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• Canadians Back Supply Management and Dairy Farmers Ahead of CUSMA Review

  02-07-2026 17:54 via farms.com
  As Canada prepares for a review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), a new survey reveals most Canadians want the federal government to protect dairy farmers, maintain supply management, and preserve Canadian control over the nation's food supply.
  
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• USMCA Not Renewed - What the Decision Means

  02-07-2026 17:10 via farms.com
  The United States has chosen not to renew the USMCA in its current form following the agreement's mandatory six-year review. The trade pact remains in force.
  
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• John Fulton Named as a CFAES Dean’s Chair

  02-07-2026 15:17 via farms.com
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — John Fulton has been appointed as a Dean’s Chair in The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), effective June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2030.
  
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• Diamond Mowers Strengthens Dealer Support Through Demo Days And Champion Training Events

  02-07-2026 15:17 via farms.com
  SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Diamond Mowers, a leading manufacturer of vegetation management and roadside maintenance attachments, announced its annual Dealer Demo Days and Champion Training events, two programs designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for equipment dealers serving contractors, municipalities, forestry professionals, and land management crews.
  
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• Lessiter Media Loses Beloved Contributing Editor, Dan Crummett

  02-07-2026 15:15 via farms.com
  BROOKFIELD, WIS. — Lessiter Media is mourning the loss of one of its most valuable contributing editors, Dan Crummett, who passed away unexpectedly this week at his home in Coyle, Okla. He was 78.No-Till Farmer Editor Frank Lessiter said Dan made major contributions the magazine’s content for many years, first as a freelance writer before taking an expanded role at Lessiter Media in 2023 as a contributing editor. Just recently, Crummett won regional and national honors from the Ameri
  
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• Crop Condition Regresses Slightly, Prices Remain Compressed

  02-07-2026 15:02 via farms.com
  The June 29, 2026 USDA Crop Progress report show corn condition in the good to excellent (G/EX) category was -1% vs. last week (-6% year-over-year). Similarly, soybeans were also -1% compared to last week and -1% year-over-year. Both corn and soybeans are just shy of consensus, Baird analyst Mig Dobre said in a note to investors.
  
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• Farmer Files Objection to John Deere's $99M R2R Settlement

  02-07-2026 14:59 via farms.com
  On June 29, 2026, Wilson Farms Land and Cattle Co. (“Wilson Farms”), a row-crop farm owned and operated by Jared Wilson, filed an objection to Deere's April 7 settlement. According to Deere, the settlement addresses the issues raised in the 2022 complaint and brings this case to an end with no finding of wrongdoing.
  
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• Associated Equipment Distributors Names Eric Wareham Vice President of Policy

  02-07-2026 14:52 via farms.com
  Schaumburg, Ill. - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is pleased to announce that Eric Wareham has joined the association as Vice President of Policy, further strengthening AED's advocacy efforts on behalf of equipment dealers across North America.
  
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• VitalEdge Technologies Appoints Theresa Thomas as Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships

  02-07-2026 14:47 via farms.com
  CARY, N.C., June 30, 2026 — VitalEdge Technologies, a leading global provider of dealer management solutions for the heavy equipment industry, today announced the appointment of Theresa Thomas as Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, effective June 29.
  
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• Pure Flavor opens new Michigan Distribution Center

  02-07-2026 14:45 via farms.com
  Pure Flavor is marking the official opening of its new, state-of-the-art distribution center in Romulus, Michigan on July 1. The nearly 200,000 sq. ft. facility serves as a central hub for the distribution of the company’s fresh,greenhouse-grown produce and is designed to reduce food miles,&nb
  
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• Former Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach Supports United Canada

  02-07-2026 14:28 via farms.com
  Former Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach has endorsed Vote to Stay, encouraging Albertans to support a strong future within Canada and join a growing grassroots movement.
  
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• Health Canada approves drones for pesticide application

  02-07-2026 14:16 via farms.com
  On June 30, 2026, Health Canada introduced a new policy allowing drone technology to be used to apply pesticides that are already approved for conventional aerial application. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Health Canada and industry worked collaboratively to gather evidence to inform the development of this policy decision.
  
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• Tragedy averted as central Alberta farmhand rescued from grain bin

  02-07-2026 12:59 via farms.com
  On an early morning in May, Aaron Dingle, an 18-year-old New Zealand man here in Alberta working as a farmhand, was rescued from a canola bin where he was buried up to his neck.The entire incident could have ended in tragedy but for the quick response of his employers, and the actions, training, and use of specialized equipment by Hardisty and Killam firefighters who answered the call.Dingle is working at the Burden farm north of Lougheed on an informal farm exchange. John Burden says, “We
  
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• Canola Watch

  02-07-2026 12:56 via farms.com
  One big sprayExcess moisture, spraying delays and weeds were the top yield robbers again this week, same as last week. These challenges in combination with advancing crops and weeds, a lot of canola will get just one pass of herbicide this year. Crop stage and max labels rates depend on the system.Last kick at the blackleg canFungicide labels may say, in many cases, that the window for blackleg on canola is from the two- to six-leaf stage...but six-leaf is usually too late to prevent early infec
  
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• A Look Back at Advocacy Days 2026

  02-07-2026 12:52 via farms.com
  A Look Back at Advocacy Days 2026 Team Alberta Crops (TAC) hosts Advocacy Days annually, providing the opportunity for producers to meet directly with government decision-makers. This year’s meetings and reception were held during the spring session at the Alberta Legislature from March 31 to April 1, 2026.The two-day event brought together directors and staff from seven agricultural organizations, engaged seven ministries, welcomed over 80 reception attendees, and met with 45 of Alberta&r
  
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• Welcoming Yulia Karimova to Alberta Canola

  02-07-2026 12:49 via farms.com
  Alberta Canola is pleased to welcome Yulia Karimova as our new Communications and Events Coordinator.Yulia is a communications professional who is passionate about connecting people, organizing events, and telling stories that matter. Her diverse career has spanned fintech, banking, and real estate, where she built expertise in communications, stakeholder engagement, and event coordination. Among her accomplishments, Yulia contributed to the growth of a money transfer app that reached more than
  
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• Cabbage Seedpod Weevils – New to Central Alberta

  02-07-2026 12:47 via farms.com
  Canola growers in Central Alberta should be aware of increasing populations of cabbage seedpod weevils (CSPW). Surveys in 2025 and observations heading into 2026 indicate higher numbers of overwintering weevils across a larger area than growers have historically experienced, with populations now being found north of Red Deer. Scout Early Begin scouting flixweed patches, volunteer canola, and other canola-related weeds for early signs of weevil activity. CSPW are highly attracted to the
  
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• 2025 Saskatchewan State of Trade

  02-07-2026 12:44 via farms.com
  Today, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) released the province’s annual State of Trade report. The report, which outlines provincial trade highlights for 2025, reveals that while economic challenges existed across sectors, Saskatchewan continues to have a higher per capita export ranking than nearly all other provinces.“Saskatchewan’s economy remains strong despite ongoing geopolitical and global economic challenges,”
  
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• Demco® Launches Advanced Liquid Tender System

  02-07-2026 11:58 via farms.com
  Demco® and Dura Products have launched a new automated plumbing package for liquid tender trailers that improves mixing accuracy, reduces fill times, and simplifies field operations.
  
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