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China pivots to Europe for used cooking oil exports as tariffs hit shipments to US

Apr. 30, 2025 at 10:10 am CDT

China's used cooking oil exports to the United States, its largest buyer, are set to plunge in coming months due to steep tariffs, forcing sellers to divert shipments to Europe and elsewhere, industry players said.

US CDC cancels science group workshop on preventing human bird flu infections

Apr. 29, 2025 at 4:41 pm CDT

By Reuters

Food processing plant interior with fresh pig carcasses hanging in the cold storage.

Smithfield Foods says tariffs make China unviable market for its US pork

Apr. 29, 2025 at 11:51 am CDT

By Reuters Savyata Mishra Tom Polansek

Agriculture groups react to Carney win

Apr. 29, 2025 at 7:20 am CDT

By Jonah Grignon Karen Briere

Survey says Conservatives farmers’ favourite but some divisions remain

Apr. 28, 2025 at 2:14 pm CDT

By Jonah Grignon

Higher deliveries in most grains; Canola drops back March to March

Apr. 28, 2025 at 10:58 am CDT

There were several increases in the producer deliveries major grains report for March compared to a year ago, according to Statistics Canada on April 28. However, there were notable decreases in canola and rye from March to March.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Canadians go to the polls

Apr. 28, 2025 at 10:22 am CDT

Canadians are going to the polls on Monday after an election campaign in which U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and musings about annexing Canada became the central issue. Alberta rancher Bob Lowe says the Canadian economy is his top concern.

By Promit Mukherjee Reuters Rod Nickel

A Canadian flag flies at the top of one of the Parliament buildings in Ottawa.

AgriStability deadline extended

Apr. 25, 2025 at 3:54 pm CDT

The deadline for enrollment in the 2025 AgriStability program has been extended to July 31 from April 30.

By Geralyn Wichers

Agricultural issues lack resonance needed to fit into election platforms

Apr. 25, 2025 at 1:34 pm CDT

It's hard to bring attention to agriculture issues in political campaigns, though this year's federal election is different, say experts.

By Jonah Grignon

OPINION: Canadian food self-sufficiency starts by empowering farmers

Apr. 25, 2025 at 11:16 am CDT

Canada's egg farmers are looking to our leaders to show their strong support for the supply managed egg sector, which delivers stability and self-sufficiency to our food system.

By Roger Pelissero