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ICE Weekly: Canola market suddenly in a very bad position

China caused a great deal of turmoil in the canola market on Sept. 3, leading prices to tumble on the Intercontinental Exchange. To senior market analyst Mike Jubinville of MarketsFarm, China dramatically changed canola’s outlook in fell swoop. The Chinese government announced that it was launching an investigation into alleged canola dumping by Canada. This […] Read more

U.S. President Joe Biden, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, France’s President Emmanuel Macron, Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stand together on the first day of the G7 summit, in Savelletri, Italy, June 13, 2024. Photo: Reuters/Yara Nardi/File Photo

G7 leaders launch initiative for global food security

Bari, Italy | Reuters – Group of Seven leaders have pledged to step up efforts against global malnutrition, according to a draft statement on Friday that noted Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had “aggravated” the world’s food problems. The G7 Apulia Food Systems Initiative (AFSI) – named after the Southern Italian region hosting the leaders’ summit – will […] Read more


With the higher taxes leading to increased costs for transferring a farm to the next generation, “this puts the family farm at risk,” says the Executive Director of Grain Growers of Canada.  Photo: MJ_Prototype/iStock/Getty Images

Family farms at risk from higher capital gains rates: GGC

[UPDATED: June 11, 2024] Glacier FarmMedia – Looming changes to Canada’s capital gains inclusion rates will increase average taxes by 30 per cent on the country’s family-run grain farms, putting their futures at risk, according to research conducted by the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC). “Our research shows that an average grain farm in Canada, […] Read more



CCA gears up for trade, animal health and BRM issues

CCA gears up for trade, animal health and BRM issues

From the April 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

February and March have been very busy with provincial AGMs in Brandon, Toronto and Calgary. Saskatchewan got ahead of the rush and held its meeting in January. Our team enjoyed meeting producers in their respective provinces and discussing topics that are specific to their regions. We also had the board and staff attend the Canadian […] Read more

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

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

From the August 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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


Federal, provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture at their annual conference in Fredericton, New Brunswick in July 2023.
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Federal and provincial ag ministers meet in Fredericton

Environmental issues remain a hot topic for provincial agriculture ministers. That and sustainable agriculture dominated discussions during the recent federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) agriculture ministers meeting in Fredericton, N.B. The annual conference was held from July 19-21. The focus on sustainable agriculture tracks, as this is the first time the ministers have met since […] Read more

In Saudi Arabia, Canadian beef is most often found in the foodservice sector, such as fine dining establishments and hotels.

CCA reports: Bill C-282, ‘Product of USA’ labels and trade talks with U.K.

From the April 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Cattle Association’s (CCA) 90th anniversary celebrations have provided us with an opportunity to reflect on our organization’s rich history — the growth of our industry, how our industry has worked together to overcome challenges and investments made to help ensure a sustainable future for our next generation. Many of our recent successes are […] Read more