Seeds Canada and the Canadian Seed Growers' Association (CSGA) say they've agreed to form a committee to advise federal officials through the ongoing process of seed regulatory modernization.
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Seed groups agree to form modernization advisory committee
WTO aims to reduce staffing costs after US funding pause
The World Trade Organization said on Tuesday it is reviewing staff costs after the United States paused funding to the institution.
China boosts Indian rapeseed meal purchases after tariff on Canadian canola imports
China has bought 52,000 tons of Indian rapeseed meal in the past three weeks after Chinese authorities imposed a 100 per cent retaliatory tariff on Canadian canola imports, industry sources said.
Passing the presidential baton
CCA Reports, from the April 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
As I write this message, my time as president is rapidly coming to an end. I am thankful for my family’s support at home and the support of so many crews that let the Canadian Cattle Association’s (CCA) elected leadership take time away to serve the industry beyond the home operation. Our voice as cattle […] Read more
Canadian National Railway receives arbitrator’s decision for new agreement
Canadian National Railway said on Monday it had received an arbitrator's decision regarding the terms of its new collective agreement with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), which represents about 6,000 rail workers.
Loss of markets overshadows federal election campaign
Farm organizations say rules-based, predictable trade environments are at the top of their wish lists for the next government
Ending tariffs, or preventing any new tariffs, overshadows all other issues so far in this federal election campaign. Trade is the number one concern affecting all sectors.
Mexico seeks to avoid retaliatory tariffs against US, but not ruling them out
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday her government would like to avoid imposing tariffs on the United States in response to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plans, though she said they could not be ruled out.
Condolences to Beatrice Bates’s loved ones on her passing
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Our condolences go out to the Bates family on the passing of Beatrice Frances Bates (nee Carson) on March 2, 2025, at the age of 93. Bea is survived by her loving husband, Donald Bates; her four daughters, Shirley (Daryl) Grindheim, Donna (Martin) Bohrson, Patricia (Lionel) Stilborn, and Linda (Wayne) Libke; nine grandchildren, Dean (Bonnie) […] Read more
Canadian Charolais AGM announcement
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Charolais Association is heading to Quebec City on June 13, 2025 for its annual meetings. Stay tuned to the Charolais E-blast and Facebook pages for details, schedules and more. The association will be joining forces once again with the Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation to host a breeder’s school, farm tours and […] Read more
Tariffs throw US, Canadian farm machinery manufacturers into turmoil
All around a recent farm show in Canada, equipment salespeople struggled to swing deals with farmers worried about tariffs. With some combines costing more than $800,000, a surprise price hike from a tariff would be a hit most farm budgets cannot easily take.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
