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Grain Growers of Canada give federal budget a passing grade
The 2025 federal budget delivered a mix of good news and ongoing challenges for farmers. Grain Growers of Canada Executive Director Kyle Larkin says there are several positive developments in the new budget, particularly around tax policy and...
Owner: Elmer Hildebrand
Fresno County regains title of number one agriculture region in California
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Yahoo News
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Rebounding crop prices and an adequate water supply helped pushed Fresno County’s agriculture industry into the number one spot in California with a record-setting production value of $9 billion in 2024. The county’s total production value rose...
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Some support, most opposed permitting for two large hog farms
The Crawford County Land Conservation Committee held a public hearing regarding the application for two large, confined, hog operations in Marietta Township on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Seven people spoke in favor of approving the application, and 118...
Owner: Charles H. Morris
Soybean agreement is encouraging but details need to be seen, ND Farmers Union president says
JAMESTOWN — An agreement for China to purchase U.S. soybeans is a positive step for North Dakota farmers, but details of the trade deal need to be seen, according to the president of North Dakota Farmers Union. “That's something that we did need...
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Federal budget delivers funding for Winnipeg projects, Prairie farmers and northern infrastructure
Manitoba is set to receive a share of new federal spending aimed at strengthening local communities, boosting Prairie agriculture and supporting northern development, according to details in the 2025 federal budget tabled Tuesday in Ottawa.Article...
Owner: Kevin Klein
Horizon Aircraft selects Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PT6A engine for hybrid eVTOL
Collaboration between two Canadian aerospace leaders strengthens future of domestic advanced air mobility development. Horizon Aircraft’s Cavorite X7 eVTOL aircraft. Image courtesy of Horizon Aircraft. In a move that calls attention to Canada’s...
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Trump tariffs on trial: What’s at stake for markets and farm input prices
The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a challenge to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. A ruling that goes against the administration could shake global markets, while also carrying implications for agricultural commodities and farm input...
Owner: Prescott Shibles
Despite war, Ukrainian agribusiness has advantages that ensure its stability – Agrohub study
Despite war risks, Ukraine has a number of strategic advantages that ensure its competitiveness in the global agricultural market, in particular, fertile soils and large areas of arable land, a favorable climate, stable yields, lower costs for...
Owner: Mikhail Komissar
Langham area farmer’s photo results in $5,000 donation to Langham Fire Department
The Langham Fire Department will receive a $5,000 donation thanks to area farmer Tyson Ozeroff, who was named Saskatchewan’s 2025 Hometown Roots photo contest winner. The contest, sponsored by Lallemand Plant Care, celebrates agriculture and...
Owner: Ray Stanton
Global Affairs says Canada exploring possible postwar role in Gaza Strip
OTTAWA – With Canadian military personnel already deployed to Gaza to monitor the ceasefire, the federal government says it’s scoping out how it can best support Palestinians in Gaza in the event a peace deal leads to self-governance. “Decisions...
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EY Canada Deploys Its FlexiGenAI Platform on TELUS' Sovereign AI Factory to Accelerate Agentic AI Innovation
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T-Net
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EY Canada Deploys Its FlexiGenAI Platform on TELUS' Sovereign AI Factory to Accelerate Agentic AI Innovation EY's next-generation agentic AI platform helps organizations move from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale impact, powering...
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Nunn says 'clear' plan is needed as Iowa farmers urge aid amid tariffs
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Des Moines Register - Iowa
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While several Iowa Republicans have supported the Trump administration's proposal to use tariff revenue to ease farmers' losses amid the downturn in the agricultural economy, U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn instead is urging long-term solutions and market...
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Farmers for Free Trade calling for Congressional tariff authority
News Farmers for Free Trade calling for Congressional tariff authority November 4, 2025 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: News The Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director says he’s hopeful the U.S. Supreme Court this week can help get tariff...
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New Canadian Freshwater Aquaculture Conference to take place in 2026
A new national conference for Canada’s freshwater fish farmers is taking place in April next year. Launched by the Ontario Aquaculture Association (OAA), the Canadian Freshwater Aquaculture Conference will be held April 7-8 in Muskoka, Ont. The...
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Farmers for Free Trade tour ends in D.C.; group urges policy action
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United Press International (UPI)
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1 of 4 | Farmers for Free Trade sets up on the National Mall lawn to conclude its two-month tour, hosting farmers and organization leaders in Washington on Tuesday. Photo by Bridget Erin Craig/UPI WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Farmers for Free...
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Most countries’ agriculture depends on atmospheric moisture from forests located in other nations: Study
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Down to Earth
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Agricultural areas in 155 countries depend on atmospheric moisture from forests in other nations for up to 40 per cent of their annual rainfall, a new study has shown. About 18 per cent of precipitation in 105 countries is recycled from their...
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Biofuel initiative announced in federal budget 'an expanded opportunity,' says Sask. farmer
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government announced its 2025 budget Tuesday, which outlines a deficit of $78 billion for 2025-26, set to lower to $65 billion next year. The federal government is spending $5 billion over seven years on trade...
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Canadians to face ‘no issue’ in finding a Christmas tree this year, growers say
Canadians planning to pick up their Christmas trees in the coming weeks should be able to find one that’s right for them, but growers are asking people to be open to the variety available. The advice comes even after a drier than normal summer,...
Owner: Shaw Family
Trump's tariffs and power go to the test in Supreme Court
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Yahoo Finance
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The US Supreme Court is set to meet on Wednesday to consider the legality of President Trump's global tariffs, in what many experts see as the next hurdle to face the US president and his tariff regime. The court, which has a 6-3 conservative...
Owner: Apollo Global Management
State agriculture dept. is hiding bird flu information, legal aid group alleges in lawsuit
A rural legal aid group is suing the California Department of Food and Agriculture for refusing to disclose the locations of dairies infected with H5N1 bird flu. More than half of the 70 confirmed human cases of H5N1 bird flu infection in the...
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