Insights and Stories of Geralyn Wichers

Two modern hog barns on a summer day in Northwest Iowa, USA.

Tariff uncertainty reminiscent of COVID era says Iowa pork producer

Apr. 11, 2025 at 12:02 pm CDT

An Iowa pork producer says the ebb and flow of tariffs has introduced major uncertainty into his sector. “The goal posts keep getting moved,” said Aaron Juergens.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025.

How are U.S. tariffs affecting American agricultural trade so far?

Apr. 9, 2025 at 11:52 am CDT

By Geralyn Wichers Reuters

A tractor and seeder backlit by the spring sun.

Seed groups agree to form modernization advisory committee

Apr. 8, 2025 at 12:02 pm CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

What do new widespread tariffs mean for Canadian agriculture and food?

Apr. 3, 2025 at 9:56 am CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

White yogurt packages on a production line at a dairy processor.

Strong year predicted for Canadian dairy products, meat processors expect squeeze

Apr. 2, 2025 at 2:46 pm CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

White House says Trump will impose tariffs on April 2 ‘Liberation Day’

Apr. 1, 2025 at 1:21 pm CDT

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.

By Geralyn Wichers

Trade, competitiveness, investment among organic sector’s election priorities

Mar. 28, 2025 at 2:25 pm CDT

Amidst trade tensions, the Canadian organic sector has opportunities to expand into many markets but needs support and investment from the federal government to be competitive, say industry representatives.

By Geralyn Wichers