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The case of Canada’s vanishing cows

Cattle expansion plans still on hold for another year

By Gren Winslow April 17, 2015

There were no surprises in the January 1 cattle inventory numbers released last month by Statistics Canada. Despite current prices and a general feeling of optimism bubbling through the industry, producers see no need to expand the cattle population now. We started the year with fewer beef cows (3.8 million), fewer replacement heifers (531,000) and […] Read more

CCA reports

Washington trip encouraging

By Dave Solverson March 20, 2015

In February, I travelled to Washington, D.C. along with Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) staff and Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Gerry Ritz, Alberta Premier Jim Prentice and Alberta Agriculture Minister Verlyn Olson. The purpose of the February 2-4 trip was to meet with key leaders in the new U.S. Congress and to encourage them to seek […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

WTO appeal panel to rule on COOL by mid-May at latest

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff March 5, 2015

A World Trade Organization panel, after hearing the U.S. government’s appeal in defense of mandatory country-of-origin labelling (COOL) for meat, now expects to file its decision no later than May 18. The WTO Appellate Body, which on Feb. 17 heard the U.S. appeal and rebuttals from Canada and Mexico, served notice Thursday to the WTO […] Read more

Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott, shown here at the U.N. in September, is backing plans for a nationwide country-of-origin labelling program. (PM.gov.au via Flickr)

General, Markets, Reuters

Australia plans country-of-origin labelling after hep A outbreak

By Colin Packham February 26, 2015

Sydney | Reuters — Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott backed plans on Thursday to introduce country-of-origin labelling in the wake of a hepatitis A outbreak, potentially risking contravention of World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. With 18 confirmed cases of hepatitis A linked to consumption of berries sold by Patties Foods Ltd., Abbott said he had […] Read more

cattle grazing a pasture with blue sky in the background

Beef Cattle, CCA reports

Starting a new year with a National Beef Strategy

By Dave Solverson February 25, 2015

The new year is always a good time for a fresh start and trying new beginnings. In the beef industry, this fresh approach came in the form of the National Beef Strategy. Officially unveiled on January 7, the National Beef Strategy is a collaborative effort by Canada’s national and provincial beef sector organizations. The strategy […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. ‘intransigence’ continues in WTO COOL hearing: officials

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff February 17, 2015

The U.S. government’s defense of its country-of-origin labelling (COOL) rule still shows “blatant protectionism and intransigence” according to Canadian officials at what’s expected to be the law’s last appearance before the World Trade Organization (WTO). U.S., Canadian and Mexican officials appeared Tuesday in Geneva before the WTO Appellate Body, where the U.S. hopes to overturn […] Read more

Livestock

U.S. defense of COOL goes to WTO in February

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff January 29, 2015

The U.S. government will have its day at the World Trade Organization next month, as its defense of its mandatory country-of-origin labelling (COOL) laws for retail meat is now booked for an oral hearing. The WTO’s Appellate Body division has scheduled its hearing of the U.S. government’s appeal for Feb. 16 and 17 at WTO […] Read more

Purely Purebred

Canadian National Grand Champion, two years running

News about you from the Jan. 2015 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Deb Wilson January 23, 2015

Highland Stock Farms of Bragg Creek, Alberta & Payne Livestock of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, are the proud owners of the completely undefeated for two years Canadian National Grand Champion Limousin Bull and two-time Canadian Limousin Show Bull of 2013 & 2014 — RPY PAYNES DERBY 46Z (see photo at top). He was named Grand Champion Limousin […] Read more

CCA reports

COOL needs the right fix

By Dave Solverson January 21, 2015

The end of 2014 is fast approaching but there’s no slowing down for the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA). The Canadian cattle industry remains fluid and dynamic with much activity in the areas of trade and market access, and the CCA is at the table working on behalf of Canada’s 68,500 beef operations. November and December […] Read more

CCA reports

U.S. election may fix COOL

By Dave Solverson December 18, 2014

It’s been a busy month for cattlemen generally. The good fall weather has allowed producers including myself to wean calves and get them settled for winter or marketed at record high prices. I’m hearing the demand and competition for feeders has been very strong. That is great for producers who market the majority of their […] Read more

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Prairie forecast: Warm and dry for the long weekend

U.S. grains: Corn futures lower as farmers sell, soy choppy

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Ukraine 2025 wheat crop seen at 21.8 million tons, corn at 28 million-29 million says farm union

Prairie forecast: Warm and dry for the long weekend

U.S. grains: Corn futures lower as farmers sell, soy choppy

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The case of Canada’s vanishing cows

Washington trip encouraging

WTO appeal panel to rule on COOL by mid-May at latest

Australia plans country-of-origin labelling after hep A outbreak

Starting a new year with a National Beef Strategy

U.S. ‘intransigence’ continues in WTO COOL hearing: officials

U.S. defense of COOL goes to WTO in February

Canadian National Grand Champion, two years running

COOL needs the right fix

U.S. election may fix COOL

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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