AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRangeland Stewardship: Alberta is investing $1.4M through its Rangeland Sustainability Program to fund research, education and on-the-ground projects aimed at healthier, more resilient grazing lands. Farm Families & Community: Andrew Ranches were recognized with the 2026 BMO Farm Family Award, highlighting dryland feed strategies and long-running 4-H leadership. Trade Shock for Agriculture: The U.S. has imposed 50% tariffs on a broad range of Canadian imports, including items tied to food and farm supply chains, while PM Mark Carney says Canada will respond and both sides will intensify trade talks. Beef Export Push: Canada is allocating more than US$4M under the AgriMarketing program to support Canada Beef and the Canadian Cattle Association in expanding global market access. Food Safety Fallout: A major cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms’ iceberg lettuce continues to roil grocers and consumers, with regulators and the company trading claims about lab results and recall handling. Local Ag Supply Chain: GrubMarket has completed its acquisition of SPUD, expanding its online grocery reach into B.C. and Alberta and drawing on networks of local farmers and producers. Ag Infrastructure: UFA is building its first Manitoba cardlock and bulk petroleum site in Portage la Prairie, targeting both trucking and farm fuel needs.
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