AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoU.S.-Canada Agri-Food Trade Clash: The White House announced an import ban starting Sept. 29 on many Canadian dairy products, alcohol categories and motorcycles, as the tariff fight escalates and Canada’s retaliatory measures continue. Livestock & Environment: In Saskatchewan, the Friends of Lac Pelletier are pushing to cancel a nearby feedlot approval, citing waterway protection concerns, while Monette Farms disputes the claims and plans an appeal. Farm Profit Pressure: Southwestern Ontario growers say soaring diesel and other input costs are squeezing margins as crop prices trend lower, with diesel averaging about $2.64/L in Canada. Clean Tech for Fertilizer: Canada is investing up to $1.98M in Lucent BioSciences to develop biodegradable coatings for controlled-release nitrogen, aiming to cut emissions and microplastics. Aquaculture Feed Innovation: NRGene Canada and Ile-a-la-Crosse Fish Company validated a dedicated black soldier fly feed using local fish by-products to boost omega-3 content for poultry. Supply Chain Focus: Saskatchewan proclaimed Sept. 14–18 as Supply Chain Week, highlighting how export-heavy agriculture depends on efficient logistics. Market Signals: Grain coverage notes wheat and corn markets easing over the week, with Canada’s supply outlook discussed in WASDE updates.
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