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EU proposes to delay landmark anti-deforestation law by 12 months
Law would ban the import of commodities linked to deforestation
The European Commission said on Wednesday it would propose to delay implementation of its flagship law banning the import of commodities linked to deforestation by a year, following calls from industries and governments around the world.

Packaged food giant Conagra Brands’ quarterly results miss on weak demand
Packaged food giant Conagra reported first-quarter results that missed Wall Street estimates as budget-conscious consumers prioritized spending on lower-priced alternatives over the company's higher-priced pantry staples, sending its shares down about seven per cent.
Speckle Park breeders hold new event
Purely Purebred, news from the September 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Speckle Park Reserve group, in collaboration with Highmark Stock Farms, hosted the inaugural “Taste to Believe Dinner Party” on July 25, at the picturesque Champetre County facility just outside of Saskatoon, Sask. The event brought together cattle feeders, chefs, butchers and producers. Guests enjoyed five entrées featuring unique cuts of Speckle Park beef. The […] Read more

Getting beef directly into the hands of consumers
Direct beef sales offer producers the opportunity to appeal to consumers’ preference for local beef and promote attributes that differentiate their products from what is sold at conventional retail stores. The direct beef sales model continues to evolve, with some producers selling cuts via vending machine, managing aspects such as their own dry aging process. […] Read more

Russian drones attack port infrastructure, power substations in Ukraine
Russian drones overnight attacked port infrastructure in Ukraine's southern Odesa region, damaging a grain facility and buildings at a border crossing to Romania, as well as cutting power to thousands in the northern Sumy region, officials said.

White House sides with union as US dockworker strike enters second day
New York | Reuters — President Joe Biden’s administration heaped pressure on U.S. port employers to raise their offer to secure a labour deal with dockworkers on strike for a second day on Wednesday, choking half the country’s ocean shipping. The strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union has blocked goods from food to […] Read more

Montreal port workers begin three-day strike at two terminals, port authority says
Unionized workers began a three-day strike at two terminals of the port of Montreal as talks over a new contract are yet to result in a labor agreement, the Canadian port's authorities said on Monday.

Hereford association awards prizes, recognizes young members
Purely Purebred, news from the September 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Keith Gilmore Foundation, established to honour the late editor and publisher of the Canadian Hereford Digest, awards scholarships each year in the fields of agriculture, veterinary medicine and agricultural journalism. Following are this year’s recipients. Alberta’s Brian Birkenhagen has completed his second year of studies at the University of Calgary school of veterinary medicine. […] Read more

Vancouver grain workers reach tentative deal to end strike
Workers at six grain terminals in the Canadian port of Vancouver have reached a tentative deal on September 27, ending a strike potentially impacting exports from the world's top canola and number three wheat exporter during the harvesting period.

CCA focuses on animal health issues, national beef strategy
CCA Reports, from the Sept. 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Now that it’s fall, things are getting crisper, and prices are still strong — but it’s time to think about the next season. As with farming and ranching, it is difficult to predict or anticipate what the next season will bring in the political world, but the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is staying ahead and […] Read more