Canada’s once-united front is cracking: Ontario is calling for counter-tariffs, B.C. is hammering Ottawa over mill closures, and Prairie leaders are focused squarely on canola access.Until Canada can speak with one voice, leverage at the negotiating table is limited. That leaves Saskatchewan farmers caught in the middle.
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Thurs Oct 16: The big question heading into 2026 is how much canola to seed. With China’s 76 per cent tariff still in place, the risk of building heavy stocks is real, and no other market can fully make up for the lost demand. That uncertainty is casting a long shadow over planting plans.
Wed. Oct 15: Farmland is the cornerstone of wealth and opportunity. Strong demand, limited supply, and long-term optimism are keeping values high, even as margins in grain production tighten.
Tues Oct 14: For Saskatchewan farmers, the big question is who gets to own the land. With many farms preparing for generational transfer and margins tight in the grain sector, the rules around land ownership could shape both prices and control for years to come. That’s why the province has struck a new Farm Land Ownership Advisory Committee to gather feedback this fall.