Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre addresses electric vehicles and China’s recent tariffs against Canadian canola seed at a press event on a Saskatchewan grain farm Aug. 14, 2025. Photo: Janelle Rudolph

Parties unitedly condemn China tariffs on Canadian canola

China’s 75.8 per cent tariffs against Canadian canola seed called ‘unjustified,’ spark calls for immediate federal response from Canada’s Liberal government

China's 75.8 per cent tariffs against Canadian canola seed called 'unjustified' spark calls for immediate federal response from Canada's Liberal government.


Canadian producers must navigate conflicting global pesticide and residue rules that can clash with domestic approvals, risking market access and requiring careful management and industry support, according to industry experts. Photo: Greg Berg

Keep it clean on pre-harvest chemical use

Farmers urged to toe the line on pre-harvest pesticide application and market product restrictions to avoid grain marketing headaches

Canadian farmers urged to toe the line on pre-harvest pesticide application and market product restrictions to avoid grain marketing headaches.



Picture Butte Feeder Co-operative has been deemed fully operational, with the ministerial order lifted for the Feeders Association Loan Guarantee program and benchmarks met in provincial audits and restructuring requirements.

Countdown begins for traceability

Cattle industry gears up for an overhaul of the system as long-awaited new regulations promise to reshape the sector

Reading Time: 5 minutes Canadian cattle producers are awaiting new federal traceability regulations following a two-year consultation process.



The Maple Leaf plant in Brandon, Man. Photo: Supplied

Maple Leaf Foods spin off approved

Shareholders voted in favour of Canada Packers Inc., which will cover the food company’s pork operations

Maple Leaf Foods shareholders approved with an overwhelming majority the food processing company's plan to spin off its pork operations to Canada Packers Inc.




While more producers across the country are transitioning to regenerative agriculture, a clearer definition and widespread standards would make the road to regenerative farming easier, experts say.

Regenerative agriculture gains ground but challenges remain

Regenerative agriculture has become more popular in the Prairies, but challenges remain for farmers transitioning to regenerative practices

Reading Time: 5 minutes Regenerative agriculture has been gaining ground in the Prairies, but there is still much to learn about regenerative practices for farmers who are making the switch.