Ottawa | Reuters — Canada will continue to defend its system of tariffs and quotas that protect dairy farmers, a senior official said on Monday, in comments that could worry […] Read more
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Canada says will defend dairy protection at TPP talks
H5N8 avian flu found in Indiana
Reuters — A strain of avian flu that until now had been found only in the western U.S. has cropped up in Indiana, bringing the total number of states affected […] Read more
Feed barley feeling ‘downward sag,’ trader says
CNS Canada — Feedlot demand for cash barley is weakening slightly as cattle producers prepare to turn animals loose on pastures, but prices are still hanging in there, according to […] Read more
Cash wheat market up slightly with U.S. futures
CNS Canada — Cash bids for Prairie wheat were steady to slightly higher during the week ended Friday, finding support from strength in U.S. wheat futures markets. Average Canada Western […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on planting pace
Washington | Reuters — U.S. corn and soybean futures fell on Monday, pressured by expectations that a government report will show the pace of planting of both commodities was well […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME live cattle gain fades as funds roll positions
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed lower on Monday, paring early advances, after funds sold or rolled their June positions and bought deferred months, traders […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder cattle market reflects diverse tone
Western Canadian feeder cattle traded from $4 lower to $3 higher over the past week. Feeders coming on the market at this time of year have various quality features which […] Read more
Wheats in CWRS, CPSR classes up for review
Owners of Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat varieties have until month’s end to decide whether to put their products through more trials, or […] Read more
U.S. seen approving Brazil fresh beef imports
Sao Paulo | Reuters –– Brazil’s agriculture ministry said on Friday the U.S. is likely to approve imports of Brazilian fresh beef this year, after President Dilma Rousseff visits Washington […] Read more
Higher U.S. beef prices ahead as grills fire up, imports cool down
Chicago/Wellington | Reuters –– Record-high U.S. beef prices will likely climb even higher this summer just as Australia and New Zealand imports dwindle under an extended drought in those countries […] Read more
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