https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us vincent.cloutier@bnc.ca The year 2026 will be marked by the revision of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) (or a renegotiation, who knows?) – a loud saga that will, among other things, focus on supply management. This situation requires a step back and even a deep breath: The process will be winding, bumpy and worrying. The year 2026 will be marked by the revision of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) (or a renegotiation, who knows?) – a loud saga that will, among other things, focus on supply management. This situation requires a step back and even a deep breath: The process will be winding, bumpy and worrying. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63096 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63096-cusma-revision-what-potential-changes-mean-for-dairy-producers matti@agproud.com From the Maritimes to the Prairies and the mountains of the West Coast, dairy producers across the country face their own unique challenges from year to year. Progressive Dairy talked with producers and professionals in several provinces to learn about the challenges, triumphs and opportunities found within 2025 thus far. From the Maritimes to the Prairies and the mountains of the West Coast, dairy producers across the country face their own unique challenges from year to year. Progressive Dairy talked with producers and professionals in several provinces to learn about the challenges, triumphs and opportunities found within 2025 thus far.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61809 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61809-2025-state-of-dairy-trade-uncertainty-market-growth-on-the-minds-of-canadian-producers At the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) 2025 Annual Dairy Policy Conference (ADPC) in February, farmers, industry stakeholders and a wide range of engaged delegates gathered in Ottawa around the theme “Dairy in Times of Change.” At the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) 2025 Annual Dairy Policy Conference (ADPC) in February, farmers, industry stakeholders and a wide range of engaged delegates gathered in Ottawa around the theme “Dairy in Times of Change.” 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61180 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61180-dairy-farmers-of-canada-highlights-from-dfcs-2025-annual-dairy-policy-conference 61180-DFC-AKR1483.jpg Positive momentum will be key for the prosperity of the Canadian dairy industry, as it is approaching processing, innovation and policy challenges – compounded by the constant need to modernize facilities, systems and software – that will require integrated action from players across the industry. Positive momentum will be key for the prosperity of the Canadian dairy industry, as it is approaching processing, innovation and policy challenges – compounded by the constant need to modernize facilities, systems and software – that will require integrated action from players across the industry.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59436 Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59436-beware-of-the-status-quo-challenges-on-the-horizon-for-canadian-dairy 59436-ohirko-20240229_143949.jpg vincent.cloutier@bnc.ca Marked by growing imports, the major challenge of adding value to solids non-fat (SNF) (which is putting pressure on farm gate prices) and the highest interest rates in over 20 years, the dairy industry is facing a challenging economic situation. Here's a look at a lucid industry that has been challenged before. Marked by growing imports, the major challenge of adding value to solids non-fat (SNF) (which is putting pressure on farm gate prices) and the highest interest rates in over 20 years, the dairy industry is facing a challenging economic situation. Here's a look at a lucid industry that has been challenged before.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58446 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58446-taming-a-new-economic-environment 58446-cloutier-terrace-bank-ice-sunset-Keesha-Ness.jpg