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- American Heart Association endorses seed oilsby Sean Pratt on April 23, 2026 at 9:31 pm
The American Heart Association releases new dietary guidelines encouraging consumption of seed oils in place of saturated fats like beef tallow and butter. That flies in the face of the USDA’s new guidelines.
- The Good, Bad & Uglyby Bruce Burnett - Analysis on April 23, 2026 at 9:17 pm
The Good: Spring wheat futures posted gains of 11 cents per bushel to close at US$6.90 per bushel. Gains in the wheat market were driven by Kansas City futures which closed up by 29 cents per bushel, while Chicago futures were up by 12 to 13 cents per bushel. The gains in spring wheat was Read more
- Syrup sisters share their sugar shack onlineby Céline Normandin on April 23, 2026 at 8:23 pm
Two Quebec sisters are living the sweet life as they manage and grow the family’s maple syrup business.
- Australia’s canola exports expected to fall in 2026-27by Sean Pratt on April 23, 2026 at 8:04 pm
The USDA is forecasting a 19% reduction in Australian canola production in 2026-27 and a 16% drop in exports.
- Agriculture at the table as Carney forms advisory committeeby Greg Price on April 23, 2026 at 7:32 pm
A more prominent Canadian agricultural export voice featured in advisory committee leading up to CUSMA review compared to the last administration in trade talks.