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A freight train at Manchac, La., about 75 km east of Baton Rouge. (CN.ca)

Canadian companies struggle to plan for post-NAFTA world

By Alastair Sharp January 11, 2018

Toronto | Reuters — Canadian industries that would be most acutely impacted by the death of the North American Free Trade Agreement are unable to meaningfully plan for a possible post-NAFTA world given the uncertainty of what could replace it, analysts and executives said. With three quarters of Canadian exports landing in the U.S., the […] Read more

A giant Mexican flag at Cozumel’s Puerta Maya. (CIA.gov)

General, Markets, Reuters

Mexico will leave NAFTA talks if Trump triggers process to withdraw

By Adriana Barrera, Anthony Esposito, David Alire Garcia January 11, 2018

Mexico City | Reuters — Mexico will leave the NAFTA negotiating table if U.S. President Donald Trump decides to trigger a six-month process to withdraw from the trade pact, three Mexican sources with knowledge of the talks told Reuters on Wednesday. Reuters reported earlier in the day that Canada was increasingly convinced that Trump would […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Canada taking U.S. to WTO in complaint over trade remedies

By Tom Miles January 10, 2018

Geneva | Reuters — Canada has launched a wide-ranging trade dispute against the United States, challenging Washington’s use of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties, Canada said in a WTO filing dated Dec. 20 and published on Wednesday. Canada appeared to be mounting a case on behalf of the rest of the world, since it cited almost […] Read more

Over 250 people came out to a November 2017 meeting east of London, Ont. hear about the impact of a high-speed rail corridor going through their communities. (John Greig photo)

General, Machinery

Ontario farmers want voice on high-speed rail

By John Greig January 9, 2018

Ontario farmers and rural residents want a place on the advisory board on the creation of a high-speed railway line expected to significantly affect their farms and communities. The province has appointed business, municipal and indigenous groups to the board, but farm organizations, such as the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), are calling for representation […] Read more

Ford expects its 3.0-litre Power Stroke diesel engine to provide drivers with highway fuel efficiency of 30 miles per gallon on its 2018 F-150 diesel pickup. (Ford.ca)

General, Machinery, Reuters

Ford to launch diesel truck to grab fuel economy edge

By Joseph White January 9, 2018

Detroit | Reuters — Ford Motor Co. plans this spring to offer a diesel engine version of its best-selling F-150 pickup truck, looking to gain a marketing edge as its main rivals ramp up more efficient pickups of their own. Ford executives said they expect the F-150 diesel model with a 10-speed transmission to achieve […] Read more

U.S. President Donald Trump celebrates after signing a pair of documents meant to promote rural internet access, after his remarks to the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in Nashville on Jan. 8. Photo: Reuters/Jonathan Ernst

General, Markets

Better trade deals coming for U.S. farmers, Trump says

By Allan Dawson January 8, 2018

In a 40-minute speech to the United States’ biggest farm organization, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about free trade for 49 seconds. In 120 words Trump told the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting Monday in Nashville he was working to get U.S. farmers better trade deals. “To level the playing field for our great […] Read more

Research shows if cattle are given a preference, they want between 60 to 80 per cent of legumes in their pasture.

Crops, Forages

Legumes are best, but…

Nova Scotia researchers are looking at ways to maintain their percentage in forage mixtures under grazing

By Trudy Kelly Forsythe January 8, 2018

Not only are legumes a superfood for humans, but they are a superfood for cattle too. In fact, regardless of what type of livestock producers raise, the animals perform better on a diet of grass mixed with legumes than if just on a diet of straight grass, resulting in better weight gain and increased milk […] Read more

Mike Schellenberg and Alan Iwaasa are evaluating the impact of polycrop mixtures on grazing capacity and soil health in the semi-arid prairie.

Crops, Features, Forages

Seeking plants with polyculture potential

Choose your species wisely to avoid unintended results

By Debbie Furber January 5, 2018

When producers discuss the benefits of growing annual polycultures, also known as multi-species mixes or crop cocktails, the talk often revolves around soil-health and environmental improvements, oftentimes taking forage production for granted. Of course, production does occur, but yield and feed quality may be disappointing if the species chosen target soil problems rather than forage […] Read more

Forages, Livestock, Nutrition

Yikes — another crazy winter!

Nutrition with John McKinnon

By John McKinnon January 4, 2018

The winter of 2017-18 is shaping up to be full of unexpected challenges, particularly for those wintering cows in Western Canada. Drought, as well as recent wildfires, have caused many producers to scramble for a forage supply. As well, “old man winter” in all his wisdom has arrived early, with November temperatures in the minus […] Read more

Some pea crop residue that we have grazed.

Cow-Calf, Features, Livestock

What can go wrong with swath grazing?

From freeze to thaw, Steve Kenyon has dealt with many a situation

By Steve Kenyon January 2, 2018

I am a big fan of speakers at conferences that tell you about all the stuff that went wrong. I would rather learn from someone else’s mistakes than my own. I already have far too many “learning experience’s” here at Greener Pastures Ranching. Too many of the speakers explain how easy and trouble-free their particular […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle slip back, hogs gain

U.S. grains: Soy futures post biggest monthly gain in nearly five years on China trade optimism

Farm gate milk price to rise in 2026

Forages

Canadian companies struggle to plan for post-NAFTA world

Mexico will leave NAFTA talks if Trump triggers process to withdraw

Canada taking U.S. to WTO in complaint over trade remedies

Ontario farmers want voice on high-speed rail

Ford to launch diesel truck to grab fuel economy edge

Better trade deals coming for U.S. farmers, Trump says

Legumes are best, but…

Seeking plants with polyculture potential

Yikes — another crazy winter!

What can go wrong with swath grazing?

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

Blogs

Cows ain’t coal

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