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U.S. slaps duties on fresh Canadian mushrooms over 'flawed' subsidy claims
WASHINGTON - The United States has put countervailing duties on fresh mushrooms grown in Canada following a U.S. Department of Commerce investigation which the Canadian industry has called "deeply fla...
May 18, 2026 Mushrooms Canada CEO Ryan Koeslag said last week that Canadian growers haven't engaged in unfair trade practices and producers are not receiving special treatment. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Quebec reimbursing farmers for fuel tax, says measure will help competitiveness
DRUMMONDVILLE - Quebec Premier Christine Frchette has responded to pressure from the agriculture sector, promising to reimburse millions of dollars to farmers for fuel taxes linked to the province's c...
May 15, 2026
Controversies and consequences: Five things to know about the census
OTTAWA - People across the country completed their census forms this week, sharing details about their lives, which languages they speak and - for those who got the long-form census - information abou...
May 13, 2026
Some Saskatchewan farmers excited for extra moisture to kick off seeding
Some farmers are feeling good about the start of seeding in Saskatchewan. Rustie Sobchuk farms outside of Lang, just south of Regina, along with her husband Brendan. The start of seeding was delayed o...
May 12, 2026 Despite a delayed start, Brendan and Rustie Sobchuk say plenty of soil moisture and full dugouts in their area are creating feelings of optimism about a strong start to the growing season. (980 CJME file photo)
Committee calls for reversal of agricultural research centre closures
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee is recommending the government halt its decision to close agricultural research centres and experimental farm sites across Canada as part of its cost-cutting exer...
May 12, 2026
Sask. Agriculture Ministry hopeful as seeding kicks off for 2026
Standing in front of a massive sprayer, James Thorsteinson admitted the province is behind on seeding this year, but said the provincial government is still anticipating a good growing season. Thorste...
May 11, 2026 James Thorsteinson, legislative secretary to the minister of agriculture, says farmers are hopeful for a good year despite the late start. May 11, 2026. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Non-profit, union wary of federal plan to amend food inspection, pest control acts
OTTAWA - A non-profit says it's concerned about the government's plan to amend food safety laws to take food security and affordability into account, and is arguing Ottawa is prioritizing trade over t...
May 03, 2026
Drought fears linger as seeding begins on southwest Saskatchewan farms
Seeding season is underway across parts of Saskatchewan, but for farmers in the drought-stricken southwest, optimism in short supply. After a winter that brought little moisture and a spring that has ...
Apr 27, 2026 “We’re going to need some good summer moisture for this to be a successful year,” said Quinton Jacksteit, the reeve of the RM of Big Stick. (Vadyuhin/Depositphotos.com)
Federal government delays plan to shut down Quebec food allergy lab: union
OTTAWA - A union representing Canadian Food Inspection Agency employees says the federal government is delaying a plan to shutter a food allergy testing lab in Quebec by two years. The Agriculture Uni...
Apr 24, 2026
'I live in Vegas': Canadian ag producers take gamble with high fuel, fertilizer costs
A sharp jump in fuel and fertilizer prices has Canada's agriculture producers engaged in a pricey game of chance. Prices for diesel and fertilizer have nearly doubled since the war involving the U.S, ...
Apr 21, 2026 Farmer Bruce Bird walks past his seeding rig on his farm that has been in the family for over 100 years near Cremona, Alta., Friday, April 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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