Trump spurs Canada to diversify trade Paid Members Public
Just to be clear off the start given the headline, U.S. president Donald Trump has been nothing but disruptive in terms of Canada's relationship with its closet neighbour.
Port of Churchill revival Paid Members Public
The Port of Churchill has long been seen by at least some as a vastly under-utilized Canadian asset in terms of export trade.
Bringing in the harvest Paid Members Public
Bringing in the harvest is quite likely the most satisfying element of farming for many.
Canada needs trade beyond U.S. Paid Members Public
In the face of the collapse of Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) talks one thing has once again became crystal clear - Canada has to look to the future working trade deals sans the U.S. whenever possible.
Trump's tariff playbook Paid Members Public
It seems US president Donald Trump has taken part of his bullying playbook from Lucy in Peanuts.
Trade minefield for Canadian exporters Paid Members Public
For Canadian farmers and for broader Canadian export business in general, it has to feel a bit like they are in the middle of a minefield and blindfolded right now.
Ag markets face weather and politics Paid Members Public
It was interesting to see a recent headline in the 'ag press' suggesting world geopolitics and weather remain unpredictable.
Municipal role in food security Paid Members Public
As often happens, at a recent interview on only a tangentially-related topic, the conversation turned to a discussion about food security.
LDC expands Yorkton facility Paid Members Public
In what may well be the story of the year for Yorkton Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), officially opened the company's expanded facility in Yorkton July 23.
AAFC explores research continuity at farms Paid Members Public
A recent press release from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) holds out some hope for farmers as important research capacity in Saskatchewan may be given new life.
Canola's role in bio-fuels Paid Members Public
Technology and science is also working to push the packet in terms of what can be accomplished, and of course that includes farming and its related industries.
Summer exhibition always nostalgic time Paid Members Public
The Yorkton Summer Fair has basically been part of my life for as long as I can remember.
Research capacity under threat Paid Members Public
Something seems afoot in terms of agriculture research - a move away from it in general terms.
CUSMA review faces Trump disruption Paid Members Public
The trilateral free trade agreement has been the guiding document for trade between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico since it came into force on July 1, 2020, officially replacing the 26-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Screwworm warning for agriculture Paid Members Public
If ever we wondered why safeguards are important - in this case specially in the agriculture field - we need look no farther than the current screwworm situation unfolding in Texas.
Glyphosate and farm weed control Paid Members Public
From the farm producer perspective glyphosate has been one of their primary weed control products - it is widely viewed as the most popular herbicide in the world.
