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U.S. to remove tariffs on Canadian aluminum

Ottawa drops threat of retaliation on stock trailers, fencing, other aluminum goods

By David Lawder, David Ljunggren, GFM Network News September 16, 2020

Washington/Ottawa | Reuters — The Trump administration said on Tuesday it will remove 10 per cent U.S. tariffs on raw Canadian aluminum as long as imports of the metal stay below levels that are expected to “normalize” over the next four months. In response, Canada dropped a threat to impose billions of dollars of retaliatory […] Read more

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Canada may unveil retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods Tuesday

Stock trailers could be among affected aluminum wares

By Reuters, GFM Network News September 15, 2020

Ottawa | Reuters — Canada will announce on Tuesday that it is going ahead with a threat to slap retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Washington said it would impose punitive measures on Canadian aluminum imports, CTV said on Monday. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said last month that Ottawa would impose sanctions on $3.6 […] Read more

Features, Livestock

Pro tips on building durable barbed-wire fences

By Heather Smith Thomas June 1, 2017

Most fences for cattle utilize barbed wire, especially for large pastures, since a good barbed-wire fence is effective and much cheaper to build and maintain than rail fences or netting, and will last longer if properly installed. Jason Nelson has a ranch near Longview, in southern Alberta, and does custom fencing for many ranchers in […] Read more

Features, Livestock

Setting posts in difficult ground

Tips for rough ground

By Heather Smith Thomas June 1, 2017

Building fence is more challenging in rocky, frozen or swampy ground when it’s impossible to dig post holes efficiently, or pound posts. Michael Thomas of Thomas and Son Custom Fencing, at Baker, Idaho, says options in rocks include chipping or prying the rocks out with a hand bar, or using a hammer drill. “This works […] Read more

Livestock

N.S. communities to get clear powers on runaway livestock

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff October 21, 2016

Any community defined as a “municipality” in Nova Scotia will soon be able to act to deal with stray livestock and local fencing problems. The provincial government on Wednesday introduced legislative changes to its Fences and Detention of Stray Livestock Act, to make it easier for municipalities to respond when livestock go wandering. The law […] Read more

Features, Livestock

Mentorship, and pasture tips and tricks

By Steve Kenyon July 10, 2015

Years ago I was a young producer very interested in grazing. I was very eager to learn and went to every conference and seminar that I could find. I attended private industry agricultural schools and gained a lot of knowledge from books and magazines that I read. I had a passion. I now realize that […] Read more

Livestock, Sheep/Goats

N.S. sheep producers backed for handling upgrades

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff January 2, 2015

Handling upgrades expected to help Nova Scotia’s sheep farmers cut down parasite loads in their flocks may be eligible for some public funding. The federal and provincial governments and Sheep Producers Association of Nova Scotia (SPANS) recently rolled out a Sheep Handling and Parasite Control Program, which will pay up to 40 per cent of […] Read more

Manitoba harvest sees winter crops pass halfway point

Prairie forecast: Sunny, warm end to the month

Nebraska soy, Indiana corn show best potential in years, crop scouts say

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Manitoba harvest sees winter crops pass halfway point

Prairie forecast: Sunny, warm end to the month

Nebraska soy, Indiana corn show best potential in years, crop scouts say

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U.S. to remove tariffs on Canadian aluminum

Canada may unveil retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods Tuesday

Pro tips on building durable barbed-wire fences

Setting posts in difficult ground

N.S. communities to get clear powers on runaway livestock

Mentorship, and pasture tips and tricks

N.S. sheep producers backed for handling upgrades

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