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Lobbyist Dave Carey at Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon, Man., on Jan. 16, 2024. Photo: Jim Timlick

Share concerns, build relationships with MPs, lobbyist says

Stay informed and hold representatives to account regardless of affiliation, farmers hear

By Jim Timlick, GFM Network News January 16, 2024

“Meet with your member of Parliament annually. That’s how you inform politicians. That’s where you can gain some real momentum and leverage. It only takes one MP to stand up at caucus and say I visited my constituents and this is the big issue,” said Dave Carey.

A general view of damage at the site of Tuesday’s blast in Beirut’s port area on Aug. 5, 2020. (Photo: Reuters/Mohamed Azakir)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Kuwait to rebuild Beirut port grain silo after blast

By Reuters, GFM Network News August 24, 2020

Beirut | Reuters — Kuwait said it will rebuild Lebanon’s only large grain silo that was destroyed by the massive Beirut port explosion, raising fears of food shortages in a country already in financial meltdown. The destruction of the 120,000-tonne capacity structure at the port, the main entry point for food imports, meant buyers must […] Read more

General

Agricultural Youth Council members introduced

Jobs for next generation also come online

By D.C. Fraser, GFM Network News July 25, 2020

Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has named the 25 young people chosen to sit on the inaugural Canadian Agricultural Youth Council. Members of the council (see list below) are expected to offer suggestions on government priorities and identify problems and solutions for Bibeau. “That was quite a challenge actually, because we received over 800 candidates,” Bibeau […] Read more

Update your emergency plan and consider a wide range of ‘what-if’ scenarios, says Rebecca Husted, an expert in emergency planning for livestock. (Supplied photo)

Livestock, Weather

Ahead of any emergency, plan for the worst

Disaster planning is not a pleasant task but it's vital that producers have a plan, expert says

By Alexis Kienlen, GFM Network News March 21, 2020

Identify your resources and review your plan, says an expert in emergency planning for livestock. The COVID-19 pandemic is a very different type of emergency, said Rebecca Husted, a teacher of technical large animal emergency rescue. “Most disasters like fires and floods have people moving around, but in COVID-19, people are not supposed to move […] Read more

A sign, declaring the U.S. National Archive closed due to a partial federal government shutdown, is shown on Dec. 22 in Washington, D.C. (File photo: Reuters/Joshua Roberts)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Is China buying U.S. soy? Washington shutdown keeps traders guessing

By Julie Ingwersen December 28, 2018

Chicago | Reuters –– Commodity traders are in the dark because of the partial U.S. government shutdown, unable to see daily and weekly reports of agricultural exports to obtain clues as to whether China is following through with promises to buy grain and soy amid the ongoing trade war. Traders have been anxiously awaiting proof […] Read more

American and Canadian flag flying side by side.

Comment/Columns, Free Market Reflections, Markets

Two economies, two theories

Free Market Reflections with Steve Dittmer

By Steve Dittmer September 17, 2018

In May 1983’s G7 Summit, German Chancellor Helmut Kohl asked President Reagan to “Tell us about the American miracle.” Kohl was referring to America’s booming economy while the rest of the world was floundering. Reagan explained that cutting tax rates incentivized citizens and businesses, stimulated economic growth and eventually increased total tax return to the […] Read more

Livestock, News, News Roundup

CFIA wants producer feedback

Policy: News Roundup from the January 2017 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff January 13, 2017

If you want a say in how the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is modernizing its regulations, here’s your chance. The 75-day comment period on the Health of Animals Regulations covering humane transport ends February 15. The discussion paper and online survey on proposals for “a new approach for truthful and not-misleading food labelling” is open […] Read more

History, Our History

History: Association’s 54th Convention Historic

Reprinted from the March 1950 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff August 11, 2016

Association’s 54th Convention Historic By Lorne Stout, Calgary, Alta. ‘Giving a display of independence and individuality for which they have long been noted, members of the Western Stock Growers’ Association, pioneer agricultural organization in Western Canada, voted all but unanimously at their 54th annual convention in Calgary against government intervention in their business. The ranchers […] Read more

Saskatchewan crop conditions vary, but good to fair overall

Greater feed efficiency in calves possible through controlled creep feeding

Advance payment changes called for

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Saskatchewan crop conditions vary, but good to fair overall

Greater feed efficiency in calves possible through controlled creep feeding

Advance payment changes called for

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Share concerns, build relationships with MPs, lobbyist says

Kuwait to rebuild Beirut port grain silo after blast

Agricultural Youth Council members introduced

Ahead of any emergency, plan for the worst

Is China buying U.S. soy? Washington shutdown keeps traders guessing

Two economies, two theories

CFIA wants producer feedback

History: Association’s 54th Convention Historic

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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