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• Alberta Beef Producers objects to proposed traceability changes; announces intent to form traceability working group 

  05-03-2026 18:08 via farms.com
  Following extensive producer engagement, including 15 Producer Meetings and a dedicated Town Hall, ABP delegates passed a resolution at the 2026 Annual General Meeting directing the creation of a traceability working group. ABP, alongside governments and other cattle organizations, will work to address deficiencies and producer confidence in the current model before further changes can be considered. Effective disease readiness and trade access require a traceability system that works in practic
  
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• ‘It’s another blow’: Farmers deal with surging fertilizer prices ahead of seeding

  11-03-2026 18:44 via farms.com
  Fertilizer is an essential part of Kevin Peters’ farm in southwestern Manitoba.But since Israel and the U.S. attacked Iran, the average price of urea fertilizer, which is widely used around the world, has skyrocketed, surging around 30 per cent over the last week.Peters says the interruption in supply didn’t come as a huge surprise to him.“We deal with geopolitical issues all the time with markets, be it pork, be it grain, and now fertilizer,” he said. “There’
  
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• From a Piece of Wire to Contaminated Feed: Preventing Foreign Material Hazards in Beef Cattle Operations

  11-03-2026 18:42 via farms.com
  Foreign material and toxin consumption by beef cattle can lead to significant health problems, reduced performance and economic losses. Canadian cattle producers take great pride and care in how they manage their farms and ranches, from providing proper nutrition to stewarding their land and ensuring excellent animal care. Yet even with the best intentions, foreign materials and toxins can quietly find their way into feed, water or pastures. Understanding where they come from and how to prevent
  
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• Sask. NDP wants tougher penalties related to foreign farmland ownership

  11-03-2026 14:28 via farms.com
  The Farm Land Security Board isn’t properly doing its job, the Sask. NDP says
  
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• Farm Bureau asks for action to protect fertilizer supplies

  11-03-2026 14:21 via farms.com
  Urea prices have spiked since the conflict in Iran started
  
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• Farmers Balance Costs and Technology Investments - Tractor Sales Down

  11-03-2026 12:48 via farms.com
  Tractor sales fell across most categories in February, but strong combine demand highlights farmers’ continued investment in productivity boosting technology.
  
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• Crude Oil and Natural Gas Outlook - What Farmers Need to Know in 2026–2027

  11-03-2026 12:26 via farms.com
  Brent crude prices surge as Middle East conflict disrupts supply. See the 2026–2027 outlook for oil, natural gas, and electricity—and what it means for U.S. agriculture
  
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• Principal field crop areas, 2026

  11-03-2026 11:48 via farms.com
  Canadian farmers expect to plant more canola, barley, soybeans and corn for grain in 2026, while they anticipate area seeded to wheat, oats, lentils and dry peas to decrease compared with the previous year.Wheat At the national level, farmers anticipate planting 26.7 million acres of wheat in 2026, down 1.1% from the previous year. If this anticipation is realized, national wheat area would remain well above the five-year average, despite a decrease from 2025, which would likely be attributable
  
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• Lower canola seeding rates can pay off: study

  11-03-2026 11:46 via farms.com
  Reduced seeding rates can produce good results, according to recent research.Small-field trials on Bourgault Industries’ 2,000 acre commercial farm in northern Saskatchewan focused on canola seeding rates, and nitrogen and phosphorus placement.Agronomy manager Curtis deGooijer said five years of data shows that less can equal more when it comes to overall yield, emergence efficiency and plant architecture and maturity.DeGooijer told a recent Farming Smarter conference and trade show in Let
  
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• Both major railways struggling with grain deliveries: Ag Transport Coalition

  11-03-2026 11:45 via farms.com
  The Ag Transport Coalition reports week 30 saw little improvement in system performance, with CN and CPKC Rail combined, supplying 66% of hopper cars ordered, modestly higher than the 65% performance seen in week 29.System performance remains below the 90% performance threshold for a sixth straight week and below the 80% threshold for a fifth consecutive week.In supplying 76% of cars ordered by shippers in week 30, CN saw performance decline notably from the 86% order fulfillment performance see
  
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• Depredation permits to be issued next year for producers affected by elk

  11-03-2026 11:43 via farms.com
  The Ministry of Environment and Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) announced a new option for producers affected by property damage caused by elk.A news release reads "for 2027 the Ministry of Environment will be offering eight depredation permits to producers who have a demonstrated history of significant damage from congregating elk."SCIC will administer the tags through its wildlife damage claims and prevention processes. SCIC will also confirm eligibility and provide data to Mini
  
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• Nearly 1 in 3 Canadians Snack at Night - Far Above the Global Average, New IKEA Cooking & Eating Study Finds

  11-03-2026 11:42 via farms.com
  A new global IKEA study reveals that Canadians are embracing more casual and flexible eating habits as screens, busy schedules and smaller living spaces reshape how – and where – they dine. The survey – one of the largest cooking & eating ones ever conducted – was conducted by over 31,000 respondents across 31 markets. The study found that Canadians are least likely to sit at a kitchen table, with only 38% doing so regularly. Instead, many are turning to sofas (27%) o
  
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• Government of Canada supports agri-food projects in Montérégie region

  11-03-2026 11:39 via farms.com
  Supporting agri-food businesses contributes to economic development in Quebec's regions. That is why the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Member of Parliament for Châteauguay–Les Jardins-de-Napierville and Secretary of State (Nature), today announced, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, a total of $1,649,000 in contributions for three Montérégie busines
  
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• East cashes in on climate funds; Sask. gets 1 dollar for each of east's 49

  11-03-2026 11:39 via farms.com
  Atlantic Canada is not an agricultural powerhouse.The four provinces — Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador — have a combined 853,000 acres of field crops and hay land. As of Jan. 1, there were approximately 190,000 head of cattle in the region.In comparison, Saskatchewan has 40 million acres of field crops and hay, and the province had 2.1 million cattle on Jan. 1, says Statistics Canada.Despite the huge discrepancy in scale, the federal On
  
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• Government of Canada invests in youth employment in Canadian agriculture

  11-03-2026 11:38 via farms.com
  Young Canadians are the future of the agriculture and agri-food sector. Helping youth gain practical experience in agriculture strengthens the workforce and contributes to Canada's long-term food security.
  
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• Beef certification program launches incentive

  11-03-2026 11:38 via farms.com
  Beef producers who are Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef certified will receive $400 in October 2026 as part of the recently launched CRSB Certified Producer Incentive.Certified producers, those who maintain and update certification and who earn certification before June 30, 2026, are currently eligible for the incentive payment as long as they’ve completed related eligibility requirements, including:Agreeing to share information with the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA)
  
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• FuelPositive Provides Annual General Meeting Update

  11-03-2026 11:33 via farms.com
  FuelPositive Corporation (TSXV: NHHH) (OTCQB: NHHHF) (the Company), acknowledges that it has not held an Annual General Meeting of shareholders since July 12, 2023, and is therefore not currently in compliance with TSX Venture Exchange Policy 3.2, section 4.1, which requires issuers to hold an annual meeting within prescribed timeframes.
  
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• Minister MacDonald concludes a successful outreach to Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island

  11-03-2026 11:32 via farms.com
  This week, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, met with farmers, processors, industry partners, and provincial agriculture and agri-food stakeholders during his outreach to Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
  
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• Court Authorizes Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement for Farmers, Landscapers and Others Exposed to Weed Killers

  11-03-2026 11:31 via farms.com
  Seeger Weiss LLP, Motley Rice LLC, Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel, Williams Hart & Boundas LLP, The Holland Law Firm, and Ketchmark & McCreight P.C. announce that the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, S
  
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• Nation-building starts on the farm: shaping Canada’s next agricultural policy framework

  11-03-2026 11:29 via farms.com
  By Sara Wood, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
  
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• Middle East conflict pushes fertilizer costs higher, forcing Ontario growers to rethink corn acres

  11-03-2026 11:29 via farms.com
  With US analysts warning of a shift away from corn due to nitrogen costs, Ontario growers may face similar pressure to cut fertilizer rates or move acres into soybeans.
  
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• CCGA Selected a Manitoba Top Employer

  10-03-2026 19:05 via farms.com
  Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) has been recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, a competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top Employers, now celebrating 20 years of exceptional workplaces in the province. Earlier today, the results of the 2026 competition were announced online at Eluta.ca and in a special feature in the Winnipeg Free Press.“Being named one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for 2026 is a proud achievement for CCGA,” says Rick Wh
  
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• USDA Takes New Step to Stop Screwworm

  10-03-2026 11:29 via farms.com
  USDA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will build a sterile fly production facility in Texas to strengthen protection against New World Screwworm and support livestock health.
  
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• Fertilizer Costs Could Rise This Planting Season

  10-03-2026 11:26 via farms.com
  Middle East tensions could disrupt fertilizer and energy markets during the 2026 spring planting season, potentially raising costs for U.S. farmers and influencing crop decisions and global food supply.
  
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• Dairy Herd Growth Offsets Beef Cow Decline

  10-03-2026 11:20 via farms.com
  The January 2026 cattle inventory report shows declining cattle numbers, fewer beef cows, a smaller calf crop, and growing dairy herds, suggesting strong cattle markets may continue for several years.
  
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• Mahindra Ends Mitsubishi Tractor Joint Venture

  10-03-2026 11:11 via farms.com
  Mahindra and Mitsubishi will end their farm equipment joint venture. Mahindra plans to launch new tractor models for North America while continuing parts, warranty, and service support for existing equipment.
  
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• House Committee Advances Farm Bill Relief and Regulatory Relief for State Animal Housing Laws

  10-03-2026 11:07 via farms.com
  The House Agriculture Committee advanced a new farm bill proposal that supports pork producers through regulatory relief, trade program funding, animal health protections, and new measures to address animal disease risks.
  
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• BC Cherry Association elects 2026 board

  10-03-2026 11:06 via farms.com
  2025 was a bounceback year, with $123 million in cherry exports from British Columbia. The top three destinations were:  United States, China and South Korea.
  
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• Phobos fungicide registered for use in low-bush blueberries

  10-03-2026 11:04 via farms.com
  Vive Crop Protection has announced the Canadian registration of Phobos™ FC360, a next-generation foliar fungicide designed to deliver enhanced disease protection and superior on-leaf performance for Canadian growers.
  
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• Group calls on Health Canada to make labels mandatory for gene-edited pork

  10-03-2026 11:03 via farms.com
  An advocacy group of farmers and environmental organizations wants Health Canada to implement mandatory labelling on pork from gene-edited pigs. Earlier this year, the federal agency approved the sale of gene-edited pigs as food. The pigs are resistant to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus, called PRRSV-resistant pigs. “It is expected that by addressing PRRSV in pigs, farmers can prevent severe illness and death in their herds, reduce the need for antibiotics, an
  
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