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An outbreak in anthrax occurs primarily in wet springs followed by a very hot, dry summer or in very dry conditions.

Preventing anthrax in cattle

In dry years, livestock graze closer to the ground and may come in contact with spores

With the fall 2018 anthrax outbreak in northern B.C., now is an ideal time to review prevention strategies. In 2006 we learned lots about the disease and how to control it with the big outbreak in Western Canada. Cattle are very susceptible, along with a long list of other species including bison and horses. It […] Read more

Crops, Machinery, Markets, Weather

China, drought, debt shake Canadian farm finances

By Kelsey Johnson, Rod Nickel 2 days ago

Winnipeg/Ottawa | Reuters — For years, the financial stability of Canadian farmers was the envy of their U.S. counterparts, but rising costs, drought and a dispute with China have weakened their bottom lines. Net incomes plunged last year, and that setback was followed in March by China’s halting purchases of canola, Canada’s biggest crop. Now […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Trudeau to meet with Pelosi, McConnell on USMCA

By alexandra-alper, Richard Cowan 3 days ago

Washington | Reuters — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this week is set to meet with Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the Democrat-controlled U.S. House of Representatives, and U.S. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican, in a bid to fast-track passage of a delayed trade deal, two congressional aides said on Monday. Trudeau is to […] Read more

Canola, Crops

CCGA now accepting upgraded cash advance applications

By GFM Staff June 7, 2019

Farmers can start applying for the new, higher cash advances from the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), starting Friday (June 7). “It’s three days earlier than we planned, but our team has been working very hard, along with program officials, to get this enhanced service in the hands of the hundreds of farmers who have […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Mexico, Canada plow ahead on trade pact ratification despite Trump threats

By David Alire Garcia, David Ljunggren May 31, 2019

Mexico City/Ottawa | Reuters — Mexico and Canada said on Friday they would proceed with plans to ratify a new continental trade pact despite a new threat from U.S. President Donald Trump that critics say could undermine chances of the treaty coming into force. Trump, whose administration has made passing the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) free […] Read more

General, Machinery

Mandatory Saskatchewan farm trucker training planned

By GFM Staff May 29, 2019

The training exemption offered in Saskatchewan for semi truck drivers in agriculture operations is now set to be phased out within two years, the province said Wednesday. The provincial government in late 2018 announced it will require a minimum of 121.5 hours of training before a driver can obtain a Class 1 commercial driver’s licence, […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Canada moves to ratify USMCA ahead of Pence visit

By Kelsey Johnson May 29, 2019

Ottawa | Reuters — The Canadian government formally presented draft legislation to ratify the new North American Trade deal to parliament on Wednesday, less than 24 hours ahead of a visit by U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau presented the bill to the House of Commons, confirming a Reuters story from Tuesday that […] Read more

General, Machinery, Markets, Reuters

Canada takes first step on ratifying USMCA trade deal

By Kelsey Johnson, Steve Scherer May 27, 2019

Ottawa | Reuters — Canada took a first step toward ratifying the new North American trade agreement on Monday just three days ahead of U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence’s trip to Ottawa to discuss the passage of the treaty. Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland presented what’s known as a ways and means motion to the House of […] Read more

General, Machinery, Markets, Reuters

Canada vows ‘full steam ahead’ on ratifying trade pact

By Steve Scherer May 19, 2019

Ottawa | Reuters — Canada will move quickly to ratify the new North American trade pact, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said Saturday, a day after the United States agreed to lift tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. U.S. President Donald Trump had imposed the global “Section 232” tariffs of 25 per cent on steel and […] Read more

Livestock

Newfoundland’s ag minister, critic returned in election

By GFM Staff May 16, 2019

The cabinet minister in charge of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Forestry and Agrifoods Agency held onto his seat in Thursday’s provincial election, as has his critic across the aisle. Gerry Byrne, the Liberal MHA for Corner Brook since 2015 and the province’s minister of fisheries and land resources since 2017, held his riding on Thursday against […] Read more

U.S. grains: Rains fuel crop worries, lift corn, soy, wheat

Tories’ climate plan focused on green investment

ICE weekly outlook: Weather the main factor in canola bids

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U.S. grains: Rains fuel crop worries, lift corn, soy, wheat

Tories’ climate plan focused on green investment

ICE weekly outlook: Weather the main factor in canola bids

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Preventing anthrax in cattle

China, drought, debt shake Canadian farm finances

Trudeau to meet with Pelosi, McConnell on USMCA

CCGA now accepting upgraded cash advance applications

Mexico, Canada plow ahead on trade pact ratification despite Trump threats

Mandatory Saskatchewan farm trucker training planned

Canada moves to ratify USMCA ahead of Pence visit

Canada takes first step on ratifying USMCA trade deal

Canada vows ‘full steam ahead’ on ratifying trade pact

Newfoundland’s ag minister, critic returned in election

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