On July 18, Statistics Canada reported virtually the same potato seeded acreage – 394,215 – as 2024. But United Potato Growers of Canada warns of higher volumes of potatoes in the U.S.

For the AgriStability program, the compensation rate will be increased from 80 per cent to 90 per cent. The maximum payment limit will be increased from $3 million to $6 million.

The Ontario government is funding cutting-edge research in 2025-2026. One of the projects is to improve management of Colorado potato beetle in solanaceous crops.

BASF/Nunhems vegetable seed portfolio includes more than 10 spinach varieties resistant to downy mildew, caused by Peronospora effusa.

Brock University marketing experts urge Canadian wineries to stay on consumers’ radars through story-telling. Build the brand – and loyalty -- now before U.S. products eventually come back to shelves.