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Grain commission revokes Purely Canada licence
The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the licences of Purely Canada Foods.

Canadian Limousin Association news
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Limousin Association members, board and staff took part in the Beef Improvement Federation Symposium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Three days were spent at the University of Tennessee listening to speakers and having conversations about “building a better cow.” On the final day, members toured beef operations and a progressive dairy operation. The association also held […] Read more

US says Bioceres genetically modified wheat can be grown safely
A type of genetically modified wheat developed by Argentina's Bioceres Crop Solutions may be safely grown and bred in the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday.
Canadian Western Agribition recruiting volunteers
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Western Agribition has launched its 2024 recruitment campaign for volunteers with a new incentive program. Agribition has teamed up with SaskEnergy in their shared vision of the importance and valuable role that volunteers play in the province. Starting this year, new volunteers who signed up by June 17 will be entered into a draw […] Read more

Tariffs on Chinese EVs prompt canola worries
Some people are wondering if canola could once again be in China’s crosshairs if the country retaliates against a series of new punitive tariffs announced by Canada on Monday.

Agriculture dodges temporary foreign worker clamp down
Recent rule changes restricting access to temporary foreign workeers will not impact agriculture or food processing, federal employment minister says.
News from Lloydminster and Olds Exhibitions
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Lloydminster Exhibition Association is thrilled to announce that Shaylyn Hunt has joined Lloyd Ex as the new agriculture manager. Hunt is very familiar with the exhibition, having competed there most of her life. She brings a vast knowledge of everything cattle and equine and Lloyd Ex is excited to have her on the team. […] Read more

Pine Ranch named Sask’s Outstanding Young Farmers
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Erica and Cyle Stewart of Morse were named Saskatchewan’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2024 at the Saskatchewan Region’s Recognition Event held in conjunction with Canada’s Farm Show in June. The Stewarts operate Pine Ranch where they run a commercial cow-calf operation and grass yearlings. They are constantly looking at ways to learn and improve production […] Read more

Canadian rail decision is a win for companies, union leader says
A decision obliging more than 9,000 Canadian rail workers to stay on the job is a win for the railways and could impact bargaining in other federally regulated sectors like aviation, the head of a Canadian rail workers' union told Reuters.

Canada labour board orders end to railway work stoppage
Teamsters say decision sets dangerous precedent, will challenge the move in federal court if needed
The Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered on Saturday a halt to work stoppages at the country's largest railways, signaling an end to an unprecedented service disruption at both main freight rail carriers that threatened to hammer Canada's export-driven economy.