China will stabilize grain and oilseed output, diversify agricultural imports and increase support for farmers, state media reported on Tuesday, citing a government rural policy blueprint aimed at ensuring food security.
China’s ‘No. 1 document’ pushes grain security, agri-tech innovation
Grain trader ADM’s 2026 profit forecast lags expectations amid U.S. biofuel policy uncertainty
Archer-Daniels-Midland on Tuesday forecast current-year adjusted profit below analysts’ expectations as the uncertainty about U.S. biofuel policies and global trade upheaval that dragged on earnings last year remain a challenge for the grains merchant.
Dairy marketplace faces big changes
Questions remain about soon-to-be implemented changes to the price ratio as well as the upcoming CUSMA review
Reading Time: 2 minutes Beginning in April, dairy producers will be facing payment changes as processors and industry move to meet consumer demands and trends.
Canadian cattle industry has wins to shout about
Cattle management has become more efficient, more humane and more knowledgeable, but industry terms may not resonate with the general public
Reading Time: 4 minutes Canada’s cattle management has become more efficient, more humane and more knowledgeable, but industry terms may not resonate with the general public
Farm Credit Canada forecasts higher farm costs for 2026
Canada’s farmers should brace for higher costs in 2026, FCC warns, although there’s some bright financial news for cattle
Reading Time: 4 minutes Canadian farmers should brace for higher costs in 2026, Farm Credit Canada warns, although there’s some bright financial news for cattle.
A look at disease prevalence in Alberta crops in 2025
Early stripe rust in the growing season increases its chances to spread exponentially
Reading Time: 5 minutes Crop assurance program lead gives irrigated farmers a recap of disease prevalence in crops throughout Alberta
Mixed bag of factors drive Alberta Canola surplus for 2024-25
Alberta Canola has run a defecit for much of the past decade until most recent year
Reading Time: 2 minutes After several years running on deficit budgets, the Alberta Canola Producers Commission declared a surplus after budgeting for a shortfall in the 2024-25 year.
Economist outlines 3-point plan to reclaim agri-food dominance
Policy analyst offers strategic approach to regaining Canada's global share
Reading Time: 2 minutes An RBC policy analyst says the country is losing share in the global agri-food trade, but may be able to regain its status by diversifying.
Alberta Beef Producers gives update on potential withdrawal from CCA
Finances, governance structure remain the key issues for the commission
Reading Time: 3 minutes Alberta Beef Producers chair Doug Roxburgh discusses ABP’s plan to leave CCA during a producer’s meeting.
Farm family income gains driven by off-farm earnings: StatCan
Average income for families operating a single farm in Canada grew by 0.9 per cent to $216,021 in 2023 compared to 2021. However, this was driven by higher off-farm income.