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• Barn attracts fun-seekers

  06-02-2025 10:37 via farms.com
  There’s a place near Deerfield where people can throw a party on a grand scale. It’s Schuster’s Farm, owned by Don and Theresa Schuster.Don Schuster grew up on a dairy, hog and cash-crop farm near Sun Prairie, but it was sold. He said he was bouncing off the walls looking for something to do when he and his wife, Theresa Schuster, discovered a property for sale.“Theresa called me and said she’d driven past and noticed the for-sale sign,” Don Schuster said.The
  
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• Update on AAFC Staffing Reductions and Canola Research

  04-02-2026 16:43 via farms.com
  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)’s decision to close multiple research stations and reduce staff across the country is alarming. Consultation is urgently needed so research funders understand the impacts of the cuts, explore alternatives where needed, and identify paths forward.AAFC researchers and facilities are world-class, and they have played a crucial role in advancing canola production for Canadian farmers. Alberta Canola, Manitoba Canola Growers and SaskOilseeds expresses our
  
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• Joint Letter on the Closure of Federal Agricultural Research Centres

  04-02-2026 16:40 via farms.com
  We are writing to express our deep disappointment with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s recent decision to close three federal research and development centres and four satellite research farms across Canada, including the research and development centre in Lacombe, Alberta. Research and development are critical to advancing industries and economies by addressing current challenges and building resilience for the future and has played a vital role in growing agricultural exports to $100.
  
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• Alberta Canola Announces Board Leadership After 36th AGM

  04-02-2026 16:39 via farms.com
  Alberta Canola Producers Commission held its 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, during the CrossRoads Crop Conference in Edmonton.Following the AGM, the Board re-elected Andre Harpe of Valhalla Centre, as Chair and elected Christine McKee of Stirling as Vice Chair.Harpe also recognized and thanked outgoing directors Christi Friesen and Paula Law for their dedicated service. Friesen represented growers in Region 1, bringing energy, thoughtful perspective, and a strong
  
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• Canadian Olympic ties to ag

  04-02-2026 15:36 via farms.com
  From athletes to officials, Canada’s ag sector will be represented in Italy
  
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• Some Olympic ties to ag

  04-02-2026 15:24 via farms.com
  Ryan Cochran-Siegle, a silver medallist in Beijing 2022, will represent the U.S. in alpine skiing, as well as his family’s maple syrup operation
  
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• Nutrition at Farrowing: Making the Case for a Blended Gestation-Lactation Diet

  04-02-2026 13:13 via farms.com
  The transition period in pigs, which includes about one week before and after farrowing, is a time of major physiological change. During this period, sows must support rapid fetal growth, mammary development, and the start of milk production. In the weeks leading up to farrowing, a sow’s energy requirements can increase by up to 8%, while amino acid (lysine) requirements increase to a greater degree, by as much as 25%.
  
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• Nutrien Names Chris Reynolds Global Sales Leader

  04-02-2026 12:15 via farms.com
  Nutrien has named Chris Reynolds as EVP Global Sales to unite sales teams worldwide improve efficiency and strengthen customer value as part of a planned leadership transition.
  
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• Growing Home with BASF Opens 2026 Nominations

  04-02-2026 12:10 via farms.com
  Growing Home with BASF opens 2026 nominations, offering $160,000 to support rural Canadian organizations that strengthen local communities through agriculture and community-focused initiatives.
  
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• Additional Regions Qualify for Livestock Tax Deferral

  04-02-2026 12:07 via farms.com
  In October 2025, BFO submitted a request to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to expand the eligible drought zones eligible for the Livestock Tax Deferral (LTD) provision to better reflect drought conditions experienced by Ontario producers in 2025. We are pleased to share that AAFC has now updated the 2025 list of prescribed regions eligible for the LTD provision, effective for the 2025 taxation year.
  
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• 2026 Hog outlook: Second consecutive year of strong margins

  04-02-2026 12:01 via farms.com
  After an unexpectedly strong 2025, things continue to look positive for the Canadian hog sector starting off 2026. Hog futures prices are near 5-year highs and are well supported. After several years of weaker demand and oversupply globally, the hog market has become more balanced. With lower feed costs relative to a few years ago, margins look to remain well supported for producers.
  
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• Rural Broadband Solutions Move to the Forefront in Saskatchewan

  04-02-2026 11:59 via farms.com
  SBAC will host a national broadband conference in Saskatchewan to highlight rural connectivity needs share solutions and support digital access for remote communities in 2026 across the province and beyond
  
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• Renting farmland in Québec: protect your interests and secure your investment

  04-02-2026 11:58 via farms.com
  The legal rules discussed in this article apply in Quebec, where they are governed by the Civil Code of Québec. In other Canadian provinces, contract, publication and tax provisions may differ.
  
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• Bioenterprise Canada’s Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub (GOAH) Is Now Accepting Applications

  04-02-2026 11:49 via farms.com
  Bioenterprise Canada is pleased to announce that applications for the Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub (GOAH) initiative are now open.
  
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• Super Bowl Wings - Price has Declined

  04-02-2026 11:32 via farms.com
  Americans plan to eat a record 1.48 billion chicken wings during the Super Bowl, driven by strong demand, lower prices, and increased poultry production nationwide.
  
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• From the barn to the boardroom – why showing up matters

  04-02-2026 11:06 via farms.com
  By Maaike Campbell, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
  
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• The Rural Ontario Institute Welcomes Kimberly Earls as New Executive Director

  04-02-2026 11:05 via farms.com
  The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is pleased to announce Kimberly Earls will be joining the ROI team as Executive Director. Kimberly will begin her new role in February.
  
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• Retail Fuel Leaders Question Section 45Z

  04-02-2026 11:05 via farms.com
  Fuel industry groups warn that Section 45Z has cut biofuel demand and urge lawmakers to restore biodiesel tax incentives to help farmers, stabilize fuel markets, and lower prices for consumers.
  
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• New 45Z Guidance Limits Feedstock Origins

  04-02-2026 10:55 via farms.com
  New US government guidance on the 45Z biofuel tax credit will limit eligible feedstocks to the US, Canada, and Mexico, a development that could have significant imp
  
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• New Corn Genes Protect Soil

  04-02-2026 10:47 via farms.com
  Scientists found corn bred with wild genes can cut nitrogen loss, protect soil, and maintain yields by changing soil microbial activity and improving fertilizer efficiency.
  
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• New Study Boosts Inland Waterway Shipping

  04-02-2026 10:39 via farms.com
  A new market study will explore ways to expand cargo transport between the Great Lakes and inland river systems to support key U.S. industries.
  
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• Canadian Feedstocks Eligible Under 45Z Credit

  03-02-2026 17:06 via farms.com
  Eligible feedstocks will include those grown in Canada under newly proposed rules for the U.S. clean fuel production credit, a development that could have significant implications for North American biofuel markets and Canadian oilseed producers. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday released proposed regulations outlining how domestic producers can qualify for and calculate the clean fuel production credit, commonly known as the 45Z credit. The guidance
  
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• Beef Industry Groups Warn on Research Cutbacks

  03-02-2026 17:05 via farms.com
  Canada’s beef industry is warning federal research cuts could undermine competitiveness, food safety, and export growth for years to come. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) said in a joint statement Tuesday that announced reductions at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the planned closures of research facilities in Nappan, N.S., Quebec City, and Lacombe, Alta., will have far-reaching consequences for cattle producers, consumers, and Canada
  
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• How the County of Newell Took Over CDC South and Protected Alberta’s Irrigated Research Hub

  03-02-2026 17:02 via farms.com
  Once at risk of being lost, the Crop Diversification Centre South is being rebuilt through a county-led cost-recovery model, new leases, and growing interest from Alberta researchers.When the Government of Alberta exited direct agricultural research in 2019, few places felt the impact more sharply than the historic Crop Diversification Centre (CDC) South near Brooks.Long regarded as a cornerstone of irrigated crop and horticulture research, the facility suddenly found itself with only seven rese
  
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• Empire shutters e-commerce facilities in Alberta

  03-02-2026 16:59 via farms.com
  Empire Company Limited and its subsidiary Sobeys Inc have announced the immediate closure of its Alberta e-commerce facilities due to financial underperformance of its e-commerce network. The facilities comprise a customer fulfillment centre (CFC) in the Calgary area and a smaller support facility in Edmonton.In addition, the company is pausing development of a CFC in the Vancouver area. Empire will continue to support customers in Western Canada who prefer to shop online through its third-party
  
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• Canadian farmers wanted for mental health survey

  03-02-2026 16:08 via farms.com
  It will ask participants questions like how often they’ve felt sad, down or depressed in the last two weeks.
  
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• Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct to strengthen relationship with fruit and vegetable grower associations

  03-02-2026 11:50 via farms.com
  As part of its outreach work, the Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct (OGSCC) is strengthening its engagement with fruit and vegetable primary producer associations.
  
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• CanadaGAP food safety manuals updated for 2026

  03-02-2026 11:49 via farms.com
  Updated versions of the CanadaGAP Food Safety Manuals have now been released and will take effect on April 1, 2026.  They are Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Manual, version 11.0 and Greenhouse Product Manual, version 11.0.  A corresponding update to the CanadaGAP audit checklist will be issued before that date.  
  
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• Mexico sends more fresh tomatoes to Canada to avoid U.S. anti-dumping tariff

  03-02-2026 11:48 via farms.com
  Mexican tomato exports to Canada surged in 2025 as producers and exporters redirected shipments following the antidumping tariff imposed by the United States in July,
  
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• Canada’s largest Potato Tech Expo announces conference speakers

  03-02-2026 11:40 via farms.com
  Mark your calendar for the biennial return of Charlottetown’s International Potato Technology Expo (IPTE). The largest event of its kind in the country will be taking place February 26–27, 2026 at the Eastlink Centre.
  
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