Editor's note: This story was updated late January 27, 2025 with confirmation of Peavey Industries entering creditor protection. One of Canada's largest retailers of farm, ranch and rural lifestyle supplies is closing all its stores across the country and entering creditor protection. Peavey Industries, which operates 90 Peavey Mart stores and six MainStreet Hardware locations,... Read More
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It was a very lofty week for live cattle futures, as February and April contracts crossed $200 per contract for the first time. Driven by tightening supplies and strong demand by consumers around the world, beef has seen exceptional price appreciation. "Cash cattle markets traded above $200 average last week for the first time ever,"... Read More
If Denver's National Western Stock Show is the Super Bowl of cattle shows, then Harvie Ranching at Olds, Alta is coming home with a Super Bowl ring. As Jill Harvie discusses in the interview below, the ranch's Hereford bulls took the National Champion Carload honours at the show held this week, after coming in as... Read More
The former president of Manitoba's general farm organization is being remembered for his leadership and authenticity. Bill Campbell, 69, passed away at Brandon Regional Health Centre on January 19, 2025. He served as president of Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) from 2018 to 2023, and as vice-president prior to that. He was also the president of... Read More
Manitoba farm equipment dealer AgWest Ltd. is expanding into Saskatchewan with the acquisition of two dealerships in the eastern part of the province. AgWest has acquired Agriterra Equipment's two Saskatchewan locations at Yorkton and Weyburn, as of January 15, 2025. The deal was announced at Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon, Man. this week. "This is... Read More
Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has released its 2025 strategic plan, a four-year roadmap to guide activities that support the GFO's focus on advocacy, knowledge transfer, market growth, and strong governance as the organization continues its work to bring its mission and vision to life. GFO says its mission is to build, defend, and promote... Read More
National organizations representing Canadian farmers and ranchers are calling on the federal government to reverse its decision to administer changes to the capital gains tax that were announced in the federal budget last year. The Canadian Canola Growers Association, Canadian Cattle Association, and Grain Growers of Canada issued a statement last week to say the... Read More
Update: Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office after the inauguration ceremony on Monday, President Trump said his administration is looking at putting 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico beginning February 1st. “We’re thinking in terms of 25 per cent on Mexico and Canada...I think February 1st...on each.” Donald J. Trump was sworn... Read More
Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) has announced the hiring of a new general manager. "Following an extensive recruiting process, I am pleased to announce that our board of directors has selected Colin Hornby as the new general manager of KAP," says KAP president and Portage, Man.-area farmer Jill Verwey, in a Jan. 20 news release. Hornby... Read More
The Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative is a joint Canada-Ontario program with a total funding availability of $7.18 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The initiative is over 90 per cent subscribed, but that means that applications are still being accepted for the remaining funding. To date, 70 projects across Ontario have been funded. Projects... Read More