Vietnam Lifts Restrictions on Canadian Cereals Exports
Following advocacy from Canadian government and industry, Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has released a revised quarantine pest list, which no longer includes creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense). This decision will come into effect on September 29, 2023. “We…
Plans Underway to Improve Forage Insurance Programs
The cattle sector is hoping satellite technology will be the answer for providing forage insurance comparable to how multi-peril insurance works for grain farmers. Collaboration is occurring between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the three prairie crop insurance agencies, Canadian Cattle…
Government of Canada announced $72 million in federal support for SMR development in Saskatchewan
The Federal Government has announced its support for developing and deploying small modular reactors (SMRs) in Saskatchewan. Announced earlier this month by Jonathan Wilkinson, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Government of Canada has approved up to $74…
Canada Joins USA on Trade Fight With Mexico Over GMO Corn
Mexico’s restrictions on products made with genetically modified corn, has lead to Canada joining the United States in a trade dispute. Trade Minister Mary Ng and Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay say Canada will take part in dispute resolution proceedings as…
Insects Still Causing Issues in Manitoba Crops: Report
There are still some areas where grasshopper levels are of concern. Flea beetles are still being noticed at high levels on the pods in some canola fields. Bertha armyworm has been noticed in some canola fields, but there were no…