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China, Japan, South Korea will jointly respond to US tariffs, Chinese state media says

Apr. 2, 2025 at 9:56 am CDT

China, Japan and South Korea agreed to jointly respond to U.S. tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state media said on Monday, an assertion Seoul called "somewhat exaggerated," while Tokyo said there was no such discussion.

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

Apr. 1, 2025 at 1:21 pm CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

Canadian farm groups say manage U.S. tariffs first

Apr. 1, 2025 at 11:23 am CDT

By Jeff Melchior

Oil and biofuel coalition to meet with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Apr. 1, 2025 at 9:45 am CDT

By Jarrett Renshaw Reuters

Alberta-based Sunterra companies in financial, legal trouble

Mar. 31, 2025 at 6:01 pm CDT

By Karen Briere

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Policy institute calls for open review of ag spending

Mar. 31, 2025 at 4:44 pm CDT

A full-scale review of Canadian agricultural spending should be a top priority in this time of global uncertainty, said a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.

By Karen Briere

Less corn, more soybeans, wheat stocks says USDA report

Mar. 31, 2025 at 2:24 pm CDT

As the trade expected, stocks of United States corn fell back compared to a year ago while those for soybeans and wheat came in higher. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued its grains stocks as of March 1 report on Monday.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

More corn to be seeded, USDA forecasts

Mar. 31, 2025 at 1:53 pm CDT

As expected, there's to be an increase in corn plantings this spring, the United States Department of Agriculture estimated in its prospective planting report released on March 31. As well, the USDA reduced soybean and all wheat plantings.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

David Thompson announced as new NFU Executive Director

Mar. 31, 2025 at 1:18 pm CDT

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has announced Ontario researcher David Thompson as its next Executive Director. Thompson previously served as Farm Labour and Special Projects Manager for the NFU Ontario (NFUO).

By Jonah Grignon

India and US making progress towards trade deal, officials say

Mar. 31, 2025 at 11:18 am CDT

Indian and U.S. officials discussed trade issues including the reduction of tariffs and easing of non-tariff barriers, making progress towards a bilateral trade agreement during several days of talks in New Delhi, they said on Saturday.

By Manoj Kumar Reuters