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Harvest Weather Alert: Midwest Rain Risks Rise as Super El Nino Strengthens

A dramatic shift in North American weather patterns is raising new questions for harvest season.

U of G Launches Powering Food Futures Initiative, Invites Farmers to Shape Canada’s Agri-Food Future

A new collaboration between the University of Guelph’s Arrell Food Institute, the Ontario Agricultural College and Loblaw Companies Limited is asking farmers and food sector stakeholders to share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping Canada’s agri-food future.

Federal government invests in farm safety

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association will receive more than $1 million

Ag Minister MacDonald Tours Southern Ontario

Minister Heath MacDonald toured southern Ontario, meeting farmers, processors and industry leaders while announcing major investments to strengthen Canada's food system.

Grain Traders Monitor China Summit and Crop Estimates

Grain and oilseed markets showed mixed movement around September 18, 2026, driven by Stats Canada yield estimates, U.S. crop revisions, and Black Sea export disruptions.