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- Horse welfare trial begins in Manitobaby Robert Arnason on February 13, 2026 at 11:42 pm
Private prosecution of Manitoba horse farm, based on a 2022 horse export shipment, awaits judge’s verdict after two-day trial in Winnipeg.
- Horse welfare trial hinges on contingency planningby Robert Arnason on February 13, 2026 at 10:00 pm
An unusual animal welfare trial about a shipment of 79 horses from Manitoba to Japan in December 2022 inched closer to a verdict Feb. 13 at the Provincial Court in Winnipeg.
- In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Feb. 13, 2026by Geralyn Wichers on February 13, 2026 at 9:44 pm
Federal agriculture officials address research cuts The House of Commons agriculture committee began an emergency study this week around recent cuts and closures of federal research centres. Deputy minister of agriculture, Lawrence Hanson, and two assistants were the first witnesses to speak to the group. Hanson said that as part of a cross-government review, his Read more
- China fails in attempt at soybean self-sufficiencyby Sean Pratt on February 13, 2026 at 9:23 pm
China’s attempts at becoming more self sufficient in soybean production have failed, but the government is not too concerned about that anymore.
- EU’s pesticide reciprocity could disrupt tradeby Sean Pratt on February 13, 2026 at 8:19 pm
The Canada Grains Council says the EU’s pesticide reciprocity rules could seriously damage trade to one of Canada’s top diversification markets.