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Rural development strategy sought in federal shuffle

By GFM Staff January 17, 2019

Rural economic development has been given a promotion at the federal level in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s latest cabinet shuffle. In the shuffle, following the departure of Treasury Board president Scott Brison from cabinet, Trudeau on Monday called up Bernadette Jordan, MP for the southern Nova Scotia riding of South Shore-St.Margaret’s, to head a newly […] Read more

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Canadian Veterinary Medical Association launches online platform

Health: News Roundup from the January 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff January 16, 2019

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) has created a new online platform for Canada’s veterinarians to aid their decisions on antimicrobial use in animals. The CVMA Guidelines for Veterinary Antimicrobial Use is accessible from a range of devices such as smartphones and laptops. It is searchable and gives vets quick access to information on antimicrobial […] Read more

USDA’s main home page on Jan. 11, 2019. (GFM Staff photo)

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USDA recalls workers to help with farm loans, taxes; data uncertain

January 16, 2019

Washington | Reuters — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will reopen about 980 Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices for three days starting on Thursday to help process farm loans and tax documents during the partial federal government shutdown. About 2,500 FSA employees who have been furloughed by the partial shutdown that began on Dec. 22 […] Read more

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Louis Dreyfus to exit dairy by mid-2019

By Reuters January 16, 2019

Paris | Reuters –– Louis Dreyfus Co. said on Wednesday it would sell or wind down its small dairy business by the middle of this year as part of an overhaul to revive growth at the agricultural commodity giant. Privately-held Louis Dreyfus had previously earmarked dairy as one of several activities to be sold or […] Read more

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U.S. to seek comprehensive ag access in EU trade talks

By David Lawder, GFM Network News January 12, 2019

Washington | Reuters — The United States on Friday signaled it would not bow to the European Union’s request to keep agriculture out of this year’s planned U.S.-EU trade talks, publishing negotiating objectives that seek comprehensive EU access for American farm products. The objectives, required by Congress under the “fast-track” trade negotiating authority law, seek […] Read more

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Ag seen gaining on slightly weaker loonie in 2019

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm January 11, 2019

CNS Canada — Farm Credit Canada (FCC) predicts the Canadian dollar will spend the year around the 75-U.S. cent mark — slightly softer than last year’s average of 76. “We’re going to see volatility throughout the year obviously but when we look at that season, or the full year average, we’re looking for it to […] Read more

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Britain faces fresh food bottleneck if no Brexit deal

By James Davey, Paul Sandle January 10, 2019

London | Reuters — Britain faces a fresh food bottleneck if it drops out of the EU without a deal, the country’s largest supermarket group warned on Thursday, echoing comments from its biggest rival the previous day. As the country counts down to Brexit while politicians remain deadlocked over how best to oversee its departure […] Read more

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EU trade chief says U.S. talks won’t include agriculture

By Chris Prentice January 9, 2019

Washington | Reuters — The European Union and United States have not yet agreed on the scope of trade negotiations, but the bloc will not include agriculture in the talks, its trade commissioner said on Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump has sought better terms of trade with the EU, as well as China, Japan, Canada […] Read more

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Cargill’s net earnings down as trade fight bites

By P.J. Huffstutter January 3, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Grains trader Cargill on Thursday reported a 20 per cent drop in its fiscal second-quarter 2019 net earnings, as global trade tensions hit the bottom line along with challenges in the Chinese hog sector and a struggling U.S. dairy business. Three of the company’s four business units reported results that were […] Read more

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Amazon reported planning to expand Whole Foods chain

By Reuters December 31, 2018

Reuters — Amazon.com is planning to expand its Whole Foods Market portfolio by adding more stores to put more customers within its two-hour delivery service range, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing sources. Whole Foods employees have visited regions of western North America for potential retail spaces in parts of Idaho, southern Utah […] 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

Rural development strategy sought in federal shuffle

Canadian Veterinary Medical Association launches online platform

USDA recalls workers to help with farm loans, taxes; data uncertain

Louis Dreyfus to exit dairy by mid-2019

U.S. to seek comprehensive ag access in EU trade talks

Ag seen gaining on slightly weaker loonie in 2019

Britain faces fresh food bottleneck if no Brexit deal

EU trade chief says U.S. talks won’t include agriculture

Cargill’s net earnings down as trade fight bites

Amazon reported planning to expand Whole Foods chain

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