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Inflation pressure prompts proposed Beef Farmers of Ontario check-off increase

By Diana Martin February 6, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia – Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) members will vote on a $1.50 check-off increase in February at the annual general meeting. Inflation, maintaining current services and aligning Ontario’s support of national groups with other provinces are the catalysts for the increase, explained Craig McLaughlin, BFO president, to attendees of Beef Day at the […] Read more

Corn, News, Reuters

Mexico formally repeals restrictions on GM corn after trade panel ruling

By Raul Cortes February 6, 2025

Mexico City | Reuters – Mexico’s government has repealed previous restrictions on genetically-modified (GM) corn for human use, as well for livestock and industrial uses, according to a notice on Thursday in the official gazette. The United States, which for decades has exported large volumes of GM yellow corn to Mexican buyers, had objected to […] Read more

Markets, News

Bunge Q4 profit falls on weak crush margins, forecasts 2025 earnings drop

Trade tensions and biofuel uncertainty weigh on sector

By Karl Plume, Reuters February 5, 2025

U.S. crop commodities trader Bunge Global posted a larger-than-expected quarterly profit drop on Wednesday and warned that 2025 earnings could sink to the lowest in six years as trade tensions and biofuel policy uncertainty drag on the agricultural sector.

Livestock, News

USDA detects a second bird flu strain in dairy cattle, agency email says

Strain not seen in cows previously

By Leah Douglas, Reuters February 5, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has detected a bird flu strain in dairy cattle that previously had not been seen in cows, according to an email from the agency’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service seen by Reuters.

News

China launches WTO dispute over Trump tariffs

Additional measures possible

By Reuters February 5, 2025

China has launched a dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Chinese goods, the Geneva-based body said on Wednesday.

Sarah and Chad Hunt standing in an abbatoir with beef carcasses

Beef Cattle, Management, News

Beef producers create their own supply chain in rural Ontario

When an abattoir closed in their area, Sarah and Chad Hunt saw an opportunity

By Becky Zimmer February 5, 2025

When a new opportunity presents itself, sometimes farmers must take on the challenge. And sometimes it can also mean solving their own problems. When their local abattoir had to cut back on processing capacity due to the owner’s health problems, Sarah Hunt knew this would affect sales of their Limousin beef cattle in Pakenham, Ont. […] Read more

General, News, Poultry/Eggs

Bird flu spurs diner chain Waffle House to add 50-cent fee per egg

Temporary hike a reponse to rising egg prices

By Reuters, Waylon Cunningham February 4, 2025

U.S. diner chain Waffle House has added a 50-cent surcharge for every egg in a customer's order, the company said in a statement posted in its restaurants on Monday.

The crisis line is available at 1-866-FARMS01 (1-866-327-6701) to provide confidential assistance to those in need (Photo: Andrii Zorii/Getty Images)

General, News

Launching National Farmer Crisis Line

Crisis line is available at 1-866-FARMS01 (1-866-327-6701)

By Glen Hallick February 4, 2025

As farming gleans stress from a variety of sources, the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing announced on Feb. 4 that it has set up the National Farmer Wellness Network. The crisis line is available free of charge and was designed specifically for the mental health challenges faced by Canadian farmers, their families as well as […] Read more

François Allard receiving an ALUS stewardship award

News, Newsmakers

ALUS stewardship award presented, CCA gets new comms manager

NewsMakers from the February 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff February 4, 2025

It is with great sadness that Alberta Beef Producers shares the news of Chris Mills’ passing. Mills was a dedicated leader in the Canadian beef industry, serving as the western representative of the Canadian Cattle Association from 1972 to 1981, and as the general manager of the Alberta Cattle Commission, now ABP, from 1980 to […] Read more

General, News

U.S. Fertilizer group calls for tariff exemption

Canadian and American fertilizer groups oppose tariffs

By Jonah Grignon February 4, 2025

Fertilizer industry representatives on both sides of the border are upset with U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, which have recently been postponed.

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

Daily Network News

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

News

Inflation pressure prompts proposed Beef Farmers of Ontario check-off increase

Mexico formally repeals restrictions on GM corn after trade panel ruling

Bunge Q4 profit falls on weak crush margins, forecasts 2025 earnings drop

USDA detects a second bird flu strain in dairy cattle, agency email says

China launches WTO dispute over Trump tariffs

Beef producers create their own supply chain in rural Ontario

Bird flu spurs diner chain Waffle House to add 50-cent fee per egg

Launching National Farmer Crisis Line

ALUS stewardship award presented, CCA gets new comms manager

U.S. Fertilizer group calls for tariff exemption

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