The Carney government's proposal to allow provincially-inspected meat to be sold across provincial borders is a bad idea, according to the Canadian Meat Council. Proposed exemptions to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations would allow interprovincial movement of meat from provincially-inspected facilities for up to four years where certain conditions exist, such as unmet slaughter... Read More
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Grain is set to move through the Port of Churchill for the first time in six years. The Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) announced Wednesday that grain shipments will resume on the Hudson Bay Railway from The Pas, Man. toward the Port of Churchill starting Friday, July 17. This marks the first time grain has headed... Read More
The United States is slapping another set of tariffs on fresh mushrooms from Canada. On July 14, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a preliminary affirmative decision in its anti-dumping investigation into fresh mushrooms from Canada. The determination is drawing immediate condemnation from the Canadian mushroom sector, which argues the calculations relied on flawed methodology... Read More
The Canadian beef industry is welcoming a federal proposal to ease 20-year-old restrictions implemented to combat BSE, a move sector leaders say will save millions of dollars annually and fix a long-standing competitive disadvantage with the United States. Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced Monday that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has... Read More
Ag-West Bio's board of directors has announced the appointment of Darcy Pawlik as president and CEO, effective July 13, 2026. Pawlik served as director of communications and director of regulatory affairs at Ag-West Bio in the 2000s. He most recently served as executive director of the Wheat Growers Association. "We are pleased to have Darcy... Read More
Canadian farmers under 40 years old now have access to a new national program aimed at connecting, supporting, and amplifying the voices of young farmers and young agricultural leaders across the country. Canada's Young Farmers, coordinated by Farm Management Canada, will offer leadership and professional development opportunities, mentorship, networking, learning events, and resources tailored to... Read More
Effective Friday, July 10, 2026, the Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the license of Grasslands Brokerage & Consulting Ltd. The company’s grain dealer licence at Regina, Saskatchewan has been revoked, the CGC says. "If this company owes you money for grain deliveries, contact our Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program immediately. If you do business with... Read More
The Canadian Grain Commission is updating grain grading procedures for amber durum, wheat and lentils for the 2026-27 crop year. These changes are being made following consultation with grain sector stakeholders and recommendations from our standards committees, says the CGC, adding the changes allow Canada’s quality assurance system to better meet the needs of the... Read More
The trend of many to few applies to grain elevators, equipment brands and dealers, and to farms themselves. Consolidation isn't new in agriculture, but it does seem to come in waves. As an example, in June, Cargill announced it was picking up three of the four former Grains Connect assets from Parrish & Heimbecker, assets... Read More
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has announced $1.65 million for A.U.G. Signals Ltd. through the AgriScience Program – Projects Component, under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. A.U.G. Signals Ltd. is a Toronto-based technology company delivering advanced signal processing and remote sensing solutions for the environment, resource management, and agriculture sectors. The funding is intended to build... Read More