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Canadian Junior Red Angus launches new program

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

By Mike Millar February 20, 2025

New in 2024, the Canadian Red Angus Promotion Society invited junior Red Angus members from across Canada who are showing Canadian registered Red Angus females to apply for the program. The society set up three regions within Canada and awarded jackets to the winner in each region. To qualify, juniors could accumulate points at 4-H […] Read more

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US oil, biofuel groups unite to urge new Trump EPA to boost biofuel mandates

By Reuters, Stephanie Kelly February 20, 2025

U.S. oil and biofuel groups banded together this week to urge the new Trump administration to increase volumes of renewable fuels that must be blended into the nation's fuel mix in 2026 and beyond, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

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Federal government stocks up on human bird flu vaccine

By Geralyn Wichers February 19, 2025

The Canadian government has secured 500,000 doses of a human vaccine against avian influenza as part of a contingency plan to protect those at most risk for the disease.

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AAFC adjusts grain/oilseed balance sheets slightly

Canola carryout revised higher, wheat down

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 19, 2025

Updated estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, released Feb. 19, included only minor revisions to the supply and demand projections for the country’s major crop.

A nameplate outside the Canadian Grain Commission building in downtown Winnipeg. (Dave Bedard photo)

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Former assistant commissioner claims harassment at Canadian Grain Commission

Patty Rosher says she was informed she was being investigated for allegations of inappropriate behaviour in September 2022

By Sean Pratt February 19, 2025

A former assistant chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission has written a blog post claiming she was subjected to interference and harassment during her time at the agency.

The Canadian Foodgrains Bank works with partner organizations to provide food aid and support farmers in developing countries, such as Congolese chicken farmer Rebecca (pictured – right), to grow food and support their families and communities. Photo: Canadian Foodgrains Bank/Facebook

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Canadian Foodgrains Bank calls for supporters to advocate for international aid funding

U.S. funding freeze takes largest donor out of global humanitarian community leaving deadly gaps

By Geralyn Wichers February 19, 2025

In face of U.S. foreign aid funding cuts that are devastating humanitarian groups, Canada can't back down from its commitments to help the hungry says the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

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Canadian Cattle Association advocates for beef producers through tariff uncertainty

CCA Reports, from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Nathan Phinney February 19, 2025

There is no such thing as a quiet time in the cattle industry, but it feels like the first part of 2025 has been busier than other years. The days leading up to and immediately after President Trump’s inauguration were intense as I juggled my farm responsibilities with media interview requests and meetings to discuss […] Read more

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Turkey to export 15,000 tonnes of eggs to US amid bird flu disruptions

By Ceyda Caglayan, Reuters February 19, 2025

Turkey has begun exporting around 15,000 tonnes of eggs to the United States, where an ongoing outbreak of bird flu disrupted supply, sent prices soaring and led to talks with other producers, a leading sector official said on Wednesday.

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EU plans to restrict imported crops treated with banned pesticides, draft shows

By Kate Abnett, philip-blenkinsop, Reuters February 18, 2025

The European Union is planning tougher restrictions on imported crops treated with pesticides banned in Europe, a draft European Commission document showed, a move that would impact suppliers including the U.S.

CropLife Canada says competitiveness should outweigh the Pest Management Regulatory Agency’s priorities for their proposed changes. PHOTO: FILE

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CropLife Canada calls for halt to Pest Management Regulatory Agency changes, cites tariffs

The threat of U.S. tariffs means Canada should be doing all it can to keep farmers competitive, CropLife Canada says

By Gord Gilmour February 14, 2025

CropLife Canada says U.S. tariffs would be bad enough, agriculture doesn't need the added hit from changes to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

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U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

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Canadian Junior Red Angus launches new program

US oil, biofuel groups unite to urge new Trump EPA to boost biofuel mandates

Federal government stocks up on human bird flu vaccine

AAFC adjusts grain/oilseed balance sheets slightly

Former assistant commissioner claims harassment at Canadian Grain Commission

Canadian Foodgrains Bank calls for supporters to advocate for international aid funding

Canadian Cattle Association advocates for beef producers through tariff uncertainty

Turkey to export 15,000 tonnes of eggs to US amid bird flu disruptions

EU plans to restrict imported crops treated with banned pesticides, draft shows

CropLife Canada calls for halt to Pest Management Regulatory Agency changes, cites tariffs

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