AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Prices Push: Prime Minister Mark Carney is rolling out a C$3.2B National Food Security Strategy aimed at boosting local production and competition to bring down grocery costs, with small grocers and food groups urging Ottawa to keep the plan focused on affordability. Trade Tension: Trump again raised the possibility of letting USMCA expire, rattling agriculture stakeholders who say the deal is critical for market access and stable farm incomes. Screwworm Watch: A second New World screwworm case was confirmed in South Texas, prompting Canada’s CFIA to temporarily restrict Texas livestock imports as officials work to contain the flesh-eating pest. Prairie Weather Impacts: Environment Canada confirmed a rare EF3 tornado near Oxbow, Sask., causing major farmstead damage and highlighting how extreme storms keep disrupting rural operations. Agri-Food Policy & Research: Agriculture and food unions are pushing back on Bill C-30 changes, while researchers and nonprofits are challenging proposed U.S. grant-rule shifts that could reshape how science funding is awarded. Market Signals: Global salmon harvest forecasts point to a 15% drop in 2026, adding pressure to seafood supply planning.
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