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Manitoba farmers hope U.S. midterms bring stability amid tariffs
Manitoba farmers are watching the U.S. midterm elections and hoping for more stability.
Tariffs continue to hamper the province’s agricultural industry.
St. Andrews farmer Curtis McRae says higher fuel costs are making it difficult to finish the season as temperatures drop.
He says he paid 30 per cent more for fertilizer and nearly twice as much for diesel.
Farming requires planning years ahead, McRae says, but current costs make that harder.
Producers are hoping the election brings relief, though no specific policy change or next step is described.
Manitoba farmers are watching the U.S. midterm elections and hoping for relief from tariffs affecting agriculture.
Farmer Curtis McRae said higher fuel costs are making it difficult to plan ahead.
McRae said he paid 30 per cent more for fertilizer.
He also reported a nearly 100 per cent increase in diesel costs.
- Who
- Manitoba farmers, including Curtis McRae.
- What
- Farmers are hoping the U.S. midterms bring stability and relief from tariffs.
- When
- Tuesday evening, November 3, 2026.
- Where
- Manitoba, Canada, and the United States.
- Why
- Tariffs continue to hamper agriculture, while higher fuel costs are making farming more difficult.
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- Fertilizer costs
- McRae said he paid 30 per cent more.
- Diesel costs
- McRae reported a nearly 100 per cent increase.
- Election
- U.S. midterms were being watched on Tuesday evening, November 3, 2026.
- Farmer
- Curtis McRae farms in St. Andrews, Manitoba.
What people are saying
What a nightmare it is buying fuel right now to close out the season, as we get colder temperatures our equipment use more fuel,
It makes it very difficult for me to plan years in advance. When you farm you need to plan a couple years out.