Tariff threats against Canada and Mexico are part of a bigger struggle that the United States is in with China, says Christian Lawrence, a senior-cross asset strategist with Rabobank.
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Tariff threats called part of U.S. race with China
U.S. president’s actions are also seen as a possible negotiation tactic in upcoming Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement talks
Canadian Limousin Association Award of Distinction
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Kishkan and Swaan families of Pinnacle View Livestock at Quesnel, B.C., were awarded the 2024 Canadian Limousin Association Award of Distinction. They were recognized for their long-standing commitment to the breed, their support of juniors and their overall passion for Limousin cattle. This third-generation beef operation has been raising Limousin cattle for more than […] Read more
Proposed U.S. port fees on China-built ships choking coal, agriculture exports
U.S. agriculture exports face uncertainty due to proposed shipping fees, traders say
U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to revive U.S. shipbuilding using massive fees on China-linked ship visits to American ports is causing U.S. coal inventories to swell and stoking uncertainty in the embattled agriculture market, as exporters struggle to find ships to send goods abroad.
Blois makes moves to reduce agri-food red tape
Statement may signal commitment to action, competitiveness says expert
Agriculture Minister Kody Blois says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will begin to remove some regulatory burdens including harmonizing Canada’s bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) enhanced feed ban with U.S. requirements, and speeding up approvals for animal feed ingredients to reduce tariff costs.
Crop merchant Louis Dreyfus posts drop in annual profit
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) on Wednesday reported a drop in annual profit, the latest global crop merchant to see earnings curbed by subdued prices last year in staple grains caused by ample harvests and easing demand in China.
U.S. grains: Chicago grains down on U.S.-Russia call, planting intentions
Chicago wheat futures traded both sides of unchanged on Tuesday, holding near a March high underpinned by concerns over U.S. crop conditions. Traders also awaited the outcome of a call between the leaders of the U.S. and Russia over the war in Ukraine.
With beer drinking down in U.S., barley farmers now fear tariffs
Tariffs could hurt U.S. barley exports to Mexico, Canada
Reciprocal tariffs from Canada and Mexico may raise costs and limit export opportunities for U.S. barley growers, at a time when beer demand is also falling.
Trump administration aims to make faster meat processing permanent
Agency plans rulemaking to formalize speed increases
Chicago/Washington | Reuters – The Trump administration said on Mar. 17 that it plans to permanently allow U.S. poultry and pork processing plants to operate more quickly, raising concerns among advocacy groups about worker health and food safety. The U.S. Department of Agriculture decision is a victory for meat companies and industry associations such as the National Chicken […] Read more
Cancelling consumer carbon price a ‘step in the right direction’ says Canadian Federation of Agriculture
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture says new Prime Minister Mark Carney's removal of the consumer carbon tax will provide much-needed relief for farmers.
Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup 2024 scholarship recipient
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to Teegan Hyndman of Hamiota, Man., for winning the $1,000 scholarship presented by the Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup. Hyndman and her family operate a multi-generational Hereford operation. She is attending Niagara College in Welland, Ont., to pursue a degree in sports management and graphic design in ag promotions while playing on the women’s volleyball […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
