Reading Time: 6 minutes Plateau Cattle Company says lowering stress in calves using science-based practices leads to higher weaning weights and better animal health.
How ‘care and compassion’ protocols drive performance at this Alberta ranch
Plateau Cattle Co. says lowering stress in calves using science-based practices leads to higher weaning weights, better health
The lowdown on winter storms on the Prairies
It takes more than just a trough of low pressure to kick up a memorable winter storm
Reading Time: 4 minutes It takes more than just a trough of low pressure to develop an Alberta Clipper or Colorado Low, which are the biggest winter storms in Manitoba. It also takes humidity, temperature changes and a host of other variables coming into play.
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Bayer’s bid to curb Roundup cases
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear Bayer’s bid to sharply limit lawsuits claiming that the company’s Roundup weedkiller causes cancer and potentially avert billions of dollars in damages.
Canada-China roundup: Producer groups applaud tariff relief; pork left out; mix of criticism and praise from Trump administration
Producer groups across Canada expressed a mix of relief and cautious optimism following the news that Canada had struck a deal with China to lower tariffs on canola, peas and other goods, in return for relaxing duties on Chinese electric vehicles.
Opinion: Is a closer trade relationship with China a security risk?
Is a closer trade relationship with China a security risk?
Manitoba Canola Growers Association cautiously optimistic after proposed Canada-China canola tariff relief
The Manitoba Canola Growers Association says proposed canola tariff relief under a Canada-China agreement is positive, but details on canola oil remain unclear.
A good year for flax could lead to more acres in 2026/27
Strong flaxseed prices should encourage more planted acres to the crop this spring, but any increases in area will also depend on the price relationship canola.
Electric vehicles remain wild card in China trade deal
Now that U.S. president Donald Trump’s administration has alienated many of the U.S.’s traditional allies — at least when it comes to trade —many of those countries have been moving swiftly to make new trade alliances that exclude the United States. The goal is to establish new reliable and trustworthy trading networks that can, at […] Read more
Keystone Agricultural Producers welcomes canola tariff relief
From a Manitoba perspective, KAP noted pork remains outside the scope of the announcement
KAP's general manager is encouraged by renewed diplomatic engagement between Canada and China.
Pea prices respond to China tariff deal
Pulse Canada notes there should be enough time to move old crop peas in a meaningful way before the next crop comes off in August and September
Pea prices have already responded to China trade deal. Pulse Canada unsure if it will lobby Ottawa for compensation.