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Canadian chickpea exports in April were down from the previous month. Photo: File
Markets, Pulses

Pulse weekly: Canadian pulse exports slowing

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Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian pulse exports are showing signs of slowing down entering the final months of the 2023/24 marketing year, as end users turn their attention to the looming availability of new crop supplies. Canada has exported 1.286 million tonnes of lentils during the crop year-to-date, running about 25 per cent behind the pace […] Read more
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U.S. shuns free trade agreements

Senators rake the U.S. Trade Representative over the coals for the Biden administration’s trade policy agenda

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Virginia Houston, director of government affairs with the American Soybean Association, says president Joe Biden’s administration feels FTAs pit U.S. domestic industries against one another.

Market Intelligence Update from Canada Beef: Canada imports less beef to Hong Kong, U.S. sees uptick
Beef Cattle, Global markets, Markets

Market Intelligence Update from Canada Beef: Canada imports less beef to Hong Kong, U.S. sees uptick

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In September, Hong Kong imported a total of 218,822 tonnes of beef, reflecting a three per cent year-over-year decrease. Australian beef experienced the most significant decline at 17 per cent, followed by Canadian beef at 12 per cent. In contrast, the U.S. beef saw a notable increase of 21 per cent. When comparing overall consumer […] Read more
Market Intelligence Update from Canada Beef: U.S. imports of Canadian beef see continued growth
Beef Cattle, Global markets, Markets

Market Intelligence Update from Canada Beef: U.S. imports of Canadian beef see continued growth

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Sales of Canadian beef In August, U.S. imports of Canadian beef moved higher for the second consecutive month. August beef imports totalled 85.4 million pounds (38,755 tonnes) carcass weight, four per cent higher than August 2022 and three per cent higher than the five-year average for August. August is typically the peak month for Canadian […] Read more
CCA reports: Trade, support programs and processing regs fill fall agenda
CCA reports, News

CCA reports: Trade, support programs and processing regs fill fall agenda

From the October 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The arrival of fall always brings a flurry of activity at the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and renewed energy to advance the key priorities of cattle producers. This year is no different and we have important work that needs to continue on many important policy fronts.  With the return of Parliament in mid-September, our tradition […] Read more
CCA reports: Supply management bill, cultivated protein, traceability regs all on CCA’s plate
CCA reports, News

CCA reports: Supply management bill, cultivated protein, traceability regs all on CCA’s plate

From the August 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The effect of extreme weather remains the focus of many conversations among cattle producers across Canada. Dry conditions, heat and too much rain in my home region are making for another challenging year, coupled with rising input costs due to inflation. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is monitoring the situation at the local level through […] Read more
There are complaints that the agreement as it’s currently written is not reciprocal and it allows the U.K. full access to Canada’s markets.
Livestock, News

Red meat sector urges Ottawa to reject U.K. CPTPP membership

The Canadian Meat Council, Canadian Cattle Association and Canadian Pork Council say they foresee many of the same regulatory headaches as they suffered with CETA

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Glacier FarmMedia – Canada’s red meat sector is urging Parliament to reject the U.K.’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. “Fair and open market access has allowed both the beef and pork industries to thrive, so our opposition is not something we have entered into lightly or without consideration,” said Chris […] Read more
‘Feedlots are back in the black on cash sales for the first time in a long time.’ – Nathan Phinney
CCA reports, News

CCA reports: CCA undertakes trade mission to Japan, advocates for free trade

From the June 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Optimism is the key motivation that keeps many of us going through the tough times. It’s human nature to focus our thoughts on the challenges and adversity that face beef producers across the country — whether it is extreme weather, trade irritants affecting our ability to export our product to global markets or hearing about […] Read more
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CCA reports, News

CCA reports: CCA keeps trade on the front burner

From the May 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Spring is finally here and the busy season on our farms and ranches is upon us — whether it’s calving or getting crops into the ground. There’s something about spring that brings a sense of optimism and the feeling of a fresh start. While you are busy tending to spring preparations, the board and staff […] Read more

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