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Heath MacDonald, left, is sworn in as federal agriculture minister at Rideau Hall in Ottawa May 13. Photo: Reuters

Carney’s mandate letter makes no mention of agriculture or food

Some industry members see opportunity in a drive for economic growth; others wish the government would make specific commitments

By Jonah Grignon May 22, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent mandate letter made no mention of agriculture or food, instead focusing on economic issues and Canadian sovereignty. Some in the Canadian agriculture industry see potential for action while others wish for explicit commitments.

A New Zealandd biotech startup is promising a vaccine that could dramatically reduce methane emissions from livestock. PHOTO: FILE

Livestock, News

Kiwi startup promises methane vaccine for cattle

New Zealand company in running for investment in emission-reducing treatment for livestock

By Jeff Melchior May 22, 2025

A New Zealand biotech startup says it has a vaccine that can dramatically lower methane emissions from livestock.

FILE PHOTO – U.S. agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins speaks to the media at the Commodity Classic in Denver. Photo: Robert Arnason

Livestock, News, Reuters

U.S. suspends Mexican cattle, horse and bison imports over New World screwworm

By Reuters May 12, 2025

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Sunday said she is suspending imports of live cattle, horses and bison through the southern U.S. border over the damaging pest New World screwworm, a measure that immediately drew opposition from Mexico.

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‘Don’t equate us with Toronto news, culture’ Ontario farmers tell western colleagues

Part 4 | Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election

By April Stewart, Geralyn Wichers, Stew Slater, Zak McLachlan April 24, 2025

Farmers across Canada reflect on what they'd like producers in other regions to know about the issues they face ahead of the 2025 federal election.

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Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election

Part 1 | Cross-country takes on Trump, tariffs and trade tensions

By April Stewart, Geralyn Wichers, Stew Slater, Zak McLachlan April 21, 2025

Farmers from across Canada weighed shared perspectives on the upcoming 2025 federal election. In part one, they talk Trump, tariffs and trade tensions.

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Ratio of rent to value for Canadian farmland stable in 2024

Renting extends cash flow advantage over ownership, land values grow

By Geralyn Wichers April 17, 2025

The ratio of farmland rental prices to farmland value was similar in 2024 compared to 2023, but renting extended its cash flow advantage over ownership, Farm Credit Canada reported.

Livestock, News

Next government must help Canadian pork sector through Chinese tariffs says meat council

Council says government should avoid scenarios that make sectors like agriculture collateral damage

By Jonah Grignon April 15, 2025

Federal parties must recognize the losses Canada’s pork sector will face from Chinese tariffs, says Chris White, president and CEO of the Canadian Meat Council (CMC).

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Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Prices push upward; boxed beef slips back

Boxed beef slips back

By Glen Hallick April 11, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures and those for lean hogs on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were higher on Friday.

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Losses for cattle, upswing in hog prices

By Glen Hallick April 10, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were lower on Thursday, while those for lean hogs were higher. The June live cattle contract retreated 3.175 cents at 195.200 cents per pound. May feeder cattle futures dropped 2.900 cents at 275.300 cents per pound. The USDA reported wholesale boxed beef prices were lower […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Closing higher after Trump announces tariff pause

But boosts duties on China to 125 per cent

By Glen Hallick April 9, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were stronger on Wednesday, after United States President Donald Trump announced he will pause his reciprocal tariffs for 90 days. Trump said the suspension of the levies comes as more than 75 countries were set to negotiate trade with the U.S. or had not taken […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle hit contract highs on tight supply

U.S. grains: Soybeans tumble on doubts over U.S.-China trade progress

Alberta harvest wrapping up: report

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Carney’s mandate letter makes no mention of agriculture or food

Kiwi startup promises methane vaccine for cattle

U.S. suspends Mexican cattle, horse and bison imports over New World screwworm

‘Don’t equate us with Toronto news, culture’ Ontario farmers tell western colleagues

Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election

Ratio of rent to value for Canadian farmland stable in 2024

Next government must help Canadian pork sector through Chinese tariffs says meat council

U.S. livestock: Prices push upward; boxed beef slips back

U.S. livestock: Losses for cattle, upswing in hog prices

U.S. livestock: Closing higher after Trump announces tariff pause

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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