AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDairy Deal: Lactalis Canada is buying Agropur’s fine cheese division, including Quebec brands OKA, Monsieur Gustav and L’Extra, two production sites and about 400 jobs, aiming to expand its specialty and core cheese lineup. Prairie Weather & Crops: Western Canada’s crop outlook stays positive overall, with less widespread drought than recent years, though excess moisture and flooding remain localized concerns and disease management is now a priority. Farm Show Watch: Ag in Motion returns July 21-23 in Langham, Sask., with 600+ companies, crop and livestock displays, and demos of autonomous equipment, drones, irrigation and water management. Conservation on the Ground: The Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District is hosting the 2026 National ALUS Field Conference in Manitoba, spotlighting producer-led conservation projects and ALUS’s 20-year growth. Food Prices: The Bank of Canada says food inflation is likely to stay high through the second half of 2026, with Middle East-driven fuel and farming input costs still weighing on prices. Arctic Shipping: Prairie grain will move to the Port of Churchill via the Hudson Bay Railway starting July 17, the first northern corridor grain shipment since 2020. Indigenous Food Funding: Six Nations Farmers received $75,000 for a white corn project after a debate over new funding policies and accountability requirements.
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