Agriculture

Proof the seeding soil temperature sweet spot is at 2 degrees

Fields seeded as early as Feb. 9 with no negative impacts to yield

Feb 5, 2025 10:43 AM Read more >

Canada presses on with trade diversification strategy in face of Trump's threats

OTTAWA — As U.S.

Feb 5, 2025 7:27 AM Read more >

Evolution of artificial insemination in cattle industry

The process of AI has been around for decades, continuing to grow in popularity worldwide. Alberta's cattle industry continues to stay ahead of that curve.

Feb 4, 2025 12:37 PM Read more >

Business groups, economists sound the alarm over Trump's incoming tariffs

TORONTO — Corporate Canada and a slew of industries fuelling the country’s economy are decrying U.S. President Donald Trump's incoming tariffs, warning they will not just increase the cost of doing business but also weigh on everyday life.

Feb 2, 2025 1:50 PM Read more >

Which industries will feel the pinch of Trump's tariffs the hardest?

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order Saturday to impose tariffs of 10 per cent on Canadian energy and 25 per cent on everything else beginning on Feb. 4.

Feb 1, 2025 4:27 PM Read more >

$5-million climate program to help B.C.'s tree fruit growers in extreme weather

VICTORIA — Tree fruit growers in British Columbia are now able to access a $5-million climate resiliency program to help their crops weather extreme heat and cold. The funding comes after many B.C.

Jan 30, 2025 11:39 AM Read more >

A look at Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner

TORONTO — Mike Schreiner has led the Green Party of Ontario since 2009. Born: June 9, 1969. Early years: Schreiner was born in Kansas and raised on his family's grain and cattle farm.

Jan 28, 2025 12:52 PM Read more >

38th Annual Breeders Directory E-Edition

Jan 28, 2025 11:46 AM Read more >

Farm goods store Peavey Mart to close all Canadian locations

TORONTO — Peavey Industries LP says it is closing its stores across Canada.

Jan 27, 2025 9:26 PM Read more >

Trump's sweeping pardon of rioters highlights differences in U.S., Canadian systems

OTTAWA — In one of his first acts upon taking office Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned or moved to dismiss the cases of some 1,500 people charged in the Capitol riots of Jan. 6, 2021.

Jan 25, 2025 4:00 AM Read more >