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U.S. consumers’ demand for organic foods, such as this California lettuce, has risen steadily in the past decade — particularly in California, which alone accounted for 41 per cent of U.S. organic sales in 2014. (Eric Brennan photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Sales from organic U.S. farms reached $5.5B last year

By Tom Polansek September 17, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Sales from organic U.S. farms reached US$5.5 billion last year, a 72 per cent increase from 2008, the U.S. Agriculture Department said in a report on Thursday that highlighted the consumer trend toward such products. The USDA data, compiled through farmer surveys, showed that milk was the top organic commodity in […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

Study alleges U.S. fast food still mostly raised on antibiotics

By Lisa Baertlein September 16, 2015

Los Angeles | Reuters –– Most large U.S. fast-food chains still serve meat from farm animals that have been routinely fed antibiotics, consumer groups said in a new report, which concluded that many companies have not yet laid out plans to curb the practice. Subway, Starbucks, KFC and Domino’s Pizza were among the industry leaders […] Read more

Post-secondary students interested in Federated Co-operatives’ ag acholarship program now have until Oct. 15 to apply. (CoopAg.ca)

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Co-op moves up timetable for scholarship program

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff September 16, 2015

Prairie students planning careers in agriculture or agribusiness now have an earlier deadline to seek funding support through the Co-op Excellence in Ag program. Excellence in Ag, Federated Co-operatives’ (FCL) multi-year scholarship and summer internship program, previously had a Jan. 31 deadline, but for the 2016 round, the application deadline will be Oct. 15 this […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Poultry/Eggs, Sheep/Goats

Yukon to help cover livestock vets’ travel costs

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff, GFM Network News September 16, 2015

The Yukon government has launched a pilot program to help cover veterinarians’ travel and service expenses for farm calls. The territory government on Tuesday announced it will accept up to 30 farmers for the pilot of the Veterinary Services Program, running from now to the end of March 2016. The program will reimburse participating veterinarians […] Read more

Australia’s ABARES agency now expects the country’s meat producers to export 20 per cent more beef this year than the agency forecast in June. (BeefAndLamb.com.au)

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Australia lifts beef export forecast as El Nino bites

By Colin Packham September 14, 2015

Sydney | Reuters — Australia raised its forecast for beef exports by 20 per cent on Tuesday as drought conditions worsened by an El Nino weather pattern force farmers in the world’s third-largest exporter to maintain near-record slaughter rates. Beef exports are expected to total 1.225 million tonnes in the crop year to July 1, […] Read more

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Farm managers seek a few good aggies for awards

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff September 10, 2015

Agriculture students may be eligible for financial encouragement to improve their communication, critical thinking and leadership skills through Farm Management Canada’s national awards program. FMC and the Canadian Association of Diploma in Agriculture Programs (CADAP) recently opened the 2015-16 edition of their Excellence Award for Agricultural Students, with a top prize of $1,500. The awards […] Read more

Fruit/Vegetables, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

EU to give 500M euros to farmers hit by Russia sanctions

By Nigel Hunt September 7, 2015

Brussels | Reuters — The European Commission announced a 500 million-euro (C$743 million) package of measures on Monday to provide relief for farmers stung by slumping prices, triggered partly by the loss of exports to Russia due to EU sanctions against the country. The crisis has triggered a wave of protests which culminated on Monday […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Sheep/Goats

Canada losing bluetongue-free status

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff September 6, 2015

New findings of bluetongue in cattle in Canada — outside the one area of the country where the virus previously gained a toehold — have trading partners shutting their ports to Canadian livestock genetics and animals. Three cattle from one farm in southwestern Ontario’s Chatham-Kent municipality have now tested positive for bluetongue serotype 13 — […] Read more

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Federal farm politicians lining up for debate

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff September 4, 2015

UPDATED, Sept. 29 — Canada’s incumbent agriculture minister and three of his federal critics are so far confirmed for a pre-election debate on farming issues later this month. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture, working with media partner (and operator of this website) Glacier FarmMedia, will host the national agriculture leaders’ debate on Sept. 30 in Ottawa. Western […] Read more

A scene from “The Scarecrow,” Chipotle’s 2013 video short. (YouTube)

Beef Cattle, Corn, Dairy Cattle, Livestock, Reuters

Chipotle sued over GMO-free menu claims

By Reuters September 1, 2015

Reuters — Chipotle Mexican Grill’s new GMO-free menu claims have lured diners and boosted the burrito chain’s stock price, but it has some consumers crying foul. A California woman has accused the popular chain in a lawsuit of false advertising after it trumpeted on April 27 that it was the first national restaurant company to […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

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U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

Dairy cattle

Sales from organic U.S. farms reached $5.5B last year

Study alleges U.S. fast food still mostly raised on antibiotics

Co-op moves up timetable for scholarship program

Yukon to help cover livestock vets’ travel costs

Australia lifts beef export forecast as El Nino bites

Farm managers seek a few good aggies for awards

EU to give 500M euros to farmers hit by Russia sanctions

Canada losing bluetongue-free status

Federal farm politicians lining up for debate

Chipotle sued over GMO-free menu claims

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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