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Uncertainties and potential worries loom large as the 2015 calf crop's fall run begins.

Editorial: August anxieties

There are a lot of balls in the air as we start another fall run

By Gren Winslow August 20, 2015

If you only look at prices charts it’s a great time to be in the cattle business. It’s only when you start looking longer-term that you see plenty of reasons to be anxious for the beef industry this August. As of this issue going to press Canada is in what appears to be the final […] Read more

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Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. House committee approves block on mandatory GMO labels

By Carey Gillam July 14, 2015

Reuters — U.S. food companies and other opponents of genetically modified food labeling notched a key victory on Tuesday as the House of Representatives’ agriculture committee approved a measure banning mandatory labeling as well as local efforts to regulate genetically engineered crops. The move demonstrates fresh momentum for those seeking to block mandated labeling of […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Quest for fast-track trade bill defeated for now in U.S. House

By Krista Hughes, Richard Cowan June 12, 2015

Washington | Reuters –– The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday delivered a blow to President Barack Obama’s signature goal of strengthening ties with Asia but could try again as soon as Tuesday to reverse defeat of a measure central to a Pacific Rim trade pact. In a dramatic vote, Obama’s own Democrats, as well […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. House of Representatives votes to scrap COOL

By Krista Hughes June 10, 2015

Washington | Reuters — The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday evening voted to repeal meat labeling laws, which were widely backed by U.S. consumer groups, as Canada and Mexico threaten US$3 billion in trade sanctions. The House voted 300-131 to repeal country-of-origin labeling (COOL) rules on beef, pork and poultry, after the World Trade […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Fast-track trade legislation passes U.S. Senate hurdle

By Richard Cowan May 21, 2015

Washington | Reuters — U.S. President Barack Obama’s signature Asian trade push cleared another hurdle in the U.S. Senate on Thursday after a knife-edge vote moved the White House closer to gaining the power to speed trade deals through Congress. Senators voted 62-38 to give Obama a major victory and set up a speedy decision […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters, Sheep/Goats

U.S. bill to repeal COOL advances

By Reuters, GFM Network News May 20, 2015

Washington | Reuters — U.S. legislation to repeal country-of-origin meat labelling (COOL) laws, which the World Trade Organization found discriminate against Mexico and Canada, passed a congressional committee on Wednesday and moved one step closer to becoming law. The House of Representatives’ agriculture committee approved the bill on a vote of 38-6, clearing the way […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. lawmaker sees early June vote to repeal COOL

By Reuters May 19, 2015

Washington | Reuters –– U.S. House of Representatives agriculture committee chairman Mike Conaway said on Tuesday he expects an early June vote on legislation to repeal U.S. meat labeling laws, to avoid costly retaliation from Canada and Mexico. Canada and Mexico began preparing retaliatory steps against U.S. goods on Monday, after a World Trade Organization […] Read more

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Precision ag, right to repair policies priority for Association of Equipment Manufacturers

Saskatchewan harvest lags behind

More canola, a bit less wheat in 2025/26 says StatCan

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Editorial: August anxieties

U.S. House committee approves block on mandatory GMO labels

Quest for fast-track trade bill defeated for now in U.S. House

U.S. House of Representatives votes to scrap COOL

Fast-track trade legislation passes U.S. Senate hurdle

U.S. bill to repeal COOL advances

U.S. lawmaker sees early June vote to repeal COOL

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