in Vylor began trading on the New York Stock Exchange today as Corteva officially completed its spin-off, creating two independent, publicly traded companies focused on distinct crop input categories. As of October 1, 2026, Vylor has launched as a standalone seed and genetics company, led by its flagship Pioneer brand and distribution network, while... Read More
Corn stocks were well above expectations in the USDA's quarterly Grain Stocks report published on Wednesday. Stocks were estimated at 2.095 billion bushels, up 35 per cent from September 1, 2025 and up 173 million bushels from the most recent WASDE estimate for ending stocks. Corn stored on-farm was pegged at 787 million bushels, up... Read More
As record-high fuel costs mount during harvest, the Conservative Party is proposing an 'Emergency Fuel Relief Plan' to lower diesel prices. However, Pierre Poilievre’s plan to slash diesel costs comes with a trade-off that could reduce domestic demand for oilseeds—especially canola, as a growing portion of the crop flows into the North American market for... Read More
Canadian farm and industry organizations are calling for a national plant breeding strategy that recognizes the different economic and regional realities facing crops across the country. Nine producer and industry organizations have endorsed a joint vision, A National Plant Breeding Strategy Must Work for Every Crop, calling for stable public investment where needed to ensure... Read More
Canadian renewable fuel stakeholders are eagerly awaiting potential updates and amendments to the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) that could come down this week. Ethanol demand continues to expand across Canada, however, domestic processors face mounting pressure as subsidized ethanol imports capture the vast majority of that growth. Without policy adjustments to address cross-border market distortions,... Read More