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The Ecuadorian flag flies. PHOTO: YAMIL SALINAS MARTÍNEZ/CREATIVE COMMONS

Canadian government sees agriculture win in free trade agreement with Ecuador

Access for key agriculture exports gained, but not at the cost of supply management

By Gord Gilmour February 13, 2025

Canada's new free trade deal with Ecuador will provide preferential treatment for Canada's key agriculture exports, such as grains and oilseeds, cereals, meat, pulse crops, processed foods and "sugar-containing" products but won't allow additional access to Canada for for supply-managed products such as dairy, poultry and eggs.

A researcher collects samples from feedlot cattle to track bovine respiratory disease. PHOTO: TEXAS A&M

Livestock

Newly funded Canadian beef research aims for sector improvements

Nine beef research projects funded through the Beef Cattle Research Council will tackle stock health issues, feed efficiency and food safety

By Miranda Leybourne February 13, 2025

Nine new projects have received a collective $1.43 million in funding through the Beef Cattle Research Council’s next call for study proposals. The projects are also backed by more than $3.1 million from additional sources, the organization has said.

Corn bids and offers have lately been far apart, with bids generally a dollar or more below the C$12 per bushel Ontario farmers would like to see. Photo: iStock/Getty Images

Markets

Feed grain update: Barley bids edge up amid trade uncertainty

Tightening stocks supportive

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 13, 2025

Feed barley prices in Western Canada were strengthening in early February, although activity was somewhat limited given the threat of tariffs from the United States still overhanging the North American markets.

News

Advance Payments Program applications open for 2025

By Geralyn Wichers February 13, 2025

Applications for the 2025 Advance Payments Program cash advances are open, the Canadian Canola Growers Association announced today.

News, Reuters

Nutrien says its Brazil unit will sell fertilizer blending plants in the country

By Ana Mano, Reuters February 13, 2025

The Brazilian unit of Nutrien said it will sell its fertilizer blending plants in the country, according to a statement sent to Reuters on Thursday.

Machinery, Reuters

Deere misses revenue estimates on subdued farm equipment demand

Outlook did not account for any impact from potential import tariffs, retaliatory tariffs company says

By Reuters February 13, 2025

Deere's quarterly revenue slumped 35 per cent and missed analysts' expectations as more farmers switched to renting equipment due to weak incomes and high borrowing costs, sending its shares down nearly 4.5 per cent in morning trading on Thursday. The company said its outlook did not account for any impact from potential import tariffs by the U.S. and any retaliatory actions taken by other countries.

The new Farmall C series tractor from Case IH on the show floor at the National Farm Machinery Show, Feb. 12, 2025. Photo: Greg Berg

Machinery, News

New Massey Ferguson baler, Farmall tractor unveiled at 2025 National Farm Machinery Show

By Greg Berg February 12, 2025

Day one of the 59th National Farm Machinery Show kicked off today in Louisville, Kentucky, and farm equipment manufacturers had a number of new items to capture the attention of visitors. Hesston by Massey Ferguson launched its new double small square baler on the show floor at a media event immediately after the show doors […] Read more

Detail from the front of the CBOT building in Chicago. (Vito Palmisano/iStock/Getty Images)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall on weak Chinese demand, mounting supplies

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters February 12, 2025

Chicago soy futures eased on Wednesday, pushed lower by Tuesday's U.S. Department of Agriculture report that forecast higher-than-expected U.S. soybean stocks, and continued concerns over weak Chinese demand for U.S. soy, analysts said.

Machinery

SDF to build low-horsepower tractors under Massey brand

Agco and SDF partner to expand MF tractor offerings up to 85 horsepower

By Scott Garvey February 12, 2025

Agco announced Wednesday that it and Italy-based SDF (Same-Deutz-Fahr) have signed a supply agreement. SDF will build a low-horsepower range of utility tractors for Agco’s Massey Ferguson brand.

General, News

Stein appointed to manage AFA

Newly-hired executive director will lead formulation of strategic plan

By Gord Gilmour February 12, 2025

The Alberta Federation of Agriculture has appointed Aaron Stein its new executive director. He'll be leading the formulation of a five year strategic plan for the group.

GFM Network News

How we’re tracking avian flu’s toll on wildlife across North America

Case IH reveals new Optum tractor at Agritechnica 2025

B.C. ostriches culled, CFIA confirms

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