Finance

Canadian Entrepreneurs Might Call 2017 The Year of Uncertainty

It’s typical this time of year to start reflecting on the year that was. Throughout 2017, it seemed around every corner there was another government policy creating more uncertainty for…

Minister MacAulay Strengthens Agricultural Trade Partnership with Mexico

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, concluded a two-day visit to Mexico City to strengthen bilateral relations and promote trade opportunities Growing Canada’s agricultural trade with Mexico…

FCC Contributes $107,000 to 216 4-H Clubs Across Canada

The Farm Credit Canada (FCC) 4-H Club Fund is providing $107,000 to 216 4-H clubs across Canada to support various local events and activities. In Manitoba, 26 4-H clubs received…

Will Consumers Pay More for Verified Sustainable Beef?

Canada’s beef farmers hope to learn whether their customers, and ultimately consumers, will pay more for sustainably produced beef coming from a verified production system by Susan Mann –

NAFTA and The Unsettling of the American Farm Economy

As the United States moves on chaotically under the pressure of President Donald Trump’s executive order pen, it is beginning to appear as if some of his most loyal followers…

CMC Welcomes Expanded Meat Access to China

The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) was pleased to learn of the imminent expansion of Canadian meat market access to China. While in China, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the expansion…

Maple Leaf Buys Another Alternative Meat Company for $120M

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. says it’s acquiring Seattle-based Field Roast Grain Meat Co. for US$120 million in a bid to further strengthen its position in the alternative proteins market. CEO…

FCC Report: Strong Financials Cushion Producers From Economic Shifts

A stronger Canadian dollar and higher interest rates may make the business of agriculture more challenging, but not necessarily put producers in a weaker financial position, according to J.P. Gervais,…

Our June 2025 Issue

In our June 2025 issue,JBS Dual Stock listing, FCC announces $2 billion investment, U.S. livestock lose to China tariffs, Removing GST from foods, the New Pork campaign, Farm and Food Ontario announces new funding, what is Agritourism, and much more!