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Business

Canola farmers feel forgotten amid trade war, ongoing Chinese tariffs

On Margaret Rigetti’s family farm near Moose Jaw, Sask., hundreds of thousands of dollars in fertilizer and seed are waiting…

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US Election 2024

Trump threatens tariffs, sanctions on Mexico for robbing Texas farmers of water

President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Mexico, threatening to impose tariffs and sanctions if the country continues…

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Politics

Trying to fix my combine, I need politicians who really get what farmers are facing

Jason Jackson, a farmer near Olds, Alta., has a deep connection to his old combine, a Case IH 1688. This…

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Tech

With 8.7M birds dead, B.C. farmers assess avian flu toll, and worry about what’s next

British Columbia farmers have finally seen a glimmer of hope amidst the devastating waves of avian flu that have plagued…

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Canada

Tariffs on Canadian goods having a ‘devastating effect,’ U.S. farmers say

American farmers are feeling the brunt of the U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian goods, with many saying the impact is devastating…

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Business

These farmers want cost of living, cutting taxes and tariffs to be the focus this election. Here’s why

Sam Van Uden, 21, runs the seeder on a prairie farm in southern Alberta. It’s good hours, but the paycheque doesn’t stretch…

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US Election 2024

Poultry farmers forces to cull flocks exposed to bird flu

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins recently revealed a comprehensive plan to address the soaring prices of eggs in both the short…

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Health

Farmers dealing with chronic stress now have 24-hour national crisis line

Farmers in New Brunswick are facing a multitude of challenges that are impacting their mental health, including chronic stress, anxiety,…

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Canada

Sask. farmers face uncertainty, lower prices for crops in light of 25% U.S. tariffs

The recent trade tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump have sent shockwaves throughout Saskatchewan’s farming community, leaving many farmers…

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Canada

As fruit buds swell, B.C. farmers hit by 2024 deep freeze hope for better harvest

As the winter season progresses, farmers in the Okanagan Valley are keeping a close eye on the budding peach trees,…

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