During a trip to China this week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be raising the subject of Canadian canola imports, says federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay.

The Canada and Manitoba governments have invested more than $210,000 in a new vegetable research site near Winkler, focused on improving yields, developing new varieties and creating opportunities for potato, sweet potato and carrot growers.

A new term was coined at the recent CAFA update in May 2016: A "farminist" is one who strives for an equal-opportunity approach to work on the farm.

In the event of a possible Canada Post labour disruption, the delivery of your copy of The Communicator may be delayed for an unknown duration.

If you’ve never been to the CAAR Conference, you might not know the breadth of valuable learning and networking opportunities the event offers to agri-retailers nationwide.

Exhibit at Canada's premiere agri-retail event – and get the most out of your exhibitor registration – by registering for the 2017 CAAR Conference tradeshow this week.

CleanFARMS is once again collecting unwanted or obsolete pesticides and livestock medications at no cost to Canadian producers.