The Canadian Transportation Agency has set its volume-related composite price indices (VRCPI) for Canada's national railways, key metrics used to determine the railways' revenue caps for movement of Western Canadian grain.
Canadian Transportation Agency announces railway price indices for 2025-2026 crop year
China pivots to Europe for used cooking oil exports as tariffs hit shipments to US
China's used cooking oil exports to the United States, its largest buyer, are set to plunge in coming months due to steep tariffs, forcing sellers to divert shipments to Europe and elsewhere, industry players said.
Alberta irrigators continue efforts to keep out zebra mussels
The invasive species would cause significant damage to the province’s irrigation infrastructure if they were to gain a foothold
Reading Time: 2 minutes Zebra mussels could be incredibly damaging to Alberta’s waterways and irrigation districts if the invasive species were to make its way to Alberta.
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.
US CDC cancels science group workshop on preventing human bird flu infections
Farmers requested the workshop after a March bird flu response forum
The National Academy of Sciences has canceled a workshop on preventing human bird flu infections after being told to stop work on the event by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to an email sent to one of the workshop presenters and seen by Reuters.
US CDC cancels science group workshop on preventing human bird flu infections
Farmers requested the workshop after a March bird flu response forum
The National Academy of Sciences has canceled a workshop on preventing human bird flu infections after being told to stop work on the event by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to an email sent to one of the workshop presenters and seen by Reuters.
Filtering seed guide information for Prairie organic farms
Variety traits prioritized in organic farming sometimes don’t mesh with what conventional producers need to know when choosing seed for the year
Reading Time: 2 minutes Variety traits prioritized in organic farming sometimes don’t mesh with what conventional producers need to know when choosing seed for the year
What would happen if Roundup disappeared?
Bayer has hinted it might exit the glyphosate business due to legal problems; here’s what that could mean for Prairie farmers
Reading Time: 5 minutes Farmers could be forced to operate without Roundup in the not-so-distant future, as Bayer has hinted it may soon exit the glyphosate business. But are there other options for weed control?
Smithfield Foods says tariffs make China unviable market for its US pork
China, the world's biggest pork consumer, is no longer a viable market for top U.S. pork processor Smithfield Foods due to retaliatory tariffs by Beijing, company executives said on Tuesday.
Agriculture groups react to Carney win
Conservatives maintain rural dominance, NDP support collapses as Liberals win minority government
Reading Time: 3 minutes Canada’s next federal government looks to be a Liberal minority under Mark Carney in what turned out to be a highly split vote April 28.
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