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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.

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

By Geralyn Wichers

Agricultural issues lack resonance needed to fit into election platforms

Apr. 25, 2025 at 1:34 pm CDT

By Jonah Grignon

OPINION: Canadian food self-sufficiency starts by empowering farmers

Apr. 25, 2025 at 11:16 am CDT

By Roger Pelissero

Brazil to export more soy to China amid trade war, Abiove says

Apr. 25, 2025 at 10:07 am CDT

By Reuters

American and Chinese flags flying on a backdrop of blue sky.

China denies Trump’s claim of trade talks between the battling nations

Apr. 25, 2025 at 10:03 am CDT

China refutes Donald Trump's claims that it is in trade talks with the U.S. China has waived tariffs on some U.S.-made pharmaceuticals, chemicals and other goods say business groups.

By Andrew Silver Gram Slattery Reuters Trixie Yap

US farm agency withdraws proposal aimed at lowering Salmonella risks in poultry

Apr. 24, 2025 at 4:42 pm CDT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is withdrawing a proposal aimed at reducing Salmonella risks in poultry products for U.S. consumers, the agency said on Thursday.

By Reuters Tom Polansek

Chinese tariffs could mess with U.S. soybean plans

Apr. 24, 2025 at 11:14 am CDT

Soybeans could be headed for a wild ride this growing season, says an analyst. Rich Nelson, chief strategist at Allendale Inc., said the outlook ranges from “terribly bearish” to mildly bullish depending on tariffs and weather

By Sean Pratt

‘Don’t equate us with Toronto news, culture’ Ontario farmers tell western colleagues

Apr. 24, 2025 at 10:52 am CDT

Farmers across Canada reflect on what they'd like producers in other regions to know about the issues they face ahead of the 2025 federal election.

By April Stewart Geralyn Wichers Stew Slater Zak McLachlan

Bags of Doritos are displayed on a shelf in a supermarket in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, October 29, 2024.

Packaged food giant PepsiCo cuts profit forecast as tariffs set to drive up costs

Apr. 24, 2025 at 10:19 am CDT

Packaged food giant PepsiCo has cut its annual profit forecast as tariffs are set to drive up production costs and demand remains uncertain. Nestle says it has beaten its first quarter sales growth expectations and tariff effects are unclear.

By Reuters