Novia Scotia MP looking forward to working with Western Canada as new federal ag minister
Canada has a new Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister after Mark Carney took over as Prime Minister last week. Kody Blois, an MP from the Nova Scotia riding of Kings-Hants has been tapped for the role.
Blois says he has plenty of experience in the industry being raised in an area where agriculture is important.
Squeal on Pigs sees great success in 2024 - public assistance is key to eradication
In 2024 Squeal on Pigs Manitoba had a successful year in trapping wild pigs with pig removal numbers being significantly higher totaling over 200 animals.
Doctor Wayne Lees, Coordinator for Squeal on Pigs Manitoba, says this is quite a jump from the year before, and with that they've been able to capture more field data and better understand the characteristics and habits of these wild pigs.
BU Researcher calls out for soybean producers in pathogen test study
Funding from Research Manitoba is enabling a Brandon research team to commercially ready an innovative molecular-based diagnostics tool for rapid, economical and accurate detection of the most important soybean root and stem disease in the province, this through the recent awarding of the Innovation Proof-of-Concept Grant to Brandon University Professor of Biology, Dr. Bryan Cassone.
"This technology will assist in disease surveillance programs and allow producers to make informed management decisions on a yearly basis," shares Cassone.
Brandon U delves into 2-year study for accurate soybean pathogen identification
Every single plant, whether that be an economically important one or not, they're all host to a variety of different microorganisms that live in them and use them for their home and for nutrients. While some of these microorganisms have no impact on the plant health, some are detrimental to the plant.
Farmers preparing for spring seeding reminded to Keep It Clean
As the snow continues to melt across the prairies, farmers are gearing up for the busy seeding season. According to Ian Epp, agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada, moisture levels across much of the region appear sufficient for crop germination.
"It looks to me like we've had enough moisture throughout winter. Obviously, we always need more during the summer season, but there's enough out there to get us up and going. Some areas are better than others but in general things look pretty good heading into spring.”
New Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola products to have 'devastating impact' on farmers
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has announced the outcome of its anti-discrimination investigation initiated against Canada in September 2024 as a result of the federal government’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum.
China’s State Council Tariff Commission will impose a 100 per cent tariff rate on Canadian canola oil and canola meal along with several other Canadian agricultural commodities as of March 20, 2025.
"Invitation to negotiate": China imposing 100% tariffs on Canadian peas
Earlier this week, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced their results of an anti-discrimination investigation into Canada for imposing a 100% tariff on Chinese EV’s, and 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum products last year. From this investigation, the State Council Tariff Commission announced retaliatory tariffs of an additional 100% on Canadian peas. President of Pulse Canada, Greg Cherewyk, explains the importance of Canadian peas in trade relations with China.
CAFTA warns that US tariffs on Canadian Agri-Food Imports will harm consumers and producers
The recent decision by the US administration to impose tariffs on Canadian and Mexican agri-food imports has raised concerns across North America.
Michael Harvey, Executive Director of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA), says the tariffs will negatively affect consumers and businesses in all three countries.
Producers asked to keep an eye out for Absinthe Wormwood as warmth returns
With the spring season nearly underway in the southeast, there's a bit of green likely to pop up soon, though some of that will present a big issue for farms. Absinthe Wormwood is one of the big problems prairie farmers will be facing with the upcoming season, both for livestock and haying operations.
Range Management Extension Specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Luke Jorgenson, explains some of the characteristics of the weed.
Farmers Gain Access to Vital Counseling Services
Taking care of your mental health is critical and farmers across the prairies are as vulnerable as any other industry, maybe even more so when you consider how stressful the industry can be.
Farmers in Manitoba now have greater access to vital mental health resources thanks to the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program (MFWP), which offers no-cost counseling to farmers, their families, and employees over the age of 16.