No new tariffs on Canadian canola products means some relief for Canadian canola farmers, though uncertainty remains, say Canada's national canola organizations.
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No new U.S. tariffs on Canadian canola ‘welcome news’
National canola groups say risks of U.S. tariffs aren’t gone as growers fight two-front trade war
ICE Canada Weekly: U.S. tariffs may not topple canola market
Potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian canola imports may not cause prices to come down, according to an analyst.
White House says Trump will impose tariffs on April 2 ‘Liberation Day’
Canadian farmers, agri-food sectors in flux as multi-front trade war evolves
The Canadian agricultural sector is under pressure as U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce more tariffs on April 2. Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged retaliation.
Canadian farm groups say manage U.S. tariffs first
Manage Trump's tariffs first and then talk retaliation if necessary, say agriculture organizations
Canadian farm groups say first U.S. tariffs need to be managed, then retaliatory action can be considered.
Higher deliveries in most grains reports StatCan
Most farmer deliveries of reported grains increased in February from the year before, according to Statistics Canada on March 28.
Tiny allies may help canola push through drought
Federal researchers examine soil microbes to see if they can help a crop withstand dry times
Researchers with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Saskatoon are studying the microbes that live near the roots of canola plants to see if the answers to developing drought tolerance can be found in the soil.
ICE canola weekly outlook: Future cloudy for futures
Market awaiting upcoming U.S. tariffs
The ICE Futures canola market posted solid gains during the week ended March 26 to trade at its best levels in more than two weeks despite recently imposed Chinese tariffs on canola oil and meal the looming threat of broad tariffs from the United States.
Ottawa increases AgriStability compensation in face of Chinese tariffs
APAS says significant concerns remain for farmers' immediate financial challenges
Ottawa has announced support for farmers affected by the Chinese tariffs.
Don’t join the clubroot club this year
Avoiding serious canola yield loss to clubroot will take a multi-pronged strategy
After a string of dry years, the wetter conditions in 2024 saw clubroot hit Alberta hard. Genetic advances in resistant varieties have certainly helped — but clearly the disease isn’t going away. At the CropConnect Conference last month in Winnipeg, Dr. Stephen Strelkov, a University of Alberta professor of plant pathology, provided an update on […] Read more
Canola storage requires continued vigilance
Using fans and taking care during canola harvest can help prevent hot canola and spoilage issues
Successful canola storage for Prairie farmers starts with proper management at harvest time, and then continues through the winter months.
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