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Our condolences to Shelly Ericson’s loved ones on her passing

Purely Purebred, news from the April 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Mike Millar April 2, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Shelly Ericson of Wetaskiwin, Alta. She passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at the age of 76 years. Shelly was the beloved wife of Dennis Ericson and an integral part of Get-A-Long Stock Farm. In purebred circles Get-A-Long Stock Farm was well known for […] Read more

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Canada, Mexico not subject to new global rates as Trump announces new tariffs

Trump says he will impose 10 per cent tariff on all imports, with higher rates for some

By Andrea Shalal, Dan Burns, David Lawder, Reuters April 2, 2025

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would impose a 10 per cent baseline tariff on all imports to the United States and higher duties on dozens of the country’s biggest trading partners.

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Strong year predicted for Canadian dairy products, meat processors expect squeeze

By Geralyn Wichers April 2, 2025

It's projected to be a strong year for dairy product makers, while meat product manufacturers' margins may be squeezed as rising prices fail to offset higher input costs, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) said in its new Food and Beverage Report.

David Hudson explains the very high overall sentiment towards dairy farmers in Canada at the Canadian Dairy Xpo’s 2025 Dairy Business Summit. Photo: John Greig

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Canadian Dairy Xpo: Consumer support for buying Canadian dairy rises

New Canadians also look to use dairy for nutrition and in cooking

By John Greig April 2, 2025

The buy-Canada movement has helped boost support for Canadian dairy products, according to David Hudson of IMI International, speaking at the Canadian Dairy Xpo's Dairy Business Summit.

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Liberals release agriculture platform

By Karen Briere April 2, 2025

The Liberal Party today released its agriculture platform, promising to protect the sector in the face of American tariffs and keep supply management off the table in trade talks with the U.S.

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Brazil soy seed piracy generates $1.76 billion in losses per year, study finds

By Reuters, Roberto Samora April 2, 2025

Soybean seed piracy in Brazil generates losses of 10 billion reais ($1.76 billion or C$2.51 billion) per year in the country, according to a study by CropLife Brasil and agribusiness consultancy Celeres Consultoria released on Wednesday.

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China, Japan, South Korea will jointly respond to US tariffs, Chinese state media says

Countries met to talk trade but made no joint response plan say Japanese, Korean officials

By Reuters April 2, 2025

China, Japan and South Korea agreed to jointly respond to U.S. tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state media said on Monday, an assertion Seoul called "somewhat exaggerated," while Tokyo said there was no such discussion.

US President Donald Trump during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Trump ordered a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, escalating his efforts to protect politically important US industries with levies hitting some of the country’s closest allies. Photographer: Al Drago/Pool/Sipa USA

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White House says Trump will impose tariffs on April 2 ‘Liberation Day’

Canadian farmers, agri-food sectors in flux as multi-front trade war evolves

By Geralyn Wichers April 1, 2025

The Canadian agricultural sector is under pressure as U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce more tariffs on April 2. Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged retaliation.

Canadian farm groups speak out on tariffs

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Canadian farm groups say manage U.S. tariffs first

Manage Trump's tariffs first and then talk retaliation if necessary, say agriculture organizations

By Jeff Melchior April 1, 2025

Canadian farm groups say first U.S. tariffs need to be managed, then retaliatory action can be considered.

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Oil and biofuel coalition to meet with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

By Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters April 1, 2025

A coalition of oil and biofuel groups will meet with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday to make the case for higher federal mandates for biomass diesel blending, according to three sources familiar with the plans.

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

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U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

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Our condolences to Shelly Ericson’s loved ones on her passing

Canada, Mexico not subject to new global rates as Trump announces new tariffs

Strong year predicted for Canadian dairy products, meat processors expect squeeze

Canadian Dairy Xpo: Consumer support for buying Canadian dairy rises

Liberals release agriculture platform

Brazil soy seed piracy generates $1.76 billion in losses per year, study finds

China, Japan, South Korea will jointly respond to US tariffs, Chinese state media says

White House says Trump will impose tariffs on April 2 ‘Liberation Day’

Canadian farm groups say manage U.S. tariffs first

Oil and biofuel coalition to meet with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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