As spring planting approaches, farmers are busy planning which crops to seed this year and how much. With that, market thoughts have turned toward planted area projections, as Statistics Canada is set to issue its report on Thursday.
More canola, spring wheat likely to be seeded this spring
No way to segregate gene-edited pigs Canadian Pork Council says as groups call for labelling
Canadian Pork Council says it supports bids to get public acceptance for pigs gene edited for resistance to PRRS as some consumer and agriculture groups call for mandatory labelling.
CUSMA: a guide to the review and what it means for the agriculture sector
The upcoming Canada-Unites States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) review could set the tone for the future of Canadian agri-food trade. Here’s everything you need to know about CUSMA, the upcoming review process and what it could mean for the agriculture sector.
Canada, India team up on new pulse protein centre
Saskatchewan announced in a press release on March 3, 2026 it will team up with India on a proposed new pulse protein centre of excellence north of New Delhi.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City sees record February grain movement
Canadian Pacific Kansas City hit a new record for February movement of Canadian grain and grain products, moving 2.232 million tonnes in February 2026, the company reported on March 3.
Feed Grain Weekly: Export market firming prices
The export market is keeping feed grain prices firm for the time being, but the upcoming spring also means a potential weather market.
Klassen: Strong demand underpins Western Canadian feeder market
For the week ending February 28, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were unchanged from seven days earlier. Calves may have traded $5-$10/cwt higher at some locations. Feeding margins have improved over the past week with Southern Alberta pen-closeouts now hovering near breakeven. Ontario feedlot margins are in positive territory by $20-$40/head. At the Ponoka video […] Read more
OPINION: Mark Carney’s visit to India hits the reset button on the Canada–India relationship
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to India marks the most consequential step in years to rebuild Canada–India relations after the diplomatic rupture in 2023 over allegations linking Indian agents to the killing of a Canadian Sikh activist.
U.S. to seek more foreign tariff cuts, CUSMA improvements in 2026
The U.S. Trade Representative’s office said on Monday it will seek further reductions in foreign tariffs and non-tariff barriers this year, enforce its “reciprocal” trade deals and consider launching new unfair trade practices investigations.
Iran conflict drives up urea prices
The war in Iran is already driving up urea prices in North American and will likely impact phosphate as well, say analysts.
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