The Trump administration on Friday proposed to increase the amount of biofuels that oil refiners must blend into the nation’s fuel mix over the next two years, driven by a surge in biomass-based diesel mandates.
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US EPA proposes higher biofuel blending volumes through 2027
Cattle shows on deck this summer
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian National Junior Gelbvieh ShowThe Canadian National Junior Gelbvieh Show is July 24-26 in Swift Current, Sask. Juniors of all ages and skill levels are welcome to experience the show and activities hosted by the Canadian Junior Gelbvieh board and their parent advisors. Watch for the Summer Gelbvieh Guide, which will have more details, or […] Read more
Brazil beef barons’ Wall Street listing caps a return from exile
Meat packer JBS began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday
Brazilian meatpacker JBS begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, capping a stunning comeback by brothers Joesley and Wesley Batista less than a decade after they were jailed in a record-breaking corruption scandal and forced into the backseat of their global food empire.
Trump promises immigration order soon on farm and leisure workers
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would issue an order soon to address the effects of his immigration crackdown on the country's farm and hotel industries, which rely heavily on migrant labor.
Sporadic rains lead to varied crop development in Saskatchewan
Seeding 100 per cent complete
Rains were welcome across much of Saskatchewan during the week ended June 9, but topsoil moisture levels declined and crop damage was a concern in areas that missed out on the precipitation, said the latest provincial crop report.
Public trust in Canadian food system at a low
Research organization says more needs to be done by the agriculture industry to engage consumers and gain influence
The Canadian food system's reputation has taken a significant hit in the last couple years, said Ashely Bruner of the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) during a recent webinar.
Junior Beef Cattle Jackpot Show comes to Ag in Motion
In news you will only find here, the 2025 Ag in Motion Junior Beef Cattle Jackpot Show is a go for July 15. This inaugural event will be on the first day of the three-day Ag in Motion show at Langham, Sask. Classes include market steers, heifers, cow-calf pairs and bulls, with Baxter Blair judging […] Read more
U.S. immigration raid of Omaha meat plant cuts staff, fuels food production worries
Chicago cattle futures come under pressure as traders express nervousness around labour shorages
After meat processor Glenn Valley Foods was raided by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, livestock traders and market analysts expressed concerns that the potential deportation of undocumented workers from such raids could disrupt U.S. food production.
Bunge nears China ruling for $8.2 billion Viterra merger, Bloomberg News reports
U.S. grains merchant Bunge is close to getting a ruling from Chinese regulators on its $8.2 billion (C$11.2 billion) purchase of Glencore-backed Viterra with a verdict expected within days, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.
Politicians should view decisions with a ‘food lens’ amid trade tensions say experts
Agriculture, particularly in the West, struggles to get adequate representation in government
Politicians should apply a “food lens” to decision-making to protect Canada’s agriculture sector amid trade tensions, some experts say.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
