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Cattle disease outbreak under control: New Zealand ministry

By Ana Nicolaci da Costa July 28, 2017

Wellington / Reuters – New Zealand’s first outbreak of a serious bacterial cattle disease was well under control, the Primary Industries ministry said on Friday, with stock movement restrictions in place and testing continuing. News of the discovery of mycoplasma bovis earlier this week on a single farm in the world’s largest dairy exporter briefly […] Read more

Livestock

Livestock premises ID participation strengthens Canadian agriculture

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff July 26, 2017

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is considering changes to the Health of Animals Regulations for livestock traceability, the agency announced during PremisesIDWeek July 26, a federal release says. The changes would require all Canadian operators of premises where livestock may be loaded or unloaded from a vehicle to have a valid premises identification number for […] Read more

Crops, Livestock

Federal government extends food policy discussions

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff July 25, 2017

Citing a strong response from across the country, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay has extended the public consultations on a national food policy until Aug. 31. “Canadians’ responses to our online survey show they truly care about food issues. I encourage everyone to take advantage of the extended comment period, and I look forward […] Read more

General

Annual food contest has new category for alcoholic beverages

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff July 24, 2017

Aspiring Manitoba entrepreneurs with creative ideas for new foods or alcoholic beverages are invited to enter the 11th annual Great Manitoba Food Fight (GMFF), Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced yesterday “Manitoba is home to many budding entrepreneurs with a passion for food and drink and the skill to create innovative and delicious new products,” said […] Read more

General, Machinery

So long AIM — it was another good run

By Lee Hart July 24, 2017

It’s all over now except for the crying, folks. Ag In Motion (AIM) 2017 is history. And really the only crying that might be done, is by the dedicated volunteers and employees of the show who stay on the AIM grounds near Langham, SK for another 10 days to two weeks to clean up and […] Read more

Livestock, Reuters

Canada, Mexico urge quick NAFTA talks to end uncertainty

By David Ljunggren, lesley-wroughton July 20, 2017

Washington/Ottawa | Reuters — Top Canadian and Mexican diplomats expressed optimism on Thursday that a NAFTA deal could be reached early next year and cautioned that widespread uncertainty over the future of the three-way trade agreement had slowed business investment. Mexican sources say the plan is to hold seven rounds of talks at three-week intervals, […] Read more

I wanted to give the Michelin Man a hug but there was a lineup of children. I wish people would control their kids. (Lee Hart photo)

General, Machinery

AIM for Hart, Day 2: The road to success, one scoop at a time

By Lee Hart July 20, 2017

I announced yesterday to a couple colleagues who work for the Western Producer, “We are wasting our time and energies writing stories. What idiots. If we want real financial success in life — sell ice cream.” That was my take home message from Day 2 (Wednesday) at the Ag In Motion (AIM) farm show near […] Read more

Dairy Cattle, Livestock, Reuters

NAFTA dispute resolution mechanism critical, Canada says

By David Ljunggren July 18, 2017

Ottawa | Reuters — Canada believes it is critical for NAFTA to have a dispute resolution mechanism, a senior official said on Tuesday, setting up a potential clash with Washington when talks to renegotiate the pact begin. The U.S. on Monday released its goals for the talks, which aim to update an agreement that came […] Read more

Livestock, Reuters

U.S. makes lower trade deficit priority in NAFTA talks

By David Lawder, lesley-wroughton July 17, 2017

Washington | Reuters — The United States on Monday launched the first salvo in the renegotiation of the 23-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), saying its top priority for the talks was shrinking the U.S. trade deficit with Canada and Mexico. In a much-anticipated document sent to lawmakers, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said […] Read more

General

Organic groups call for Ontario regulations

By John Greig July 17, 2017

A look at organic regulation across the country by the Canadian Organic Trade Association (COTA) shows a hodge-podge of support, despite national standards in existence for eight years. In a report released Monday, COTA called out Ontario, the largest market by far for organic products, for having no organic regulations. Five other provinces, including some […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

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U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

Dairy cattle

Cattle disease outbreak under control: New Zealand ministry

Livestock premises ID participation strengthens Canadian agriculture

Federal government extends food policy discussions

Annual food contest has new category for alcoholic beverages

So long AIM — it was another good run

Canada, Mexico urge quick NAFTA talks to end uncertainty

AIM for Hart, Day 2: The road to success, one scoop at a time

NAFTA dispute resolution mechanism critical, Canada says

U.S. makes lower trade deficit priority in NAFTA talks

Organic groups call for Ontario regulations

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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