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
Category: News
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
Bayer's new glyphosate-focused subsidiary Ruveon has withdrawn its petitions in the U.S. seeking aggressive duties on Chinese glyphosate imports following a wave of pushback from farm organizations. Jointly filed by Monsanto Company and Ruveon on June 30, the original petitions requested anti-dumping and countervailing duties ranging from 69 per cent to 446 per cent on... Read More
The Port of Vancouver is Canada’s largest and most cargo-diverse port connecting Canada to 170 markets around the world. This critical piece of trade infrastructure moves $1 billion worth of goods every single day, accounting for 40 per cent of Canada’s trade in goods beyond North America. The Port of Vancouver has the potential to... Read More
Agriculture ministers from across Canada concluded their annual federal-provincial-territorial summit in Halifax on Friday, after reaching an agreement on what should be included in the "Halifax Statement" and outlining a series of adjustments to the AgriStability risk management program. Co-chaired by Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Nova Scotia Minister of Agriculture... Read More
The research farms at Indian Head and Scott, Saskatchewan may continue to operate under the province's oversight, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and the Province of Saskatchewan. The two facilities are among the seven AAFC research sites nationwide that the federal government planned to close... Read More
Bayer has announced an exclusive licensing agreement with French seed company RAGT Group, paving the way for the simultaneous launch of hybrid wheat seed in North America and Europe by the early 2030s. The deal, which builds on a research partnership established between the two companies in 2021, will see Bayer receive licensed access to... Read More