Pride in Canadian agricultural production and a "Team Canada" approach were front-and-centre at the Future of Food Conference in Ottawa.
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Threats facing agriculture need a Team Canada approach
Ag leaders, business leaders, politicians descend on Ottawa for annual event
Bird flu spurs diner chain Waffle House to add 50-cent fee per egg
Temporary hike a reponse to rising egg prices
U.S. diner chain Waffle House has added a 50-cent surcharge for every egg in a customer's order, the company said in a statement posted in its restaurants on Monday.
Launching National Farmer Crisis Line
Crisis line is available at 1-866-FARMS01 (1-866-327-6701)
As farming gleans stress from a variety of sources, the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing announced on Feb. 4 that it has set up the National Farmer Wellness Network. The crisis line is available free of charge and was designed specifically for the mental health challenges faced by Canadian farmers, their families as well as […] Read more
U.S. Fertilizer group calls for tariff exemption
Canadian and American fertilizer groups oppose tariffs
Fertilizer industry representatives on both sides of the border are upset with U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, which have recently been postponed.
U.S. tariffs on Canada delayed until March
Trudeau and Trump reach deal to postpone trade war
A looming trade war between Canada and the United States set to begin Feb. 4 will be postponed for at least another month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced via social media late Monday, Feb. 3.
Markets tumble over Trump tariffs, world leaders brace for his next moves
Global financial markets fell on Monday over tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico and China by U.S. President Donald Trump, while world leaders steeled themselves to respond to his next moves, with the European Union in the firing line.
December canola crush pushes higher
Canola crush exceeds 1 million tonnes
Data released by Statistics Canada on Jan. 29 showed the December crush of canola and soybeans came in higher than a year ago.
Crop Production Show 2025: Spray drone research continues
While the use of spray drones for chemical application is still illegal in Canada, research on how to use them efficiently and effectively is ongoing.
Trump tariffs would weaken loonie, then U.S. dollar
Canadian government missing in action
With Donald Trump set to become President of the United States on Jan. 20, uncertainty continues to swirl about his threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all goods the U.S. imports from Canada and Mexico as early as that Monday. Should Trump press ahead with his levies, the Canadian dollar would be caught up in the collateral damage.
Crop Production Show 2025: Episode two of Western Producer documentary launches
During a private event hosted by Glacier Farm Media during the 2025 Crop Production Show, the second episode of the Western Producer's documentary series, Welcome to the Farm Show, made its debut.
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