Intelligence Brief
Fuel Costs and Trade Volatility Constrain Harvest Margins
September 20, 2026
Fuel Margin Compression Cross-Border Trade Friction Export Infrastructure Pivots Emissions Measurement Adoption Land Access Regulation
Record diesel prices and cross-border tariff disputes are compressing farm operating margins while forcing rapid supply chain recalibration. Producers and retailers are simultaneously investing in alternative export corridors and precision emissions tools to navigate volatile input costs and shifting market access.
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Equipment association calls on U.S. governors to help break trade impasse with Canada
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Potash in play as province backs Port of Churchill Plus expansion
Manitoba government wants to triple critical mineral production and get more moving through the Port of Churchill, potash included. The post Potash in play as province backs Port of Churchill Plus expansion appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
Drones and open-lasers good tools to measure methane emissions at feedlots
Drones and lasers can be used to accurately measure methane emissions at feedlots says a McGill University PhD candidate. The post Drones and open-lasers good tools to measure methane emissions at feedlots appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.
Manitoba offers tax break as Port of Churchill expansion seeks big investment
Manitoba’s Port of Churchill is finally exporting grain again, studies give promise on year-round shipping and now there’s an investment tax break on the table. The post Manitoba offers tax break as Port of Churchill expansion seeks big investment appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
Canadian boycott of U.S. products pushes grocers to adapt, explore new supply sources
Canadian grocers are looking to alternative supplies as consumers boycott products from the United States amid the ongoing trade war
Diesel prices in Canada hitting a record high this harvest
The average price of diesel at the pump in Canada has hit an all-time record high, according to the head of petroleum analysis for the GasBuddy fuel pricing platform. The Canadian national average surpassed $2.50/litre as of Sept. 13—its highest level on record, says Patrick De Haan. U.S. diesel pri…
NFU BC Submission to the Agricultural Land Reserve Processing Changes
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Record US diesel prices squeeze farmers; food prices may rise
Record high diesel prices are cutting into farmer profits at harvest time
Alternative federal budget 2026-27: Agriculture
A budget that makes Canada stronger by committing to solidarity and dignity for all The post Alternative federal budget 2026-27: Agriculture appeared first on CCPA.