Daily Network News

More News →

News

Group photo at the World Charolais Technical Congress.
News, Purely Purebred

2025 World Charolais Technical Congress

Purely Purebred, news from the June 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By
The 2025 World Charolais Technical Congress took place April 20-29 in Aguascalientes, Mexico, with representatives from eight countries in attendance. Canadian representatives included Craig Scott of the Canadian Charolais Association and Helge and Candace By of the Charolais Banner. On April 21, the Congress traveled to Edgardo Gonzalez’s ranch, Ganaderia El Mirador, and Antonio Delgado’s […] Read more
Photo: Getty Images
News

Canadian farm liabilities outpaced equity growth in 2024

Farmers see declining ability to service debt for second consecutive year

By
Canadian farmers' total equity growth slowed for the first time in five years in 2024 as liabilities grew faster than assets, Statistics Canada reported. Farmland prices led to most of the growth, while declining farm income led to less ability to service debts.
Wheat crops damaged by drought are seen during an annual winter wheat tour, near Colby, Kansas, U.S., May 13, 2025. Photo: Reuters/Emily Schmall
Crops, News, Reuters

‘Amber waves of grain’ recede in America’s heartland as wheat farmers struggle

Midwestern farmers abandoning wheat crops as profits recede, weather challenges

By ,
The Great Plains have long been celebrated for the “amber waves of grain” in the popular hymn “America the Beautiful.” The region’s states produce most of the U.S.-grown crop of hard red winter wheat, favored by bakers for bread. But with prices hovering around $5 (C$6.86) per bushel, U.S. wheat farmers have reached an inflection point, with many forced to either lose money, feed wheat to cattle or kill off the crop.
Photo: Thinkstock
News, Weather

Saskatchewan crops in need of rain: report

Intense storms cause some damage

By
Isolated showers across Saskatchewan during the week ended June 16 brought welcome moisture, but "a good general rain is needed to help push crop development and ensure the crop doesn't begin to deteriorate in condition," said the latest provincial crop report released June 19.
cattle on a very dry-looking pasture during a drought
News, News Roundup

Drought preparation is better than reaction

News Roundup from the June 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By
Glacier FarmMedia – When it comes to drought, imagining the worst may be the best way to start planning for it. Wayne Knight, executive director for Holistic Management International, is originally from South Africa, a country known for drought and dry conditions. Because of his background, he’s learned to always be prepared for drought. “I […] Read more
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as they hold a bilateral meeting during the G7 Leader’s Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada June 17, 2025. Photo: Reuters/Amber Bracken
News, Reuters

Carney, Modi hold talks to reset India and Canada ties after tense two years

Canadian farmers hope to export more products, including lentils, to India says Pulse Canada

By , ,
Canadian and Indian prime ministers Mark Carney and Narendra Modi held on Tuesday what they called a productive first bilateral meeting since then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused New Delhi in 2023 of involvement in the killing of a Canadian Sikh separatist.

Upcoming events

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

Glacier Farmmedia Podcast

AgCanadaTV

AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Sept. 5, 2025

Sponsored By:
More Videos →

Latest Market News

More Market News →