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CFA seeks $2.6 billion in support for producers

May. 1, 2020 at 1:39 pm CDT

Ottawa — Canada’s agriculture industry is seeking an initial $2.6 billion in COVID-19-related emergency relief funding from the federal government. Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) officials put in the ask to the federal government on Thursday. According to second vice-president Chris van den Heuvel, federal officials asked the CFA “to […]

Make self-care your priority

May. 1, 2020 at 9:27 am CDT

By Helen Lammers-Helps

Canada’s Farm Show postponed

Apr. 27, 2020 at 1:19 pm CDT

By Dave Bedard

Farming through the pandemic: A ‘Between the Rows’ podcast special

Apr. 27, 2020 at 9:18 am CDT

By Glacier FarmMedia staff

P.E.I. plans AgriStability top-up, AgriInsurance discount

Apr. 26, 2020 at 1:53 am CDT

By Dave Bedard

Canada/U.S. border signage in downtown Detroit.

CUSMA pact to take effect July 1, USTR says

Apr. 26, 2020 at 12:08 am CDT

Washington | Reuters — U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Friday said he has notified Congress that the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement will take effect on July 1, a month later than initially proposed. In a statement, Lighthizer said both Mexico and Canada had taken measures necessary to comply with […]

By Reuters

Farming through the coronavirus

Apr. 24, 2020 at 4:02 pm CDT

During this time of uncertainty, there are actions you can take to mitigate the financial impacts of COVID-19. The following seven business continuity tips may help you navigate this uncharted territory. 1. Talk to your banker and accountant Your banker and accountant are working through this together with you. A […]

By Craid Macfie

Saskatchewan to bump up AgriStability interim payouts

Apr. 24, 2020 at 2:06 pm CDT

Saskatchewan farmers hoping to boost cash flow with an AgriStability interim payment can now apply to get up to three-quarters of their final payment for 2020. The Saskatchewan and federal governments announced an agreement Friday to increase the 2020 AgriStability interim benefit payment percentage to 75 per cent for producers […]

By Dave Bedard

Farm groups offer finance committee food security for thought

Apr. 24, 2020 at 5:11 am CDT

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) continues to pressure the federal government to offer more support for farmers as it looks to mitigate impacts of COVID-19. One of few parliamentary functions continuing to operate in the pandemic, the Commons standing committee on finance is responsible for studying and reporting on […]

By D.C. Fraser

EU sets out COVID-19 support for farmers

Apr. 22, 2020 at 5:18 pm CDT

Brussels | Reuters — The European Commission proposed measures on Wednesday to support farmers hit by the coronavirus restrictions, including aid to store surplus dairy and meat products. Under the proposals, the Commission will grant aid for private storage of milk powder, butter and cheese as well as beef, sheep […]

By Reuters