Grain Growers of Canada says proposed changes to the Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive will help some grain farmers but won’t offset losses due to changes to the capital gains inclusion rate.
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Changes to Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive won’t offset capital gains losses says Grain Growers of Canada
US to expand bird-flu testing of beef in slaughterhouses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday it will expand bird-flu testing of beef entering the food supply as part of its response to the ongoing outbreak among dairy cattle, adding that U.S. beef and dairy products remain safe to consume.
New Zealand to loosen gene editing regulation, make commercialization easier
The New Zealand government said on Tuesday that it would introduce new legislation to make it easier for companies and researchers to develop and commercialize products using gene technologies such as gene editing.
Canada labour board ruling opens door for rail workers to be off the job by Aug. 22
Workers at Canada’s two major railways could be on strike as early as Aug. 22 following a decision by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) issued Aug. 9 on the safety implications of a stoppage.
Flow of canola oil to U.S. set to hit record in 2024
American biofuel producers in the first four months of the year imported Canadian canola oil at record pace, and the flow seems set to continue for now according to analysis from Farm Credit Canada. Canada exported nearly 1.4 million tonnes of refined and crude canola oil to the U.S. from January to April.
National Beef Strategy celebrates gains
The Canadian Beef Advisors, comprised of national beef organizations, is celebrating achieving many of the goals in the 2020-24 National Beef Strategy.
Argentine oilseed workers strike extended as delays hit dozens of ships
A pair of Argentine oilseed industry unions announced a one-day extension to an ongoing strike that has halted operations at the country's major agricultural hubs.
New Canadian Cattle Young Leaders, past AITC director honoured
NewsMakers from the August 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Kristelle Harper is a rancher from Brandon, Man., with a passion for pasture improvement through grazing management. She has a degree in animal science, a diploma in applied sustainable ranching and is a professional agrologist. When Harper returned to the family farm in 2016, she purchased breeding stock to start increasing her beef cattle herd […] Read more
Canadian Angus Association news
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
More than 100 Angus enthusiasts gathered in Toronto, Ont., for the Canadian Angus Association national convention and annual general meeting in early June. The annual Canadian Angus Foundation’s Building the Legacy fundraiser auction proved once again a striking finale to the convention. On June 8, supporters raised more than $139,000 for foundation programming. Thank you […] Read more
U.S. grocer Kroger wins dismissal of ‘farm fresh’ egg lawsuit
Kroger, one of the largest U.S. grocers, won the dismissal of a lawsuit claiming it misled consumers by using the familiar "farm fresh" label to describe eggs that came from caged hens in industrial settings.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
