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U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, shown here in Michigan in 2011, proposes a voluntary COOL system for beef and pork, while keeping mandatory COOL for lamb and other covered goods. (Stabenow.senate.gov via Flickr)

U.S. senators ponder voluntary COOL for beef, pork

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff June 25, 2015

Considering a repeal for a meat label law ruled offside by world trade regulators, members of the U.S. Senate’s ag committee are also asking aloud if a voluntary label law for beef and pork would do. At the agriculture committee’s hearings Thursday in Washington, D.C., chairman Pat Roberts told senators trade retaliation from Canada and […] Read more

Border collie walking on grass, tongue lolling out of mouth

Beef Cattle, Straight from the hip

Beef industry could learn from ‘Champion’ pet food maker

The Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence is a great start, as long as we fully understand our customers

By Brenda Schoepp June 25, 2015

Mankind has long claimed the sharing of food is an international activity that crosses all borders and beliefs. Ancient history depicts food in love and war and those recordings in stone, paper, parchment, canvas and thread always included other under-the-table guests. For 10,000 years these revered companions, dog or cat, have occupied our historical pages. […] Read more

Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich (l) and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. (Government.ru)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Russian PM says can change list of banned imports

By Reuters June 25, 2015

Moscow | Reuters –– A list of Western products that Russia has banned could be changed according to the state of relations with the European Union and other countries, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. Medvedev told a government meeting he had approved an order, initiated by President Vladimir Putin, to extend a […] Read more

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, shown here speaking Thursday in Quebec City, said it’s “essential” for Canada to be in on a Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact. (Jason Ransom photo courtesy PMO)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Canada must be part of TPP, will defend farmers: Harper

By David Ljunggren June 25, 2015

Ottawa | Reuters — Canada must join a proposed Pacific trade pact but will strive to protect farmers, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Thursday, referring to foreign pressure to scrap tariffs that protect the dairy industry. Some of the 12 nations taking part in talks on a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) want Canada to start dismantling […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: CME feeder cattle limit down as corn prices jump

By Theopolis Waters June 25, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Lightly-traded Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures closed down their 4.5-cent per pound maximum daily limit on Thursday following double-digit corn market gains, traders said. Chicago Board of Trade corn futures surged as much as three per cent on worries heavy rainfall could reduce U.S. Midwest crop belt yield potential. High-priced […] Read more

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U.S. Congress victory may move Pacific trade pact forward

By Krista Hughes, Richard Cowan June 24, 2015

Washington | Reuters –– U.S. lawmakers approved legislation key to securing a hallmark Pacific trade deal by a comfortable margin on Wednesday, advancing President Barack Obama’s efforts to strengthen U.S. economic ties with Asia. After a six-week congressional battle including two brushes with failure, some fancy legislative footwork and myriad backroom deals to keep the […] Read more

Beef Cattle, News

McDonald’s ‘verified sustainable beef’ project steams ahead

Visit to Alberta from McDonald's global CEO signals a sea change in the Canadian beef industry

By Alexis Kienlen June 24, 2015

It’s full speed ahead for McDonald’s “verified sustainable beef” project. The country’s largest buyer of beef is finishing up the first phase of its groundbreaking pilot project in Canada, and earlier this month the head of the global fast-food giant paid a visit to Alberta to get a first-hand look. Recently appointed CEO Steve Easterbrook […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle extend losses, hogs mixed

By Theopolis Waters June 24, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle losses on Tuesday spilled over into Wednesday, pressured by sell stops and fund liquidation despite sharply higher wholesale beef values, traders said. June closed 1.325 cents per pound lower at 150.675 cents (all figures US$). August finished down 1.5 cents at 150.325 cents after falling below […] Read more

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets Wednesday at the Kremlin with government officials and announces plans for a one-year extension of Russia’s ban on agrifood imports from Canada, the U.S., the EU, Australia and Norway. (Kremlin.ru)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Putin adds another year to ban on Western food imports

By Reuters June 24, 2015

Moscow | Reuters –– Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended the country’s ban on food imports from the West by one year, longer than had been expected, in retaliation to the extension of European sanctions against Moscow over Ukraine. The ban, which prohibits most food imports from the U.S., the European Union, Australia, Canada and […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Features

Lance and Shari Leachman: Just getting started in the cattle industry

The number of young people entering the cattle business may be limited, but there is nothing limited about their passion for the industry and their drive

By Tessa Nybo June 23, 2015

Getting started in the cattle industry can present a daunting challenge for even the most determined young adults. High input costs, traditionally volatile markets with no guarantee of return on investment, and the physically and mentally demanding nature of spending 365-day a year raising cattle are just a few of the major hurdles that a […] Read more

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U.S. senators ponder voluntary COOL for beef, pork

Beef industry could learn from ‘Champion’ pet food maker

Russian PM says can change list of banned imports

Canada must be part of TPP, will defend farmers: Harper

U.S. livestock: CME feeder cattle limit down as corn prices jump

U.S. Congress victory may move Pacific trade pact forward

McDonald’s ‘verified sustainable beef’ project steams ahead

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle extend losses, hogs mixed

Putin adds another year to ban on Western food imports

Lance and Shari Leachman: Just getting started in the cattle industry

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