Saskatchewan finalizes trade mission to Asia
The dates are set Premier Scott Moe's trade mission to Asia runs September 6th to 12th.
It's a very important region for the province ... In 2024, Saskatchewan exported over $10 billion to Asia—$4.4 billion to China, $929 million to Japan and 162 million to South Korea.
The goal is to reinforce future trade opportunities and engage with China on their temporary duties on peas and canola.
The Premier has invited Prime Minister Mark Carney and any other federal ministers to join the trade mission.
Canola industry eyes renewable fuel solutions to strengthen domestic market
As global trade dynamics shift and tariffs become more of a concern, Canada’s canola industry is looking inward.
Andre Harpe, chair of the Canadian Canola Growers Association and a farmer from Grand Prairie, Alberta, says the industry needs to focus more on renewable fuel as a strategy to support growers and build long-term resilience.
Canola meeting results in three key initiatives
When it comes to restoring our canola trade with China, the Canadian canola industry wants to see action and engagement from all levels of government with everyone working together to protect our market share.
Premier Scott Moe along with his Agriculture Minister Darryl Harrison and Trade and Export Minister Warren Kaeding met with federal/provincial canola groups, as well as exporters, canola crush and value-added companies.
A key meeting for Canada's canola industry takes place today in Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is meeting in Saskatoon today with Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald and Cody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, along with representatives from the canola sector. The focus: responding to China’s steep tariffs on Canadian canola products.
Last week, China announced a 75.8% tariff on Canadian canola seed, adding to the 100% tariffs placed in March on canola meal and oil.
CN Rail releases 2025-26 Grain Plan
CN Rail submitted its 2025-26 Grain Plan to Transport Canada at the end of July.
CN's Assistant Vice-President of Grain, David Przednowek, says the grain plan is based on what CN knows from customers and other stakeholders about the volume of grain and processed grain products that it expects to move over the course of the 2025-26 crop year.
Supreme Court dismisses request to hear emoji case regarding a contract between a farmer and a grain terminal
The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed a request to hear an appeal from Achter Land and Cattle regarding an earlier court decision that found a thumbs-up emoji served as an agreement to a grain contract. South West Terminal launched a claim for damages after Achter Land and Cattle failed to deliver on the contract.
Supreme Court dismisses request to hear the emoji case regarding a contract between a farmer and a grain terminal
The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed a request to hear an appeal from Achter Land and Cattle regarding an earlier court decision that found a thumbs-up emoji served as an agreement to a grain contract. South West Terminal launched a claim for damages after Achter Land and Cattle failed to deliver on the contract.
Barlow says the Liberal's Clean Fuel Standard will drive up food and fuel costs
Conservative Agriculture Critic John Barlow is warning that the Liberal's Clean Fuel Standard will hit Canadians hard at the gas pump and the grocery store.
Citing a recent Department of Agriculture briefing, Barlow said the policy will raise fuel prices by 13 cents per litre for gasoline and 16 cents per litre for diesel by 2030. He criticized the government for downplaying the impact on consumers.
Saskatchewan Stock Growers AGM and Convention on now in Moose Jaw
Focusing on the Future is the theme for the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Annual General Meeting and Convention that is on now in Moose Jaw.
This year’s theme celebrates the resilience, innovation, and leadership of Saskatchewan’s livestock producers while tackling key industry challenges and opportunities.
President Jeff Yorga says after some challenging times, producers are finally seeing some optimism in the cattle industry.
The lack of moisture is becoming more of a concern in Alberta
Plant 2025 is virtually complete in Alberta, other than a few acres in the Peace region.
Manglai a product co-ordinator with the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation put together the latest report, adding there were very few weather interruptions, just a few localized showers.
In terms of crop development, almost all crops are ahead of average. The soil conditions are trending drier, but there's hope that producers could see some significant impact with June rains.