U.S. poultry producers say they face prolonged economic pain from avian flu despite going months without infections in flocks as China and some smaller importers fail to lift trade bans […] Read more
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U.S. poultry bans continue over avian flu concerns
Importers keep their restrictions on shipments in place even as avian flu cases subside
Beef sector demands tougher stance on trade
The beef trade deficit with Europe reached $92 million in 2022, but trade flows have changed in 2023
Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) has adopted a different tone and approach to trade. It’s going to defend Canada’s beef industry and food production system to the […] Read more
Large acreage means bigger-than-average Ontario wheat crop
Lack of local demand keeps Ontario corn bids low despite broader market jump
The corn and soybean futures markets have incorporated a risk premium due to the uncertainty in production. Trades are comparing this year to 1998 when there was a widespread North […] Read more
Exporters want action on non-tariff barriers
Canadian agricultural exports are not benefitting from trade agreements, say traders
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian agricultural representatives have urged government to work with trade partners to eliminate non-tariff trade barriers. These barriers are stifling Canadian exports even where trade agreements have […] Read more
Editorial: Proposition 12 could bring trouble for livestock trade
A victory was achieved May 11 by animal rights groups when the U.S. Supreme Court upheld California’s Proposition 12, an item on the state’s 2018 election ballot. Also known as […] Read more
Editorial: A big carrot in one hand, nothing in the other
It’s rarely a great idea to compare yourself to someone else. You can end up dissatisfied with something about yourself or about what they have and you don’t. Psychologists have […] Read more
China makes effort to reduce soybean imports
Imports expected to fall to 87 million tonnes in 2025 from 94 to 95 million in 2022, profoundly affecting global trade
Glacier FarmMedia – China’s soybean imports have likely peaked, which has “profound” implications for oilseed and grain markets, according to a global food and agriculture bank. The Chinese government has […] Read more
Comment: Canada needs to push back against U.K. trade behaviour
The U.K. government hopes to use CPTPP as part of its post-EU plan, but it’s not a good deal for Canadian pork producers
Glacier FarmMedia – Sadly but predictably, the United Kingdom’s probable entry in the Asia Pacific trade deal might give it room to continue to defame Canadian meat. Since joining the […] Read more
Russia’s Black Sea demands cause jumpy wheat market
An opportunity may arise for new-crop wheat sales, depending on future of shipping agreement
From March 15 through April 15, southern Ontario received above normal precipitation with some areas receiving as much as 100 to 125 millimetres of rain. Temperatures were two to three […] Read more
New sustainable soybean program launched
Voluntary program aims to drive new market opportunities for growers and value chain
A new national and voluntary sustainability program has been launched to ensure Canadian soybean growers, grain handlers and exporters have continued access to premium markets. The Sustainable Canadian Soy program […] Read more
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