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FILE PHOTO: Tugs are seen in the Port of Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, May 17, 2021.
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Port of Montreal workers at two terminals start new strike, employer group says

By David Ljunggren, Reuters November 1, 2024

Reuters – Unionized workers started an unlimited strike at two terminals of the port of Montreal on Thursday amid stalled talks on a new labor contract, the employers’ association said. The strike affects two terminals operated by Termont, which handle about 40 per cent of the port’s container traffic but only about 15 per cent […] Read more

Doug Haughton’s award-winning entry in the B.C. Ag Expo carcass class.

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‘John Deere Doug’ wins beef carcass class

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Mike Millar October 31, 2024

Congratulations to my good friend Doug Haughton, or as most people know him, “John Deere Doug.” Haughton won the Grand Champion Beef Carcass class award at the B.C. Ag Expo. This show was held Sept. 20–23, in Barriere, B.C., with a full gamut of classes including live cattle, sheep, goat, horse and numerous 4-H events. […] Read more

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US to begin bulk milk testing for bird flu after push from industry

By Leah Douglas, Reuters October 31, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon begin testing bulk raw milk across the country for bird flu, a significant expansion of the agency's efforts to stifle the rapid spread of the virus, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told Reuters.

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World will miss Paris climate target as nitrous oxide rises, report says

N2O emissions are driven primarily by agricultural fertilizer and manure

By Reuters, Valerie Volcovici October 31, 2024

Failing to curb emissions of nitrous oxide will make it impossible to meet the main goal of the Paris climate agreement to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, according to the first major global assessment of the pollutant released on Thursday.

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Bunge profit tops estimates on grain, oilseed volumes; 2024 outlook intact

By Karl Plume, Mrinalika Roy, Reuters October 30, 2024

Bunge exceeded Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit on Wednesday as large global harvests provided the grain trader and processor enough volumes of soy, corn and other crops to blunt a hit from lower margins.

Rob Black (left), senator, and Kirk Jackson, officer-at-large.

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PHOTOS: CCA hosts annual barbecue on Parliament Hill

By Carol Reynolds October 30, 2024

The Canadian Cattle Association had a record turnout for its fall barbecue, hosted in the East Block Courtyard on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on September 18, 2024. CCA board, directors and staff welcomed ministers, members of parliament, senators, staffers and other key stakeholders back to Ottawa for the fall session. A local catering company served […] Read more

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Limousin association news

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Mike Millar October 30, 2024

Ray and Stacie Stanton received the Margaret Madgett Breeder of the Year Award from the Ontario Limousin Association. The Stantons operate Hillside Farm at King City and New Liskeard, Ont. Stanton began breeding Limousin cattle in 1978 with his father, Cliff. He currently chairs the board for the Royal Winter Fair. His leadership and direction […] Read more

FILE PHOTO: Tugs are seen in the Port of Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, May 17, 2021. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi/File Photo

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Montreal port workers plan indefinite strike if deal not reached by Thursday morning

By Geralyn Wichers October 30, 2024

Workers at two container terminals at the Port of Montreal signaled intent to walk off the job Thursday morning—this time indefinitely—according to a notice from the port’s authority yesterday.

Grand Aggregate winners at the Canadian Junior Angus Showdown.

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Canadian Junior Angus Showdown news

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Mike Millar October 30, 2024

Congratulations to the Grand Aggregate winners at Canadian Junior Angus Showdown 2024. The Junior Grand Champion was Emily Honey and reserve was Jordyn Petherick. Kasey Adams was Intermediate Grand Champion and Riley Chowen the reserve. The Senior Grand Champion was Baxter Blair and Reserve Champion Keely Adams.

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Russia accuses UK of using Black Sea corridor to supply Ukraine with arms

By Reuters October 30, 2024

Russia on Wednesday accused Britain of using a Black Sea grain corridor to deliver arms to Ukraine, after denying London's allegations that Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports had disrupted crucial grain supplies for other countries.

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

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U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

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Port of Montreal workers at two terminals start new strike, employer group says

‘John Deere Doug’ wins beef carcass class

US to begin bulk milk testing for bird flu after push from industry

World will miss Paris climate target as nitrous oxide rises, report says

Bunge profit tops estimates on grain, oilseed volumes; 2024 outlook intact

PHOTOS: CCA hosts annual barbecue on Parliament Hill

Limousin association news

Montreal port workers plan indefinite strike if deal not reached by Thursday morning

Canadian Junior Angus Showdown news

Russia accuses UK of using Black Sea corridor to supply Ukraine with arms

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