Nunn says 'clear' plan is needed as Iowa farmers urge aid amid tariffs

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...

Farmers for Free Trade tour ends in D.C.; group urges policy action

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...

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...

Most countries’ agriculture depends on atmospheric moisture from forests located in other nations: Study  

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...

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,...

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...

Canadian Federation of Agriculture will be monitoring today's Federal Budget

The federal government is expected to release its first budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney today. Last week, the President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Keith Currie and other industry representatives re-emphasized their thoughts...

Trump's tariffs and power go to the test in Supreme Court

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...

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...

Farmers in B.C.'s Fraser Valley test new tech to ward off avian flu

As avian flu season ramps up, with at least 13 commercial poultry farms in B.C.’s Fraser Valley infected so far, local farmers are testing new technologies to stop the spread of the highly contagious disease. The tests are part of a working group...

Canada trade talks stalled: implications for US jobs

Oct. 24 marked a significant shift in trade relations between the United States and Canada; after discovering a political advertisement aired by the Provincial Government of Ontario, Canada, Trump announced on social platform X that he would be...

Hunger: Experts urge African governments to prioritise agriculture, trade reforms

By Lucy Ogalue Experts have called on African governments to invest more in agriculture, rural infrastructure and trade reforms as sustainable pathways to end hunger and strengthen food security across the continent. They made the call in Abuja on...

The sweet scent of lavender on a family farm

All through June, the neat rows of gray-brown lavender shrubs transform, leafing out in deep green and shooting tight-furled buds upward. By the end of the month, millions of tiny fragrant blossoms are opening along the sloped field next to...

Canada holds the upper hand in any canola deal with China

Doug Firby Troy Media Canada appears to be closing in on a trade détente with China, which could once again open that market to our canola products. As tantalizing as that prospect is, our negotiators should not forget they don’t have to give away...

Agritechnica fully booked for bumper machinery show

HANOVER, Germany – The world’s biggest agricultural-machinery show, Agritechnica, is fully booked with exhibitors ready to unveil new equipment and technology this month. Running Nov. 9-15, the big biennial event is filling all its 23 halls with...

Farmers Struggle With Tariffs, Despite China Deal to Buy US Soybeans

“If we wanted to encourage more local production, then we would need farm bill support,” Hansen-Kuhn said. “So little support goes to fruit and vegetable production. It’s so overwhelmingly focused on these commodity crops that benefit a small...

Death at B.C. ostrich farm deemed ‘not suspicious,’ say RCMP 

By Ayden Singh Global News Posted November 4, 2025 3:53 pm Updated November 4, 2025 4:04 pm 1 min read A man who died at the Universal Ostrich Farm protest camp on Monday is now in the care of the B.C. Coroner’s Service. The unresponsive man was...

Canadian Ambassador Begins Tenure in Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar, November 4, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Battsetseg Batmunkh, received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Mongolia, Stephen Doust, following his appointment in October 2025. During...

Applied Systems enhances commercial lines solution for Canadian Brokers

Applied Systems, a global provider of cloud-based software for the insurance industry, has announced new enhancements to its commercial lines solution in Applied Epic for the Canadian market. The updates aim to give brokers greater choice, speed,...

Canada and Pakistan Seal Canola Trade Deal, Opening New Market Pathways

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan – Pakistan and Canada have agreed to facilitate the export of Canadian canola to Pakistan, marking a major step in strengthening bilateral trade relations. The agreement comes as Canada seeks new markets for the commodity...