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Oil vs Corn: U.S. lawmakers set hearing on fractious biofuels policy

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The U.S. oil and corn industries will continue a long-running public battle over America’s biofuels policy on Tuesday during a Congressional hearing about the Trump administration’s use of “secret waivers” for refineries. The hearing set by the Energy and Commerce Committee will air out the grievances of two key political constituencies heading into next year’s […] Read more
Excessive amounts of fall moisture in the form of rain and snow has practically ensured that grain drying will be necessary for any remaining crops to be harvested. Photo: File
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Carbon costs affecting grain drying for Prairie farmers

Opponents say the rebates won't fully cover the additional costs farmers must pay

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Glacier FarmMedia – Farmers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta struggling to get their crops harvested will also be paying higher costs for drying thanks to the federal carbon levy. While the federal carbon price offers relief for gasoline and light fuel oil costs used in tractors and trucks, there is no exemption for grain drying […] Read more
Canadian International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr speaks at the first China-Canada economic and financial strategy dialogue in Beijing on Nov. 12, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Jason Lee/Pool
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Key federal minister in Canada/China dispute fighting cancer

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Just days after two senior cabinet ministers from the Prairies were defeated in Monday’s federal election, the Liberal government is now facing the possibility of a third stepping away from cabinet. International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr from Manitoba announced on Friday that he has been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer known as […] Read more
Recommendations for the federal government to help grow the Canadian beef industry comes down to six factors.
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CCA Reports: Outlining recommendations for the new federal government

From the October 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Shortly after this column is published, we may have a new federal government. In our role representing Canadian beef farmers and ranchers from coast to coast, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) looks forward to working with not only the leading party, but all parties, to advance the profitability and sustainability goals of our industry. Contributing […] Read more
Comment/Columns, Free Market Reflections

Palace intrigue affects pigs and cows

Free Market Reflections with Steve Dittmer

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It would seem a long way from the ancient halls of China’s government in Beijing to hog producers or ranchers and feeders in Canada. But such are the vagaries of global trade. I thought the U.S. trade situation was leaning towards the crazy. Now Canada has almost inadvertently become embroiled in something akin to a James […] Read more
The Canadian Cattlemen's Association elected a new leadership team during its recent AGM in Ottawa, Ont.
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CCA Report: CCA releases priorities document ahead of federal election

From the August 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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It’s been a busy few months for the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA). Since my last column, CCA has released its priorities document with information for all candidates running for Parliament in the 43rd general election in October. Available on cattle.ca, the document outlines CCA’s recommendations to further position the beef industry as a key sector […] Read more
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Comment/Columns, Free Market Reflections

U.S. on the cusp of a China trade deal

Free Market Reflections with Steve Dittmer

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Despite not meeting the end of March deadline originally set in the President Xi Jinping-President Trump meeting, the trade negotiations between China and the U.S. moved along at a relatively rapid clip in March and April. The revised goal was to have an agreement ready for the leaders to sign by late April-early May. Rather […] Read more

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